Lillysmytort
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So I bought the REALLY expensive bulb, the 100watt mercury vapor... Do I need a basking light as well, or does this cover it?
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Lillysmytort
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It does give off heat just not enough, I also have a CHE
Only your thermometers can answer this question. Every enclosure is different.
Generally speaking, I prefer to reduce heat loss, rather than increase heat input with larger wattage, or more bulbs. Electric heat bulbs tend to have a very desiccating effect and will contribute to pyramiding. The more you have and the hotter they are, the greater the effect.
A closed chamber, or a covered top, helps reduce heat loss and allows for lower wattage bulbs to maintain adequate heat indoors.
Generally speaking, I prefer to reduce heat loss, rather than increase heat input with larger wattage, or more bulbs. Electric heat bulbs tend to have a very desiccating effect and will contribute to pyramiding. The more you have and the hotter they are, the greater the effect.
A closed chamber, or a covered top, helps reduce heat loss and allows for lower wattage bulbs to maintain adequate heat indoors.
