bulb wattage

Hi Im setting up my beardies new viv which is 4ftx2ftx2ft and im unsure of the heating. So Ive been told to use a 150watt bulb and basking spot about a foot away from bulb...seems a little hot to me! i currently use a 60watt bulb (3ftx1ftx1ft viv) and easily reaches 105-110F about 6 inches from...

What wattage basking bulb should I use? It is interesting to understand that a 100 watt bulb which is dimmed to 40 watts is actually less bright than a 60 watt bulb dimmed to 40 watts. i just see that is that true?^

Hi, I have just got my newest pet, a flame crested gecko one month old, after looking after a friends for several weeks. I have a basic set up for now until i'm sure all is ok with him/her (oakley). Oakley is in an octagon tank, with a mesh covering, with bamboo, vines and silk plants to climb...