Quote Originally Posted by NYHC4LIFE8899 View Post
50 watt bulb for a tank that is 55 gallon,no way will that keep the tank warm enough..I know you know more than me ,but I don't agree with that..my 20 gallon long has a screen top,I cover most all of it and use a 50-75 watt bulbs
If the OP's room is already 80 degrees it really shouldn't take much to create a 90 degree hot side.