100 or 160 watt MVB?

[Stitchpunk]

I think I finally tracked down the only reptile MVB available in NZ. It looks like they come in 2 sizes:

http://www.hollywoodfishfarm.co.nz/product/page/reptile-light-tubes/m/1237/start/30

So which size do I get for a Greek tort baby? Or is that dependent on the type of enclosure I have?

 

[dannylozano10]

100w is good and if to hot adjust the height

 

[Jodie]

Depends on the enclosure yes. If you have a closed chamber that is not large, likely need the smaller. They put off a lot of heat.

 

[Tom]

Or is that dependent on the type of enclosure I have?

The type of enclosure, the substrate, the moisture level, the size of the enclosure, the room temperature, etc…

Only your thermometer can answer this question.

 

[Stitchpunk]

Depends on the enclosure yes. If you have a closed chamber that is not large, likely need the smaller. They put off a lot of heat.

Hmmmm. Maybe the higher then. I'm leaning towards an open or semi-open enclosure which is what the breeder favours. Damp climate here and the human houses often have problems with mold. I suspect if I went for a fully enclosed set up it'd get moldy before long too.