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I like to get some lighting ideas from everyone. I'm In the middle of a new enclosure for my sulcata and would like to make it nice and bright. I will be using two Mvb's and three CHE's what other plan lighting would be best??

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How big is the enclosure? Three mvb may be too many. They don't give of the best of light, except right under them. A regular fluorescent from a Home Depot or hardware store will give probably the most light. You can buy one that will go the whole length of the enclosure.
 

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In my opinion, one MVB is enough. If you want more light, just add some regular 100 watt incandescent bulbs. If you want more light without adding heat, put up some fluorescent tubes.
 

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Yvonne G said:
In my opinion, one MVB is enough. If you want more light, just add some regular 100 watt incandescent bulbs. If you want more light without adding heat, put up some fluorescent tubes.

I agree. :)


I use flood bulbs to direct the light more where I want it. I use 48" tubes to light up my 4x8' enclosures, in addition to the basking lamps.
 
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