day gecko heating

[Phelsuma14]

Hi I'd like to know what are the best options of lights to use for heating a day gecko terrarium day and night . I have a 29 gallon and im planning on putting a pair of lined day geckos in it. I'd also like to know what brand and name the heat bulbs are? Thank you

 

[Sgvreptiles]

I use simple puck lights that you can get at homedepot or lowes. I only heat during the day as night temps only get about 50F at the lowest during the winter.

 

[Phelsuma14]

Thank you

 

[kaikara]

I also use 20w halogen types puck lights. You can usually get them in 3 packs at Home depot for 30 dollars. If you can get them I find that the Xenon ones last longer. The ones I had came with standard halogen bulbs but I got xenon replacement bulbs for them. Those lights along with your florescent UV lights should get you to the right temps but that depends on how cool the room the tank is in.

I don't use any additional heating at night as the room they are on will not drop below the low 70's at night. If temps drop any lower then 70 at night you are probably going to want additional heating.

 

[Wanderer]

agreed ^^^ I use 10-20watt pucks for basking, and CFLs for full-spectrum

the quantity of lights I have running keeps the room temp at about 80degrees during the day.

 

[Phelsuma14]

how do those puck lights work and I herd you can use just a regular 40 to 60 watt house hold bulbs for heating, could that work?

 

[kaikara]

how do those puck lights work and I herd you can use just a regular 40 to 60 watt house hold bulbs for heating, could that work?

You can use just about anything to provide basking spots. I like the puck lights because they are small, cheap and put out the right amount of localized heat. If you go with too big of a bulb you will have to have it on a dimmer or thermostat to try and get it to the right temp.

The best advice whatever you are using is to get the enclosure setup and test to make sure all the temps/humidity is correct before you get the gecko.

 

[Phelsuma14]

You can use just about anything to provide basking spots. I like the puck lights because they are small, cheap and put out the right amount of localized heat. If you go with too big of a bulb you will have to have it on a dimmer or thermostat to try and get it to the right temp.

The best advice whatever you are using is to get the enclosure setup and test to make sure all the temps/humidity is correct before you get the gecko.

Thanks and whats the best wattage to use for my 29 gallon lined day gecko tank for a 85 to 90 degree basking spot? you probaly know what size it is and what i'm putting in it from the question above i'm just making sure? Thanks

 

[kaikara]

Thanks and whats the best wattage to use for my 29 gallon lined day gecko tank for a 85 to 90 degree basking spot? you probaly know what size it is and what i'm putting in it from the question above i'm just making sure? Thanks

That would depend on what the ambient temps of the room the tank is going in, distance from lights to basking zones, etc. It is easiest just to setup the tank and then adjust accordingly depending on the lighting you have by either dimming the lights or adjusting the distance of the basking zone to get the right temps.

I find you don't need a lot of wattage unless you have a very large enclosure. In my 24"x18"x24" I only use the flourescent canopy and one 20 watt halogen puck light. That is enough to provide the right temp basking zones plus raise the overall amibient temp to the low 80s. But again each setup is different and you need to setup and test to make sure you are getting the right temps.

 

[Phelsuma14]

That would depend on what the ambient temps of the room the tank is going in, distance from lights to basking zones, etc. It is easiest just to setup the tank and then adjust accordingly depending on the lighting you have by either dimming the lights or adjusting the distance of the basking zone to get the right temps.

I find you don't need a lot of wattage unless you have a very large enclosure. In my 24"x18"x24" I only use the flourescent canopy and one 20 watt halogen puck light. That is enough to provide the right temp basking zones plus raise the overall amibient temp to the low 80s. But again each setup is different and you need to setup and test to make sure you are getting the right temps.

Ok and do the puck lights just sit on the top of the cage? And would a Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical Terrarium Lamp in a regular light dome be good for UVB output Exo Terra Repti Glo 5.0 Compact Tropical Terrarium Lamp - Reptile - Free Ship - PetSmart. And If its to much to ask could I see a few pictures so I can get an Idea