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mossy89
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Posted - 30/12/2009 :  23:08:42  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
what do you guys use for lighting the viv during the day i have a heat mat and the viv wont get much sunlight so i'd like a dim light in it

Blackecho
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Posted - 30/12/2009 :  23:13:21  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
You could use an energy saving bulb.


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mossy89
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Posted - 30/12/2009 :  23:22:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ah yeah thats not a bad idea . i did think about using a 8" strip light that i have from a old fish tank but thought it might get too hot?
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Gingerpony
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Posted - 31/12/2009 :  12:45:25  Show Profile  Click to see Gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
its not the heat that would be the problem with a strip light its the flickering.......best avoided.

an energy saving bulb (still guarded) is the best option really
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