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I have a question about what type of heading to use with a 20 long Zilla cage. CHE or heat lamps? (Combined with a UTH) thoughts?

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Originally Posted by mmager21

I have a question about what type of heading to use with a 20 long Zilla cage. CHE or heat lamps? (Combined with a UTH) thoughts?

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I would generally suggest a CHE as they give off heat with no light. They also typically last longer, but I have heard some bad reports about the exo terra brand CHEs.

I planned to use Zilla brand CHE. What wattage for a 20 long cage?

I can tell you a zoo med 40 or 60 watt red bulb will work just fine in a 20 long. Just make sure you use a "humid hide". But the advice your receiving is solid. If you want, you can take a look in my gallery.;)

Thanks. I was wondering if I did a heat lamp if I need a day and night one. Also her cage will be in my bedroom and I know that red lights are extremely hard to sleep with when their on at night, would I be able to use a black night blub or a blue night blub? As well as a blue day blub? I've researched and heard that they work better then red night lights and white day lights. Otherwise I was planning to use a CHE with a small led day and night lamp it doesn't give of heat just light. Thoughts?

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Originally Posted by mmager21

Thanks. I was wondering if I did a heat lamp if I need a day and night one. Also her cage will be in my bedroom and I know that red lights are extremely hard to sleep with when their on at night, would I be able to use a black night blub or a blue night blub? As well as a blue day blub? I've researched and heard that they work better then red night lights and white day lights. Otherwise I was planning to use a CHE with a small led day and night lamp it doesn't give of heat just light. Thoughts?

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Bro in post #23 I explained all about a CHE or a Heat lamp and the fact you can kill 2 birds with one stone. (Not 2 diff color bulbs and CHE last 3 times as long). Your asking the same questions over and over. People are giving you great information but you have to slow down and read it all. A 60 watt CHE is for a 10-20 gal tank.

I got the answers I needed thanks. Also I'm not a bro I'm a she. Thanks