250 is insane! I have guitar amps that aren't that high. I've got a 15 gallon (20 gallon footprint, low tank) for my BP, and I'm only using 25 watt bulbs. Granted, I primarily use them as a light source, with a UTH providing most of the heat, but still. One 25 watt daylight bulb and two 25 watt moonlight bulbs. Unless this guy lives at the south pole, 250 isn't a heat lamp, it's a freakin broiler?