hello are ceramic bulbs okay (with heat guard) for leos and what size bulbs? I have heard some people say halogens are better but I’m a beginner to all this so I’d appreciate some input
I don’t need visible light as I plan to get a UVB lamp btw
#heat lamp size/type query
spark osprey
(I have a dimming thermostat ready to use as well)
weak estuary
hello are ceramic bulbs okay (with heat guard) for leos and what size bulbs? I h...
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To answer your question though. No they are not a good primary heat source. Halogens and other incandescent basking bulbs are the closest we can get to the sun at the moment in terms of IR readings.
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weak estuary
CHEs only heat air temperatures and produce poor basking surface temps for this reason plus they are mostly IR-C which is the weakest form of IR
spark osprey
Ah okay thank you! So are halogens okay to use with a UVB lamp?
weak estuary
Yes c: