Che

I'm wanting to get a CHE for my tank. I've been reading that it needs a wire cage of some sort and not a dome. Is this true or can i use a dome? I already have a thermostat for it and plan on getting a dimmer. Any pictures of your set up would be great thanks.

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What type of tank do you have? That will help with appropriate advice.

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What type of tank do you have? That will help with appropriate advice.

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I have a glass tank. I believe it's a 50g. I have the appropriate hides and water dish, greenery for hiding. I live in idaho and it's getting cold so I'm wanting to get the ambient up higher it sits at about 72 ight now

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I dont know why it uploaded upside down sorry

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not being able to see it in the picture but I'm assuming you have a screen top on there?

Yes screen top. But half is covered in wood then that same half is covered I cardboard covered in foil.

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you should be able to use a CHE in a dome if you have a screen top. It can sit right on the screen itself. I would also make sure to to get a dome with ceramic fitting as they can get pretty hot at the base.

I have a dual dome that I was going to use but it says not to use Che. I've I plug it into a thermostat do i need a dimmer? And will i still need to use my day night set up?

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IF you where using your day/night setup for a source of heat then no you can leave the CHE on 24/7 connected to a dimmer and adjust accordingly for nighttime drops and such. Light during the day is not really necessary either, they do just fine with the natural light of your room.

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IF you where using your day/night setup for a source of heat then no you can leave the CHE on 24/7 connected to a dimmer and adjust accordingly for nighttime drops and such. Light during the day is not really necessary either, they do just fine with the natural light of your room.

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Great thank you

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You don't need a cage lamp. Granted cages lamps have UL ratings for CHEs but that means almost nothing outside of some company paid to get the rating. A dome will work just fine provided you have one of the required elements.. a ceramic socket. You have to have that. I have caged lamps simply because i don't like domes so it is a personal choice from taste over the years.

You can place it on top of the screen or get a pole to hang it from over the screen.

You don't need a dimmer and thermostat. The benefit of a dimmer is you can have the CHE on constantly as opposed to on/off cycling of most thermostats. Either will do and you can use both but they are unnecessary in reality.

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You don't need a cage lamp. Granted cages lamps have UL ratings for CHEs but that means almost nothing outside of some company paid to get the rating. A dome will work just fine provided you have one of the required elements.. a ceramic socket. You have to have that.

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I have a zoo med dual dome. It says it has ceramic sockets but says not for use with a CHE is there a brand that is best?


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Then do not use it if it specifically says not for CHE

Here is an example image of a dome light commonly used for CHEs

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/Lk0omb0.jpg