For an ET 18X18X12: covering bottom of tank and lighting/heating question

[seks]

this is for a pacman frog

1. Do you guys use any cover for the bottom of the tank before pouring in substrate?

2. At this point, I think the best option for heat would be:

ET ceramic heater PT2045(60W) or ZM ReptiCare Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter CE-60(60W)
ZM Reptile Lamp Stand LF-21(10-20gal)
ET wire light PT2060 (small)

Any other suggestions?

As for lighting, I think the tank will be place in a room where there's a window...so i would think day/night cycle from that would be sufficient?

Tnx.

[Mentat]

You do not need a bottom cover for a Pacman and can use the damp EcoEarth/Plantation Soil directly on glass bottom. I prefer to use the ceramic heat emitters in a Fluker's (or similar) light dome with built in dimmer. That way you have ability to regulate the emitter's output (specially useful if emitter is over 60W) .