is a zilla 50w day bulb good for a basking bulb

[IFazeWork]

well i got a jackson and a 50 watt zilla day white bulb and was curious if it was ok i want her to be able to digest her food properly

 

[Randi]

You'll need to measure the basking temp to make sure it's suitable ( ~ 82F-84F). For future reference, a regular household bulb works just fine for a basking lamp.

 

[IFazeWork]

You'll need to measure the basking temp to make sure it's suitable ( ~ 82F-84F). For future reference, a regular household bulb works just fine for a basking lamp.

ok thank u just having problems with my cham

 

[VanessaS]

Mine didn't seem to like the household bulbs. As soon as I switched them to the more expensive basking bulbs their colors really started coming out.

 

[Randi]

Mine didn't seem to like the household bulbs. As soon as I switched them to the more expensive basking bulbs their colors really started coming out.

What was the difference in heat output and wattage?

 

[VanessaS]

What was the difference in heat output and wattage?

They were both same wattage. 50 watts

 

[Psychobunny]

Save your $$ for all the feeders you will be buying and use a regular household bulb.
Heat is heat, and your cham is not going to know the difference.
It is a good idea to get a reflective dome type fixture though.