phrog Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Is it better to use those red infrared heat bulbs or ceramic heat emitters? Or does it matter? Also, would a 60w of either suffice to bring temp up to about 25-30 degrees C in a terrarium (not used as a basking lamp)? Neet advice Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 I prefer emitters myself. Red light is suppose to be invisible but i dont beleave it to be 100% (thats just me though) Depends on the size and setup of terrarium? Thats pretty hot to. Too hot for whistlers. 22-26C I find a good temp for bells (aurea). Any higher theyl be bouncing off the walls...literally lol and more demanding on food and or more keen to eat each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrog Posted April 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Oh, its not for whistlers haha. Its for a blue tongue. I got the tank wednesday and I'm wiring up the lights and electrical side of things with an electrician mate this weekend hopefully. Off to buy mesh and turf tomorrow. So for BTs, is that a good temp then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted April 22, 2010 Report Share Posted April 22, 2010 Oh cool. I aim for 35C for there basking rock. 30C would be minimum i think....? Really want a hot and cold end, night time temp could be down to 15C, 20 is probably good and safe for youngins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herperjosh Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 yeah heard that red bulbs can disrupt their sleeping patterns i had a red bulb for 2 weeks and it broke!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrog Posted April 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 So I was thinking of having a basking spot bulb, flourescent tube AND a heat emitter (red or ceramic). Is this too much? Do I only need the basking spot bulb and flourescent tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 with the BTs i just run heatpads and suitable lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insect Direct Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 with the BTs i just run heatpads and suitable lights Do you still have a hot and cold end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 I use a thermostat with a ceramic heat emitter and add a boost with a standard spotlight on a timer with the UV in the winter. My beardies are brumating at the moment so will be up and about and all go while still in the winter. A thermostat takes a lot of worry and mucking about away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 i brought a infra red heat lamp(50w) for my frog tank im sorry i cant help with your reptiles i brought it primarrily for nocturnal veiwing but found out it wasnt much good as the frogs still didnt do a lot until i turned it off ! now that i have a 15w moonlight tube the bulb is now in a recessed downlight fitting outside on my deck the perfect red light for parties that doesnt attract insects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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