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I have three young beardies in a 5.5Lx1.5Dx2H tank, currently heated and lit with 2xUVB merc vapor, 3xdesert fluorescent and overhead heat panel. I am finding the heat panel to be not enough heat at night, and don't have room on top for a larger one. Hence I change from the panel to two ceramic heater.
What size of heater would folks suggest?
What brand of heater would folks suggest?
Thanks in advance...?
Zoo-med is the only brand I use. Make sure you have proper wiring. You want to use a ceramic fixture and you might want to use a dimmer switch. That way you can get a high power heater and dial in the temp you need. The other choice is to use a thermostat so the heater turns on only long enough to maintain the temp you set it for.
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Bennett
I use ceramic heaters for all three of my beardies and I love them. I don't know how many gallons your tank is. We use a 150 watt ceramic heater for the smaller cages and then I have one that is a huge aquarium and I use a 250 watt for that. I prefer the ZooMed ceramic heaters the best.
" I am finding the heat panel to be not enough heat at night, and don't have room on top for a larger one. "
What temps are you getting at night? Unless they are getting cooler than 65 degrees I wouldn't bother with night time heat at all.
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Lisa 
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