Which bulb for leopard gecko?
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tank? (Assuming I want a temperature gradiant from 84-88o for a leopard
gecko)...Thanks for any suggestions!
Jeff Wagner
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I personally would get the 60 or 75 watt DARK blue heat bulb for that
size tank. Or get a ceramic heat emitter and rig up a dimmer switch to
it so you can dial in the temp you want. Come to think of it if you are
moderatly electrically inclined you can make a dimmer switch controller
and use it on any heat bulb you want. If you had one I would get a 100
watt bulb then turn it down with the dimmer switch to the rigth temp.
Or just get the 60-75 watt bulb in the first place. I would personally
avoid red bulbs with leopard geckos as mine seem to have trouble seeing
with red light in the tank. your milage may vary.
Jeff
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Scott Solar
Under Tank Heater sized for the tank.
Incidentally your dimensions make a 15 gallon tank.
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Snakela...@webtv.net
household incandescent bulbs for days & either red or black incandescent
light bulbs for the night time. I use a 75 watt for days & a 60 watt for
nights on that size leopard gecko vivarium. Of course much depends on
your ambient room temperature. I don't recommend
ceramic heat emitters for such a small tank. They would put out far too
much heat possibly cooking your gecko. Also when attached to a dimmer
switch or rheostat they tend to burn out rather quickly in my
experience. Also ceramic heat emitters are expensive (about $40) when
compared to normal light bulbs at 4/$1.00. Wal-Mart has inexpensive 60
watt black light bulbs that work as well as any product specifically
made for reptiles at about $3-4. I would also
invest in a good thermometer. It's best to set up your vivarium &
measure the temps prior to getting your leopard gecko. Be sure to
provide for a temperature gradient. Good luck with your new pet. Leopard
geckos are simple yet rewarding captives. snake lady
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Sarah Hancock
matter if it's a 75 watt zoo med "specially for reptiles" light, or just any
old 75 Watt light from the drugstore??
Chris McMartin
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Short answer: yes, it does matter. I'll leave the long answer to those who
know more as to the specs of the various light brands.
Chris
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Jeff Wagner
Alternate short answer:
What are you using the light for? Heat? UV? What kind of lizard?
For heat they will work as good
No UVB in walmart bulbs
Jeff
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wattage you choose will depend upon the ambient temp in your house.
I use 9W energy efficient lamp for my leos vivarium (ie very little heat,
only light so humans can see them OK) and use a heatpad under the substrate
(and under the vivarium base) to provide heating.. This is thermostatically
controlled.
TonyM
www.amanton.co.uk
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