Ceramic Heat Emitter Questions

[glitch_in_the_system]

Obie's temperatures are already dropping to 65 degrees at night and its not even winter yet so I am going to get a ceramic heat emitter soon when I order some other supplies like supplements. My question is what wattage to get? I have never needed a CHE in the past. My enclosure is a 4x2x2 similar to the crossfire design and has dark slate tiles.

Any suggestions on brand/wattage? I want the most energy efficient to save on electrical usage because I don't want to waste electricity or money.

Also most if not all CHE's can be used with dimmers correct?

 

[chimaira23]

I all depends how far it is to the spot he sleeps,but I would use a 100watt. You only have to raise the night time temps about 5 - 7 degrees. I have nighttime temps of 74 degrees. Keep the receipt to try different ones.I have the same size tank.

 

[glitch_in_the_system]

100 watts? I only use 90 total watts to heat during the day. 2 Halogen Bulbs one 40 watt flood and one 50 watt spot.