New frog video - lighting change

[skippy]

Thanks for the advice. Made the first of a few changes to come..

Check it out:

[skippy]

Do you guys approve of this lighting choice?

[GrifTheGreat]

Do you guys approve of this lighting choice?

That will work. Normally you only want to use a 50 watt, but being in a tank that large a 60 should be fine. Infrared will actually dry a little more of the substrate. Should be fine, but for this reason I always recommend a lamp with a dimmer swiitch. The UVA is not necessary for your Albino.

Don't forget to get a natural background on the back and sides of the tank for added security.

[skippy]

That will work. Normally you only want to use a 50 watt, but being in a tank that large a 60 should be fine. Infrared will actually dry a little more of the substrate. Should be fine, but for this reason I always recommend a lamp with a dimmer swiitch. The UVA is not necessary for your Albino.

Don't forget to get a natural background on the back and sides of the tank for added security.

I will, and thanks for your help!

[skippy]

That will work. Normally you only want to use a 50 watt, but being in a tank that large a 60 should be fine. Infrared will actually dry a little more of the substrate. Should be fine, but for this reason I always recommend a lamp with a dimmer swiitch. The UVA is not necessary for your Albino.

Don't forget to get a natural background on the back and sides of the tank for added security.

But one thing. Its not Infrared, its just red colored glass incandescent. Or maybe that's the same thing?

[GrifTheGreat]

But one thing. Its not Infrared, its just red colored glass incandescent. Or maybe that's the same thing?

Post a pic of the box it came in.

[skippy]

Post a pic of the box it came in.

Its this one:

Nightlight Red Reptile Bulb

I realized they have an infrared one too. Its just simply shaped in a way to give off more heat like their basking light. This one is a little weaker, which is what I need. Know what I mean?

[GrifTheGreat]

Its this one:

Nightlight Red Reptile Bulb

I realized they have an infrared one too. Its just simply shaped in a way to give off more heat like their basking light. This one is a little weaker, which is what I need. Know what I mean?

That explains it. Yeah thats just a low power red bulb. Infrared put off more heat.

[Pezoneden]

the picture u posted says 25w but u say the one u got is 60w?? and a question for griff would this light be ideal Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp

[skippy]

the picture u posted says 25w but u say the one u got is 60w?? and a question for griff would this light be ideal Nocturnal Infrared Heat Lamp

If you look at the bottom of that page you will see various wattage options, including my 60 watt.

[Pezoneden]

ah ic im thinking of getting the 50 watt one is there any moajor difference between the 2?

[skippy]

ah ic im thinking of getting the 50 watt one is there any moajor difference between the 2?

More intense heating capability with the infrared one I believe. Its a modified basking light with red glass, vs. the one I got which is a normal bulb design.

[GrifTheGreat]

Both are fine, but I prefer the infrared basking bulbs because they are capable of producing more heat without being used at full power. Combined with a lamp that has a dimmer switch you could adjust the amout of heat and light more accurately and with less intensity.

Just so everyone knows these frogs can see red light, but it doesn't affect their day/night cycle.

[Pezoneden]

ok so ima get the 50w infrared with the flukers lamp with dimmer switch that should be good no?

[GrifTheGreat]

ok so ima get the 50w infrared with the flukers lamp with dimmer switch that should be good no?

Should be fine. Pleases note that when using heat lights humidity will drop and you will need to mist more often.

[Pezoneden]

ya i might get a fogger if it gets to hard to maintain thanks GRIFF =)

[GrifTheGreat]

ya i might get a fogger if it gets to hard to maintain thanks GRIFF =)

A fogger hooked up to a Hygrotherm is one of the best ways to maintain humidity.

[Lija]

A fogger hooked up to a Hygrotherm is one of the best ways to maintain humidity.

and temps too

[GrifTheGreat]

and temps too

Correct, but I don't use the Hygrotherm for temperature control. I have my lights on a timer for 12 hour cycle and the UTH is a constant. If it becomes to warm I just unplug the UTH or will occationally hook it up to the Hygrotherm.