Hello everyone! Last night was a rough one for me. It’s been getting colder where I live so Ziggy’s tank has been getting cooler at night. I normally sleep with a fan on even if it’s cold for the sound and I like to be cold but I was so super stressed last night that it would drop below 65 and couldn’t even sleep! It ended up dropping to about 69 on the side she was sleeping and 66 on the side she wasn’t. I feel absolutely horrible that I let it get that cold for her I’m trying to warm her up right now but I have an 150 watt CHE but I’ve heard that’s way to high for them. What wattage should I get for her? Also if I keep the CHE on during the night and it’s a good temp for the side she on and it’s like 66 on the side she’s not on it’s that ok? I’m just really confused and I need to sleep with my fan on lol
Those temperatures are fine you don't need to worry about them.
The size of your tank really is what determines the wattage of che. But you can always get a larger one and have it on a dimmer to adjust the temps to where you want.
Those temperatures are fine you don't need to worry about them.
The size of your tank really is what determines the wattage of che. But you can always get a larger one and have it on a dimmer to adjust the temps to where you want.
Thank you for the response! I have a 140-gallon tank would a 60 watt be ok? The tank only needs to bump up a few degrees right? Like 70-75? and it doesn't matter if it's only that temp on that side shes sleeping on?
I use a CHE and its a 100 watt -- its in the middle center of my tank - I live in MN so it gets cold here the 100 watt keeps my tanks around 70 or so --
Karrie
I use a CHE and its a 100 watt -- its in the middle center of my tank - I live in MN so it gets cold here the 100 watt keeps my tanks around 70 or so --
Karrie
What is the temp in the middle of the tank? And your using what watt basking bulb? The basking bulb should be able to keep the cool side of the tank around 80 or so and the middle around 90's -- I am using a 150 watt on the basking side and its keeping my tank around 90's mid and around 80 during the day -- I dont have my CHE's on yet --- I have 2 tanks - w/ the weather getting colder now my CHE's will go on 24/7 here soon - but havent turned them on just yet as they are still staying around 69 during the nite -- I have my heat set at 71 for the house -- temps also depend on the room the tank is in -- if its a bright sunny room then your temp will be different if its a cold room no sun etc .........
Karrie
What is the temp in the middle of the tank? And your using what watt basking bulb? The basking bulb should be able to keep the cool side of the tank around 80 or so and the middle around 90's -- I am using a 150 watt on the basking side and its keeping my tank around 90's mid and around 80 during the day -- I dont have my CHE's on yet --- I have 2 tanks - w/ the weather getting colder now my CHE's will go on 24/7 here soon - but haven't turned them on just yet as they are still staying around 69 during the nite -- I have my heat set at 71 for the house -- temps also depend on the room the tank is in -- if its a bright sunny room then your temp will be different if its a cold room no sun etc .........
Karrie
Put your CHE in the middle of the tank --- what size tank? The MVB is not keeping the cool side to where it needs to be - my 150 watt is --- so your switching to the long tube for UVB and reg basking bulb?
Karrie
Put your CHE in the middle of the tank --- what size tank? The MVB is not keeping the cool side to where it needs to be - my 150 watt is --- so your switching to the long tube for UVB and reg basking bulb?
Karrie
Ok so when you get the UVB please post what you got so we can help you get it placed- distance and placement is very important- a regular hh bulb NO LED 60 watt will raise your cool side- but you want to see if a regular bright white basking bulb will raise temp - you can try that before the basking light is put in then when you get the basking bulb keep an eye on the cool sides temp
Karrie