Poll: Heat Lamp Preferences

[33rpm]

It should with regular incandescent bulbs. With Halogen/Mercury Vapor/Metal Halide bulbs reducing the power will shorten the lifespan of the bulb.

Ah, I see. I had metal halides on a coral reef tank, once. Those puppies are expensive and delicate! Thanks for the info, Merch!

[Willie76]

My tanks aren't the usual fish tanks. Originally I had purchased the Exo-Terra Medium Low for reptiles:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...3-001b2166becc

I just really liked the front-opening doors on these. Regardless, they are still glass and maintaining temps and humidity in North Central US (MN) is a challenge. Although my temps and humidity are "adequate" at around 82-85 on warm w/ 90 basking spot on warm side and 75-78 on cool side, I am finding most are recommending I up my temps a bit on both sides.

Sooo, since I am regaled to UTH mats and overhead lamps right now (I will be ordering a couple AP T-8s this spring) I think the 100W IR bulbs will help me achieve this.

As always, my gratitude for sharing your thoughts

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My tanks aren't the usual fish tanks. Originally I had purchased the Exo-Terra Medium Low for reptiles:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...3-001b2166becc

I just really liked the front-opening doors on these. Regardless, they are still glass and maintaining temps and humidity in North Central US (MN) is a challenge. Although my temps and humidity are "adequate" at around 82-85 on warm w/ 90 basking spot on warm side and 75-78 on cool side, I am finding most are recommending I up my temps a bit on both sides.

Sooo, since I am regaled to UTH mats and overhead lamps right now (I will be ordering a couple AP T-8s this spring) I think the 100W IR bulbs will help me achieve this.

As always, my gratitude for sharing your thoughts

[martin82531]

I like using just a CHE bulb with my glass enclosure. A dark blue bulb maybe more preferred over an IR bulb.

On a touch of a side note you may find ir lights more disrupting than dark blue lighting is. Infrared hunting snakes (ie pythons) are 'tuned' to that end of the spectrum.

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[SquamishSerpents]

I answered other because I wouldn't use a heat lamp.

Radiant Heat Panels all the way.

[I-KandyReptiles]

I answered other because I wouldn't use a heat lamp.

Radiant Heat Panels all the way.

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