50w infrared lamp ok to use 24/7 in 10 gal tank?

[ACP123]

Is it ok to use a 50w infrared lamp on one side of a 10 gal aquarium 24/7? And is a heat pad necessary if I do this? I have a hide on each side of the tank.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Infrared heat lamps can be used 24/7 without any issues. If the 50 watt bulb can create a 90 degree hot side and an 80 degree cool side in the 10 gallon tank a UTH isn't necessary.

I would recommend that you get a 75 watt infrared heat bulb and a lamp dimmer that way you can dial in the right heat output.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...uctId=11147193

http://www.homedepot.com/buy/lutron-...l#.UHzcO7Q2KRk

[KMG]

As long as it gives you the proper temps you can. Depending on the room and it's temps it way work or you may need more heat. You could get a 75 or 60 and use a dimmer to dial it in. Also using lamp stands give you the ability to raise and lower the light which in turn lowers or raises the temp.