Slate Basking Rock

Trek · Member Joined: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 54

Does anyone here have any experience with a slate rock under a basking light that can give me some info? Does it get too hot? Not enough? Any info would be appreciated.
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jose2187 · Honored Member Joined: Mar 08, 2008 Posts: 261

slate rock is great , like any other rock you need to monitor temps and find out how many inches away from the bulb will produce certain temps on the surface. Then adjust acording to your target temp, I use bricks they retain heat and help with shedding too

meanah · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 9:34 am Post subject:

i have a 18"x18"x3/8" piece of slate that is 18 in from the lights and it works perfectly stays warm but not too hot they love it. id agree its all about the distance and lights
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Bill_S · Member Joined: Dec 10, 2004 Posts: 54

I have an 18 x 18 x 1-inch slab under a 150-watt radiant heat panel. Works great.

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