Tempature

[dracospike]

Well I have the second enclosure all set up with the correct items and have separated the boys(as I will refer to them since we don't know yet if they are male or female). Now that I have the CHE and the Basking light on, the rock temp(measured with a temp gun) is 124 degrees. So it seems like I can't win. If I have only the basking light it is not quite hot enough but if I have the CHE and Basking light it is too hot. Suggestions? Is one way better than the other?

 

[BotanicalStig]

This is why I tell everybody to get a fixture with a dimmer switch. Get a high wattage bulb and dial it in... No headaches.

 

[OneBigDude]

Get a dimmer switch for the bulb. I think mine was $10

 

[dracospike]

Ok I am not so smart when it comes to anything that has to be plugged in sooooo, where do I get a dimmer and how does this work is it something you just plug the cord in to?

 

[OneBigDude]

I picked one up from lowes. They have a bunch of different ones to choose from, so I got the cheapest. Its a little switch and the plug from your bulb will plug into it.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_316275-539-TT-300NLH-BL_0__?productId=3189423&Ntt=dimmer+switches&Ns=p_product_price|0

 

[dracospike]

Thank you so much. I feel like a complete ***** in all of this.

 

[OneBigDude]

Thank you so much. I feel like a complete ***** in all of this.

Lol no problem. Its part of the process, but you came to the right place for a wealth of knowledge!