I only started using the UV bulbs recently. I bought the light stand and 100 watt T-Rex Flood Active UV/Heat from LLLReptiles.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/light-fixtures/-/zoo-med-small-lamp-stand/
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...s/-/t-rex-100-watt-flood-active-uv-heat-bulb/
I have the stand positioned between two enclosures, baby box turtles and baby Manouria tortoise, and it is higher than the 12" recommended, appx. 15"
I would think that the 100 watt would be fine for a Russian.
I like the stand because you are supposed to have the light positioned so it is vertical, not at an angle and you can do that with the stand.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/light-fixtures/-/zoo-med-small-lamp-stand/
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog...s/-/t-rex-100-watt-flood-active-uv-heat-bulb/
I have the stand positioned between two enclosures, baby box turtles and baby Manouria tortoise, and it is higher than the 12" recommended, appx. 15"
I would think that the 100 watt would be fine for a Russian.
I like the stand because you are supposed to have the light positioned so it is vertical, not at an angle and you can do that with the stand.