Question about setup with a Ceramic Heating Element.

[broderp]

As the title says, I'm wanting to know if a Ceramic Heating element is a good alternative for basking rather than a light bulb.

Is this a suitable replacement, and can it be regulated? I'm considering some type of temp controller (The Spyder Robotic ones are looking real good ), but would like to regulate and control the output for a slow warm up.

I'd also like to use a larger sized element so I can use it in the winter as well as summer.

What wattage typically works with glass terrariums? I know the size of the enclosure matters, so right now I have a 18x18x24 cage. In the not to distant future, I'm looking at getting him a 18Dx24Wx36T glass terrarium.

Thanks for any advise.

Thanks.

 

[windex]

A ceramic heater is really only good for night time heat if the temps are dropping very low. A cham will not recognize it as a basking spot..

 

[broderp]

A ceramic heater is really only good for night time heat if the temps are dropping very low. A cham will not recognize it as a basking spot..

So......what if I put a light next to it? (Low wattage just for the "light effect"?

I'd like to get a controller so slowly bring up the ceramic heater and light to simulate sunrise. Then slowly turn them off again to make it feel like night time.

Guess I gould do that with a bulb... but not sure about adjusting the temps without affecting the light output as well.