Heat source advice ?

[azc]

Hi,

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

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

Also would you suggest leaving this on all the time or turning it off at night and using a heat mat to maintain a lower night time temp?Both controlled with thermostats.

Many thanks for any advice you can offer.

[azc]

[QUOTE=azc;5066219]Hi,

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

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

Also would you suggest leaving this on all the time or turning it off at night and using a heat mat to maintain a lower night time temp? Both controlled with thermostats. OR would a daylight basking spot lamp be better with a heat mat for maintaning back ground heat at night time.?

Many thanks for any advice you can offer.