Ive had my IJ for a month or so and the 50w bulb i was using wasnt doing the job I dont think. My hot side temps were occasionally hitting 88 but usually below 85 and my cool side 73-76. I went with a 75w and its now at 104-106 on a basking limb and cool side never drops below77. IVe done some looking around and ive hit a few research sites that say thats fine.

Before the change he was always on the cold side hiding. Now that i put the new light in he is on the hot side under some leaves sucking up the rays. But if its too hot ill bump it down a few notches with either a thermostat or smaller wattage.

Thanks