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Old 24-01-2010, 02:25 PM   #1
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Default Lighting/heating for Hermanns

I'm planning a new set up for my 4 y/o hermanns tortoise and I'm getting a bit confused, so any help would be greatly appreciated!

I planned to get an exo terra ceramic heater with wire clamp lamp, combined with a good UVb light. I would keep the ceramic heater on at all times (necessary due to being in a cooler part of house) and I already have the clips/unit for a UV strip, so that's not a problem.

But which would be best?

1. Ceramic heater and UV strip (which brands and wattage are best? Some places say no more than 5%, others say 10 is appropriate?)

2. Ceramic heater and compact UV bulb (is there any difference between compact and strip light?)

3. Ceramic heater and combined bulb - Or is twice the heat a waste?

Also, different sources have different opinions on the ceramic heaters. Some say 60w is enough, but some say 100 is minimum?

I'm just so confused about this whole thing, so thanks for any help!
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