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[Rickys_Reptiles]

I'll definitely look into a ceramic bulb. Is that also referred to as a CHE? Or is a CHE something different?

If I got a ceramic bulb and put it on a thermostat to use as my primary ambient heat source could I also get a low wattage infrared to see what he does at night? Would the thermostat lower the ceramic bulbs heat output to compensate for the heat coming off the infrared? Or could I go with a "moon light" bulb?

The only reason I have the light going off at night/on a cycle is so it doesn't get too hot. It's basically acting as a thermostat right now.

The thermostat will take care of the temperature of the CHE (Ceramic Heat Emitter). If you want a light, just get a red bulb, you don't need it to emit any heat.

I recommend something like the Spyder Robotics thermostats. They can be a bit expensive, but they are well worth it!!!