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I just put in my MVB's and I don't think that they're going to give enough heat to my uros and beardie. What would be the best heat supplement...ceramic admitter or halogen bulbs?

I would go with a heat source that also provides additional light for any diurnal lizards. So halogen, IMHO.
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and new neighbor Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

Of course, if you're happy with your lighting already, CHEs last a whole lot longer before needing replacement.
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Torey
Salem, Oregon, USA
1.1 Uromastyx Geyri (Joe and Arthur)
2.0.1 Uromastyx Dispar Maliensis (Tank, Turtle, and new neighbor Spike)
1.2 Anolis Carolinensis (Bowser, Leeloo, and Sprocket)
1.1.1 African Dwarf Frogs (Bruce and Sheila)
1.0 Betta Splendens (Mr. Miagi)
1.1 Felis Domesticus (Roscolux and Jenny)

I could be wrong about this, but it was my understanding that halogen bulbs pose a much greater fire risk than the ceramic heat emitters. I don't use MVBs either though, so it is all very much personal choice.
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1.0 Uro Archimedes
0.0 Fish
0.1 Sulcata Minnie
1.1 Iguanas Flik and Loki
0.1 Newfoundland Jasmine
0.1 Feline Winter
Indiana & Wisconsin

IF you already have a good light source and need extra heat, a che might work, but I would recommend the halogen because uros are usually drawn to light, their instincts tell them that light=warmth
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