[AlbinoLeo]

I've been thinking about what I want to use to heat my leopard gecko's enclosure. Instead of using a UTH, could I use a 50-60 watt ceramic heat emitter? I'll be using slate tile as a substrate.

[Ozymandias]

ya that should work actually. in some of leo tanks i actually use both a heat pad and a heat emitter.

[Elizabeth Freer]

Originally Posted by AlbinoLeo

I've been thinking about what I want to use to heat my leopard gecko's enclosure. Instead of using a UTH, could I use a 50-60 watt ceramic heat emitter? I'll be using slate tile as a substrate.

What size is your tank and what is the ambient room temperature?

I recently found that a 60 watt ceramic heat emitter only raised the tank temperature to about 83 F in a 20 gallon long tank in a 70 F temperature room. I have upgraded to a 100 watt CHE, but have yet to check it out. I may have to use a dimmer. The red bulb I am currently using keeps the temperature at 90 F on the warm end.

[Jasonp85]

Like liz said it should be fine but make sure its big enough to heat ur tank to the correct temp a rehostat or thermostst can help with this u can pick ome up for under 50$ online.