160W bulb to much for a 4 foot enclosure?

[PumpkinPie]

I was just wondering if a 160W bulb will be too hot for a 4 foot by 2 foot table? I have a 160W bulb at the moment (which has blown now) but I got it from someone else who used a larger enclosure than me.

I saw an Exo Terra 125W bulb that I thought might be more suitable.

Thanks!

[yuna1971]

In my opinion, yes. I think more go for a 120w Mega Ray or the like, or a 125w Solar Glo. In my opinion, for a smallish table, 160w- is too intense a heat for torty to escape from and for you to maintain a good hot/cool gradient. See what others think.. xx Good Luck PS - yes, that 125w Exo Terra ones would be better suited I think.

[SeeShell]

I think it is - but you can always measure the basking temp to check. The 125W sounds like a better option.
SS

[eliza]

Ive got a 125w solar glo in a 4ft x 2ft in 1 enclosure and a 120w mega ray in a 5ft x 3ft enclosure and temps frm about 29-35 degrees. So probably the 125w would be best.

[Bindi]

Agree withe the others, I think a 160w would be too much and you'd struggle to get a cooler end

[samstar]

yes it is, 120 watts perfect

[Alan1]

Yes 125w be okay but they are not all the same, the 160w Arcadia I have is designed to run at a lower heat

[zenhypnotic]

The 125 watt ones blow quickly, there is no soft start. If you don't mind changing them no problem. Otherwise elevate the 160 watt lamp higher and focus it with a narrow beam reflector. I use the 160 lamps and have them suspended 40 cm high to get 26-28 degrees & a little lower for mediteranian species. J

[Alan1]

I have a 125w solar glo still going after 19 months though it hasn't been in constant use for that period. The UVB is all but worthless on it now though

[PumpkinPie]

Thanks guys.