Incandescent bulb vs. Ceramic Heat Emitter

[antinous]

I was told a few times by some people that I should probably return my CHE bulb and get a 65 watt incandescent bulb for heat (since I already have UVB for my collared lizards). My question is, would a 65 watt incandescent bulb make a hotspot of 100-110 degrees? I'll have it hooked up to a thermostat (not sure if I need to hook up my UVB up to a thermostat though). Does anyone have any experience in this? I also have a 40 gallon long breeder tank for two babies, would I need more than one hotspot?

 

[The Snark]

The surface of an ordinary incandescent bulb of 5 watts on up can get up around 600 degrees F if this is what you are asking.

 

[klawfran3]

As long as they are able to bask in the right temperatures somewhere in the tank, there isn't need for a second hot spot in the cage.

 

[Ellenantula]

As long as both have a place to bask. There needs to be room for both to bask at the same time so they don't have to compete for the spot. Otherwise, one will be dominant and steal the hotspot. And naturally, don't keep beardies together after they get a few months old.

Basking bulb and ceramic emitter is not an either/or for me -- I use both. However ceramic runs 24/7 whereas basking is only for daytime (along with UBV lighting).

 

[viper69]

I would look into radiant heat panels, though I'm unsure if they will reach that temp range. CHE's are more similar to RHPs than bulbs.

The people that have the most experience with such a high temp range are owners of Uromastyx as this genus needs a basking zone of 120F