Experience with cermaic heating elements?

[GrifTheGreat]

I had debated using one of those in my 55g since i was having troubles with heat.. but I moved my pac to a 30g and setting the 55g up for something else, however I also went with an infrared bulb cept mines a 100watt bulb, hooked up to a heat sensor. Kicks on when it drops to 78F and shuts off when it hits 80F and its high enough up to where it doesn't get to hot on the substrate when on... made sure of that. Something else you could do so it doesn't get to hot using a ceramic heater I would think....just throwing it out there.

I have the Zoo Med Hygrotherm. It controls heat and humidity. I also have a timer set for a 12 hour day night cycle. I almost have their set up automated but not quite. I also do like to rely entirely on a machine to keep them comfy.

[flybyferns]

Amphibious

I'm using a 75 watt w/ a dimmer. It hangs above my enclosure. ( I don't use it during the summer here on Long Island )
I think it works great as well. It's a tricky time of year. I find it is not as difficult to maintain temps once the heat comes on in the house.
Once the heat comes on in my home - focus has to be more on the humidity !

Just be very careful when positioning it , monitor closely when you fist get it up and running.
As mentioned, the dimmer is great with this bulb , because they are strong and things can be adjusted as the temps in the room affect the enclosure temps.
Monitor for hot spots !!!!
I have mine hanging above the enclosure pointed down to the center ( where no frogs can go) , above the water side.
This way it also helps pull up and create additional humidity as well.

The reason I changed to the ceramic was because the black and red heat bulbs seemed to reflect a lot of light off the inside of the dome at night.

If you would like a pic of how I suspended it from the ceiling of my ( very old ) basement , I'm more than happy to take it. It take only a few minutes to post a pic

Lynn