2 fluorescent bulbs?

[boondyke69]

OK, so here's the scoop, It was recommended that I use 2 fluorescent bulbs instead of the one UVB tube & a basking light, (to keep er a bit cooler to prohibit egg laying)
I have a 15" 2 bulb fixture & in it I have the reptiglow 5.0 UVB bulb & a regular
15" fluorescent tube. But this morning it was 74.9 in her usual basking spot. is this too cool? It was about 84 with the regular bulb for basking.
I don't want her to get chilled.


Thanks!

 

[carol5208]

yeah, I would say that is too cool. that is more like a cage ambient temp. BTW, who recommended that???

 

[boondyke69]

It was mentioned in this link:
http://raisingkittytheveiledchameleo...le-veiled.html
but their temperatures were higher, so I am trying to figure out how to do that with one UVB tube & one "regular"
I may have to get a bigger fixture since I onloy seem to be able to find 14W bulbs that are 15" long.

Ahhh the learning experience...lol

 

[jannb]

I'm not sure about the watt but I use the 24 inch ones. I live in South FL and it stays warm here year round. I have a temp gum and this along with the UVB blub keeps my girls between 80 and 82. Being 82 in the late afternoon the hottest part of the day here.