Lighting for Russian Hatchling?

Status
Not open for further replies.

MonaSydly

New Member
5 Year Member
Joined
Sep 11, 2012
Messages
27
So I think I am set on the Russian Hatchling, and wanted to know what suggestions people had for lighting.
I think I would most likely be able to get the Zoo Med Retisun 10.0 High Output UVB Flourescent Bulb, but there is two options for wattage, 18 and 15. I was curious to know which would work better, both have EXCEPTIONAL reviews on amazon.

For a basking bulb, I'm kind of lost since there are so many choices. I was looking at the ZooMed Repticare Ceramic Infarad heat emitter 150 watts. Is this an okay wattage or is it too high?

Any suggestions for domes and such would also be great!

I also wanted to add that I would like a bulb that lasts a while, but isnt that what everyone wants haha?

Thank you for any input!
 

GBtortoises

Well-Known Member
10 Year Member!
Joined
Feb 27, 2009
Messages
3,617
Location (City and/or State)
The Catskill Mountains of New York State
A standard (not soft white) household incandescent for basking heat and localized light. Usually a 40 or 60 watt will be enough to produce a basking temperature of 90-100 degrees if mounted 8-12" away from the surface. A tube style fluorescent for UVB and overall enclosure lighting. A 10.0 really isn't necessary. A 5.0 would be sufficient.
 

MonaSydly

New Member
5 Year Member
Joined
Sep 11, 2012
Messages
27
GBtortoises said:
A standard (not soft white) household incandescent for basking heat and localized light. Usually a 40 or 60 watt will be enough to produce a basking temperature of 90-100 degrees if mounted 8-12" away from the surface. A tube style fluorescent for UVB and overall enclosure lighting. A 10.0 really isn't necessary. A 5.0 would be sufficient.

Thanks for the answers! :)
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top