How Many Wats for Ceramic Bulb ?

[sumik]

I have 30gal tank 36x12x18and IU can't get the temperature up. I bought 40W Ceramic Bulb and it only goes up to 85F. What do u guys use ?

[mmchoppers]

my bro uses a 50-60 watt infared light so it can stay on all day and night. You can also cover 2/3 of the lid with something like tinfoil to help keep in the heat and humidity!

[AkivaSmith]

I have a 100w ceramic bulb for my ambient temps. I have it on a thermostat set to 82. I use UTHs for ground temps. I am sure that I could crank this baby up to well over 95, but that would be dangerous to the herps.


That is why I suggest that any heat source is put on a thermostat.

[rabernet]

That is why I suggest that any heat source is put on a thermostat.

Excellent advice.

To the OP - is the ceramic bulb your only heat source?

[kavmon]

please use a thermostat on ceramic heat emitters! they get real hot!!!


the ambient temps in the room/area the tank is in matters also. cold room=more watts, covering the top will help prevent heat loss. sometimes wrapping part of a tank with foamboard will help.


vaughn