heat light on cool side

[corrine]

can i put a heat light on the cool side of Yoyo's tank to get the temp up a little bit? It's getting cooler here in ny and his temps are only 73 on the cool side.

 

[zebraflavencs]

Perhaps not a heat light, per say... but certainly a house hold bulb say 40-60w.
Janie

 

[DragonMom]

:-X

 

[corrine]

i understsnd i dont need temps up that high but like janie said a low level wattage just to bring it back into the low to mid 80. Oh and his viv is 36 inches long.

 

[zebraflavencs]

Go with a 25 w then. straight down. that should raise your temps around 5*F. That's what you are looking for, yes ?
Janie

 

[DragonMom]

:-X

 

[corrine]

between 5 and 10 degrees yes. so a 25 watt and i'm good?

 

[zebraflavencs]

5-7 give or take... and lay in a supply of the 40's too.. If you are that cool now, just think what the temps will be in 30-60 days
Janie

 

[DragonMom]

:-X

 

[corrine]

yes it does. Especially since i just bought this viv and am still trying to get temps right from the moving.

 

[renich]

Did you decide to get a heat emitter? It did the trick during winter months for me.

 

[corrine]

As soon as i have the extra money. have 2 kids with birthdays 2 weeks apart so kinda low on funds at the moment

 

[renich]

Ok, I was curious cuz I know we discussed it on another post and I feel your pain. We are also planning for 2 bday bashes in October. It's a lot of work. But fun! ;D

Then, as everyone else suggests, I would increase your wattage of a regular household bulb to get your temps up.