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james200789
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Posted - 04/02/2010 :  22:11:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i am using a 40w normal spot and a 60w normal spot in both my tanks what wattage would be the equivalent in Infra red bulbs or nocturnal bulbs??

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sexychef
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Posted - 04/02/2010 :  22:41:29  Show Profile  Click to see sexychef's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
depends on what size viv it is in. and aslong as its stated it can be a high wattage as the stat will control it.


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Blackecho
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Posted - 05/02/2010 :  06:58:44  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
I use 75W IR bulbs in my 3' vivs.


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reptilekeeper1992
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Posted - 05/02/2010 :  10:35:30  Show Profile  Click to see reptilekeeper1992's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
i have a 150W IR in my 4ft x 2ft x 2ft vivarium
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Gingerpony
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Posted - 05/02/2010 :  11:50:13  Show Profile  Click to see Gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
obviously a higher wattage bulb won't have to work as hard as a lower wattage one to maintain a set temperature (if thermostatically controlled of course)
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james200789
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Posted - 07/02/2010 :  23:53:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
cool thanks for the info guys, i am an IR virgin and have never used em before so just wanted to know a bit about them so i dont cook my little guys

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Blackecho
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Posted - 08/02/2010 :  06:28:32  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
As long as you have a Dimming Stat you'll be fine.


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