Habitat - Indoor :: Recommendations for basking bulb/UVA bulb?

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Post Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:29 pm   Recommendations for basking bulb/UVA bulb?

Recently, one of my basking bulbs in my tank stopped working (I have 2). Originally, I've been using the Exo Terra Sun Glo Basking Bulb which is pretty good.
I have recently switched into a larger aquarium for my turtles (approx. 70 gallons) I have the water level filled about halfway which also means that the distance from the basking area to the bulb is greater.
What is a basking bulb that emits more heat?
Thanks! :D
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Post Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 8:15 pm   Re: Recommendations for basking bulb/UVA bulb?

I use a Mercury Vapor bulb - Zoo Med PowerSun UV Mercury Vapor Lamp 100 Watts. You would not need two bulbs just this one. :)
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 10:34 am   Re: Recommendations for basking bulb/UVA bulb?

Just use a Powersun it's an MVB then you won't need two bulbs. They are very good and last a year. I have the 100 watt I found it online for $40. You can also get 160 watt if that's what's needed for your setup.
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