So recently I posted about upgrading to a 30g. Lots of folks talked said it was better to get an AP T8. However, not in the budget.

What was in the budget was a person on CL selling a 30g Critter Cage with a 100w CHE, water bowl, and Exo Terra extra-large reptile cave. He wanted $50. I offered $30 for just the cage alone. I ended up with all of it for $35!!!!

So I am on my way to putting together Percy's new digs. This time I will be lining it with some foam board insulation painted black. foil over the top as usual.

Question is.....which would be better, the infrared heat light I have now in his 20L (or a higher watt one), or the CHE??

If I use the CHE, I'll want to put a light on top anyway. Wonder if they make infrared long bulbs (non-heat)/fixtures. I kinda got used to the red glow. Cozy in the winter, ya know LOL.

Thoughts?