Quote Originally Posted by Ra View Post
So do you think a clear 40 watt incandescent, like Phat Phibs recommends, is too bright?
It is possible. Most clear bulbs are for appliances like what's in your refrigerator and the bulb in most stove hoods. They aren't meant for heating terrariums and don't have a very long lifespan. Plus they just give off light and pretty much no UVA rays. Which a lot of reptiles and amphibians can actually see. They may be useful for a day/night cycle but I wouldn't use them on full blast. There is no filter on clear bulbs so I'm not quite sure what affects they may cause. I always use Terrarium bulbs because that is what they are made for. If you want light without heat you could look into the LEDs now being made for terrariums.