flexarium + basking spotlight positioning...

[jchuseth]

hi i curious is it safe to put a 100watt lamp ontop of a flexarium? is 100watt too much or should opt for a 60watt??

 

[Kevin1873]

This one of the recommendations I found on adequate lighting distant from cages, it works well for me.

40 Watt Basking Bulb
Distance From Bulb
6" = 110°
12" = 95°
18" = 80°

60 Watt Basking Bulb
Distance From Bulb
6" = 120°
12" = 101°
18" = 89°

75 Watt Daylight Bulb
Distance From Bulb
6" = Not Recommended
12" = 115°
18" = 95°

100 Watt Daylight Bulb
Distance From Bulb
6" = Not Recommended
12" = Not Recommended
18" = 106°

150 Watt Daylight Bulb
Distance From Bulb
6" = Not Recommended
12" = Not Recommended
18" = 120°

 

[m1ndless]

I think he was asking if it would burn the material, but I may be wrong?

Plus, those calculations are all wrong, I use a 65W at 4 inches and the temp is only 82-85.

 

[nightcrawler]

thos are basking bulbs and i believe that is says that on the box.
if you use a regular house bulb i think you will be ok if you just put it on top.
i would watch it for a while just to be sure.
if you basking temp gets to hot then you can raise it up a little bit,
or if your stuff melts then you can also raise it up.

trial and error really.

 

[Kevin1873]

That's correct, those are basking bulb distances, regular house bulbs will have to be placed much closer of course. I have a 60 watt that sits on my felxarium all day long with no melting or fire. not to say that it's 100% safe though, I keep it raised a couple inches off the material just to be sure. 100 watt right on top of the cage will cook ur Cham if he's right under it.