kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index

  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research  
click here for Rodent Pro
Mice, Rats, Rabbits, Chicks, Quail
Available Now at RodentPro.com!
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Frog . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday! . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - May 17, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - May 18, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  San Diego Herp Society Meeting - May 20, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - May 23, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - May 24, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - May 24, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Tucson Herpetological Society Meeting - May 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Greater Cincinnati Herp Society Meeting - June 04, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - June 05, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - June 07, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . 

power compacts


[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Arrowfrog Forum ]

Posted by Mark W. on May 10, 2003 at 20:46:22:

In Reply to: power compacts posted by thefiradragon on May 10, 2003 at 18:54:10:

:hello
:im settingup a 29 gallon viv, and iwas wondering how many watts should i go with a power compact light, i know they can get hot ( i have a salty tank and got burned by it) but they give off bright light which i know is good for some plants and moss. i dont want to over heat the tank but i want to keep my plants healty aslong with the frogs

:thanx
:ashley

Ashley,
I working on a 29g viv for some bicolors too. I went with a 55 watt kit from AH supply but haven't made the hood yet.I have a 36watt cf light on my kahlua and creams tank and it seems to work great.So, I guess it's up to you............Mark W.




Follow Ups:




[ Follow Ups ] [ The Arrowfrog Forum ]