Heat Source Advice.

[azc]

Hi,
I'm wondering if anyone can reccomend the best size heat lamp/method for a 3' x 2' x 18" viv.

I hace tried a ceramic heater and find that I do not get enough of a graident. Its warm all over.

I'm thinking about an infa-red heat lamp ranging from 50 to 250 watt which could be on all the time, the viv will be for Green Anoles ( so basking site of 85-90 droping to 75-80ish at he other end required.)

OR would a daylight basking spot lamp such as exo terra sunglo be better with a heat mat for maintaning back ground heat at night time.?

I think the second option will give a more natural drop in temp at night time and a more realistic sense ot night & day for them.

Depending on which option you think would be best any suggestions as to what wattage would be best.

Many thanks for any advice you can offer.

[lee young]

In my 3' x' 18" x 18" viv I have a basking spot bulb at one end on a dimmer stat, which gives me a nice 10-15 degree difference between the hot and cold end, and then a 60W ceramic on an on/off stat for night time. Works a treat. If you can get enough of a gradient, just add another vent or two at the cool end.