12'' away from megaray?

[bsauce23]

Hey guys, im getting my lizard tomorrow and am just making sure my tank is set up correctly. Im getting a 100 watt megaray sb and I have a 40 gallon breeder. It is 36''X18''X16''. I know the megaray should not be within twelve inches of my lizard at his highest point, but my question is: is it 12'' limit only around the space directly around his basking spot where the light is shining? Like can I have a log on the cool side of the tank that will allow him to break that 12'' threshold since the megaray wont be focused on that area?

[Red Ink AUS]

yep, that's fine as long as the basking spot itself is no closer than 12 inches to the MVB.

[crypticdragons]

You do realize that bulb needs a burn in period correct?  By the way you posted it sounds like you havent gotten it yet thats why i asked.

[BoogiesMom]

What do you mean by a "burn in period"

[crypticdragons]

there can and often are drastic changes in temperature with these bulbs the first 24-48 hours.  during this same time uv output spikes and normalizes.  due to these changes it is safest to burn the bulb in away from your animals.

[BoogiesMom]

Good to know as I plan on purchasing one soon.  Thx