i have a regular humidifer for a house. when i put it beside the tank it warm it for me. should i use this it lets out just steam from regular water that hits the tank and gives a undertank effect. have a standard red light at the top but when it get cold i use that for a while til the temp. raises. is this ok for now i just got him a week ago i plan to build a custom box but so i wanna spend lil as possible for now. but he has everything he needs only 1 1/2 ft