Lighting/Heating questions..

[John]

I would get a large heat mat and place it on the side of the terrarium. Use a thermostat with a probe in the terrarium to keep the temperature at the correct level. For lighting I would use a fluorescent tube in the "daylight" spectrum: any bulb between 5000K and 10000K. I like 6700K. Fluorescent bulbs are not reliable for heating purposes.

[cowbully]

thank you. thats very useful. would you reccomend any manufacturers for heat mats or all is the same.. in regards to night lights. what would you suggest.

[John]

Brand-wise I don't have a preference, but I would recommend you avoid the ones that have their own adhesive on one side. You will need several to heat that terrarium, considering its size. You could also consider a large heating cable that could run through the substrate.

For nightlights, I would recommend either a few red or blue LED lights (don't use many blue ones), or a weak red fluorescent or incandescent bulb.

[cowbully]

thank you john. im gonna stay away from the self adhering heat mats. good to know that...im still working on the night lights. i think i might have found a nice red LED light bar. i agree i dont like the blue lights for night. and thank you again for all your insight