My new enclosure.

[Scag]

Hi, I just had a new enclosure built from ply, its 4x4x2 with a vertical divider with a light fitting in each, now im trying to work out what heating to use, both lights are wired to one socket so i will be using one dimming thermostat for both lights, im wanting to use ceremic heat emitters just unsure on wattage, Also with it being a tall enclosure and one heat light up top will i need some floor heating or just a basking shelf near the globe.

Will post pics of enclosure and the start of my rock build this weekend.

Thanks.

 

[blakehose]

The wattage is going to depend on where the basking shelves/perches are, and what is going to be kept in the enclosure. I wouldn't worry about any floor heating, as the height of the enclosure is going to provide the animal with a very large thermal gradient.

 

[Scag]

thats what i was thinking hot top end cool bottom, housing 2 centralians.

 

[Scag]

Ok so im setting up this enclosure on the weekend. what wattage ceramic heat emitter do you reckon, 100w or 150w. Will most probaly use and on/off thermo.
THanks.

 

[Foxthor]

The wattage is going to depend on where the basking shelves/perches are,

What he said.

 

[unseen]

150w ceramic period. and use a thermostat like a pro 2 (by lucky reptile)

 

[Jarden]

Use a dimming thermostat bulbs will last alot longer lol