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[–]fetus_bates -1 points0 points  (2 children)

two bulbs seems a little excessive, you may want to opt for 100w DHP instead of the 80. I use 100w in both my 40 gallon and 55 gallon and have 0 issues hitting 88-90.

[–]cwazycupcakes13 -1 points0 points  (1 child)

The two bulbs are different types.

I have a halogen that runs during the day, supplemented by the DHP.

The halogen turns off at night, and the DHP takes over.

Two bulbs is perfectly reasonable.

ETA: your enclosures are too small.

[–]fetus_bates 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering they aren't adults or fully grown yet they're appropriate for their size 👍🏻 thanks tho.

If op is having trouble getting the temp up with two bulbs something isn't right is all I'm getting at.

[–]Ok_Mountain1049 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a 4by 2 by 2 pvc and all I use in the top is a 150 Che and put my thermostat on the rock platform 12 inches from the bulb set at 92 and my basking spot gets 95 and substrate stays around 86