YoshiDavid
New Member
Hey guys, I have used the forum very sparingly (forgive me if i'm posting incorrectly). I reached out once before about my red foot's inappropriate enclosure about a year ago. On all of your advice I now have a custom (treated and sealed) 8 by 4 by 3ft wooden indoor enclosure. The builder oriented it in a way that has 3 arcadia ceramic lamp holder bracket pros internally mounted in the shape of a triangle and a 4ft uvb tube light running diagonally through the middle of them. My issue is trying to get the heating right (i'm a little paranoid because in my original setup I had a desiccating light that was harming her). My plan was to have some combination of CHE's and deep heat projectors because the actual light levels are low and the UVB could provide any light needed. The builder suggested to go with one 80W DHP and two 100W halogen bulbs. The halogens are what worry mean as Ive been told they are quality lights but insanely powerful. There is currently 32 inches distance between the light and the substrate. Additionally, he is bringing me a custom hide (height unknown), with a "basking area" on the top and suggested it go directly beneath the lights. If shes in her hide this doesnt seem like a horrible idea but if she were to go ontop im guessing there will be a pretty short distance between her and the lights. His logic was that she could move away from it when she desires; which is true enough but ive got some reservations. Can anyone suggest an alternative to 100W halogens or advise whether they would be suitable? I'm already sold on the DHP because I trust arcadia and John Courtney Smith's explanation on why its superior to commonly used reptile lights. I hope this wasnt too unfocused and i apologize for the ramble. I just really want my girl to have the best life possible, she has suffered enough at the hands of the previous owner and, regrettably and uniwttingly, even at my own. If pictures or further descriptions are needed then dont hesitate to ask. Thank you in advance.