I really need help please!

Tom

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Ok thanks so much for the info! I got the 80 watt radiant heat panels. I had to mount them to the back butted up to the ceiling. I couldnt get them on ceiling with other lights.i put the on a thermostat to 80. Still comfused on basking area. It came pre made with a socket. Im using a 100 watt clear light. Do i still need that? Is the radiant panel ok mounted to top back?

Yes. You still need a basking area under a regular "white" daylight incandescent bulb. The RHPs should be fine mounted in the back of the top, and those will keep ambient above 80, but your tortoise still needs that basking area of 95-100 so that it can get warmer than the background temp of 80.
 
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