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Lighting Questions

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I had a question concerning whether buying an incandescent light from a hardware store or an actual reptile version matters. I have a 40 gallon tank that is 18.5 inches from top to bottom. I was hoping someone would have a suggestion on what type of watts/bulb it would take to get a basketing rock 8-10 inches from the ceiling up to 105 degrees.

I have a flukers light fixture now and I'm looking to increase the output before introducing a dragon.
 
Well, assuming you have UV taken care of (you do, right?), then there's no reason not to just use any regular old bulb. If your lizard's UV requirements are taken care of, then all you need an incandescent for is just light and heat, which any bulb can produce.

However, just to be sure, you *need* UV. Flourescent fixtures are pretty good, though.
 
You should get either a Zoo Med Reptisun or Iguana Light. So you dont have to have separate bulbs. They emit UVB as well as UVA as well thanks to their special quartz glass stuff they are made from. Position it about 12 inches from your lizards though. And replace it every 2 years. They aren't too pricey I dont think, well as far as UV lights go.
 
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