What wattage bulb

zx4g · 01-11-2012, 10:52 PM

For night time temps, what wattage infrared bulb do you use? It's going into a 5ft long converted viv.

zx4g · 01-11-2012, 10:55 PM

I'm aiming for temps of 28-32 C, thanx

TillyTortoise · 01-11-2012, 10:58 PM

Not really a fan of using bulbs at night. I prefer to use ceramic heat emitters, they can be controlled by a thermostat to whatever temperature you want

100/150w for the CHE.

If you still want to use a bulb, i'm sure someone will answer your question

zx4g · 01-11-2012, 11:08 PM

Im not over keen on bulbs either,so I use ceramic at night in my main setup, I'm just adapting a temp setup so don't want pay more than need be, I'd rather spend the cash on long term improvements, all help much appreciated. Thank you

Shelled Lady · 01-11-2012, 11:37 PM

I must say my tortoises that are in the shed like an infra red lamp at night when it's cold in preference to a ceramic but I think the choice is yours. Are we talking about a Med. species? 100w should be enough on a stat.

zx4g · 01-11-2012, 11:52 PM

Adult stars being quarantined indoors, Arcadia MBV in day time but want to up night temps as room temp is only 20c

zx4g · 01-11-2012, 11:54 PM

The stars are ( hopefully) healthy but new to us,

Shelled Lady · 02-11-2012, 12:07 AM

If you monitor your day time temps on a stat, it should give you a fair indication what you need for the night in a large viv. Of course it is going to depend on the temps in your house, so maybe 150w. if it gets too low.

01-11-2012, 10:52 PM	#1
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	What wattage bulb For night time temps, what wattage infrared bulb do you use? It's going into a 5ft long converted viv. __________________ Maddz

01-11-2012, 10:55 PM	#2
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	I'm aiming for temps of 28-32 C, thanx __________________ Maddz

01-11-2012, 10:58 PM	#3
TillyTortoise Senior Member Adult Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales Posts: 2,327	Not really a fan of using bulbs at night. I prefer to use ceramic heat emitters, they can be controlled by a thermostat to whatever temperature you want 100/150w for the CHE. If you still want to use a bulb, i'm sure someone will answer your question __________________ Ross

01-11-2012, 11:08 PM	#4
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	Im not over keen on bulbs either,so I use ceramic at night in my main setup, I'm just adapting a temp setup so don't want pay more than need be, I'd rather spend the cash on long term improvements, all help much appreciated. Thank you __________________ Maddz

01-11-2012, 11:52 PM	#6
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	Adult stars being quarantined indoors, Arcadia MBV in day time but want to up night temps as room temp is only 20c __________________ Maddz

01-11-2012, 11:37 PM	#5
Shelled Lady Member Juvenile Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South East Posts: 845	I must say my tortoises that are in the shed like an infra red lamp at night when it's cold in preference to a ceramic but I think the choice is yours. Are we talking about a Med. species? 100w should be enough on a stat.

01-11-2012, 11:54 PM	#7
zx4g Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South derbys Posts: 539	The stars are ( hopefully) healthy but new to us, __________________ Maddz

02-11-2012, 12:07 AM	#8
Shelled Lady Member Juvenile Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South East Posts: 845	If you monitor your day time temps on a stat, it should give you a fair indication what you need for the night in a large viv. Of course it is going to depend on the temps in your house, so maybe 150w. if it gets too low.

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