When does CHE need to be on

[GALAXY_dr4g0n111]

flame has a CHE(ceramic heat emitter) and a basking bulb, the CHE is on the cool side and the basking bulb is on the warm side Right now, in the day, I turn both on. But at night I just leave the CHE on on one side, does the CHE need to be on during the day? And what temp should the basking lamp be? thank you!

 

[hdochow]

a CHE only needs to be used at night if the temps get below around 65°. they like it cool and completely dark at night. i have one but have never used it due to setting my house thermostat to 66°. it is more for a situation where sir henry is ill and needs temps a little higher (which has never happened). the basking lamp temp will depend on your dragon's age.

 

[GALAXY_dr4g0n111]

a CHE only needs to be used at night if the temps get below around 65°. they like it cool and completely dark at night. i have one but have never used it due to setting my house thermostat to 66°. it is more for a situation where sir henry is ill and needs temps a little higher (which has never happened). the basking lamp temp will depend on your dragon's age.

Flame is 8 months old, so the CHE should not be on at daytime?

 

[hdochow]

it shouldn't be needed, especially if it is on the cool side. at that age the basking spot should be around 105°-110°. not too much longer after that you can drop down to around 95°ish, dragon preference taken into considereation of course. some like hotter, some like cooler. cool side can be closer to 80° during the day. if you're having problems getting the hot side correct, it would be better to adjust the wattage of your basking bulb instead of running a CHE.

 

[Sue E.]

I dont even own a CHE and have never used one, but our house temp is warm enough even at night (never below 68F). During the day, I use a 150 watt in a deep dome above the screen to keep my basking temps 98 to 102 degrees in my 4x2x2.

 

[GALAXY_dr4g0n111]

it shouldn't be needed, especially if it is on the cool side. at that age the basking spot should be around 105°-110°. not too much longer after that you can drop down to around 95°ish, dragon preference taken into considereation of course. some like hotter, some like cooler. cool side can be closer to 80° during the day. if you're having problems getting the hot side correct, it would be better to adjust the wattage of your basking bulb instead of running a CHE.

ok thank you!

 

[GALAXY_dr4g0n111]

I dont even own a CHE and have never used one, but our house temp is warm enough even at night (never below 68F). During the day, I use a 150 watt in a deep dome above the screen to keep my basking temps 98 to 102 degrees in my 4x2x2.

thanks! my bulb is 150 watt as well