I have a question about light fixtures and bulb types for a bp enclosure. Right now my bp is in a tub, and I have a normal clamp/gooseneck lamp attached to the table it is on with the lamp dome right over the hardware cloth hole in the lid. I have been having to raise the lamp a little to keep my humidity in range recently. It has a 45 watt (I think, maybe 60) Halogen floodlight in it.

I have heard some people say that you need a certain type of lamp in order for it to really be effective for some heating effect. I dont know if this is true, or if people are getting a normal bulb confused with a CHE.

Also, I wanted to know if there would be a better bulb choice for this lamp or for a new one. I was thinking of switching to either a red or moonlight bulb. I know the red light is undetectable by my bp, so would that mean I would need additional light to set up the day/night cycle? Can herps detect the blue moonlight bulbs?

All of this is just some ideas I am not really set on switching bulbs or lamps unless I really should. I have the light on a 12/12 cycle via a timer, and it is working out well. I like having no light at night and Pandora seems more comfortable. With that said, would there be a better choice for daytime use, lamp or bulb?