how to heat a bigger tank

[csjstokes]

hi everyone! I have been away for awhile - hope all of you are doing well!
here's a quick question...
I just moved Pete to a 40 gallon breeder tank which is bigger than he had - he is growing so fast!
so Im wondering what is the best setup to keep it heated properly? should I add another lamp? or just use a higher watt bulb? or both?
I just want to make sure his temps are good in the bigger tank...

thanks so much and hope you all have a wonderful Friday!

 

[zebraflavencs]

I tend to use house hold flood lights myself..
Congrates on the larger tank and growing baby !

 

[csjstokes]

thanks - he has gotten so big!!

do i need a special fixture for a household flood light?
what wattage are you using?
are you using more than one?

 

[zebraflavencs]

I use the ceramic based fixture, which is rated for temps around 250*F. As for the watt of bulb... one enclosure has a 100, the other two are using a 75 each.
It all depends on your house ambient temps.. and the size of the enclosure..
Hope this helps.

 

[SoleSky]

pics?

 

[zebraflavencs]

Hold on...

 

[zebraflavencs]

http://www.lowes.com/pd_102355-337-MT125W_0_?productId=1205525&Ntt=ceramic+flood+light+fixture&Ntk=i_products&pl=1&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntk=i_products$rpp=15$No=225$Ntt=ceramic%20flood%20light%20fixture$identifier=

 

[csjstokes]

excellent! thank you so much

 

[Red Ink AUS]

Here you go mate,

http://mybeardie.com/bearded-dragon-forum/bearded-dragon-habitats/heating-large-tanks/

 

[csjstokes]

great - thanks!