Quote Originally Posted by tttaylorrr View Post
that sounds right. i'd still get a little $10 lamp dimmer (rheostat) for it (all heat sources must be regulated) and see if you can dial it in. also, if your enclosure is a bit tall then of course the heat will have a harder time reaching the floor, which you can compensate for by using a higher wattage bulb.

it's all like a mini science experiment. testing, testing, failing, and more testing.

EDIT as an anecdote: i used a 100W CHE on a rheostat for my 20gal (24x12x12), but i only turned it up the tiiiiiiiniest bit to reach 77° F.
Will do!! I a currently looking at a 150w CHE and a dimmer on amazon and will be purchasing that soon. In the summer months I can probably switch back to the 100 w since it gets hot in the house. Thanks so much!! Hope I can keep my baby comfortable.