I have a 12 by 12 by 18 tank would like to put a light in that will benefit my Green Tree frogs.
What type of bulb and how many watts do what to hurt the little fellers ..
Thanks
Well it depends on if you need heat, and if you have a hood, and if you have live plants. A 2.0 is good to add a couple of degrees, go up to a 5.0 if you need more than 6-8 degrees. If your temps are fine a dome with a grow light at 40 watts (and away from the glass) will do. And you can go up from there, it will add more heat though, go to a 60 watt if you need. Just make sure your dome is rated for that much.
I use a Zoo Med hood which is around 20 bucks for a 12inch version.
A Compact Florescent does not generate much heat like a standard bulb would. This would be good if you don't want to burn off humidity. Follow Gingerlee's reply on temp changes for these bulbs.
I run a 26 and a 14 watt compact florescent pair on my 18x18x18 and the plants are growing nicely. I cover 1/3 the top screen with glass to retain humidity and my day temps hit 78 and then drop to 70 at night.
I mist twice a day to maintain an average humidity at about 60 percent. (initial misting raises it to 80 percent)
Don
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