Okay, I will return all of those pieces of equipment & pick up a few of those flood lamps. Just to make sure we're on the same page, you're talking about flood lamps similar to the ones I posted a link, right?

Now should I run those 24/7 since I'll be taking the CHE out of the mix, or should I get a red halogen lamp for at night? My house can get down into the low 70's/high 60's at times which is why I ask.

I'll play around with the dirt mix and will report back. The goal is for it to hold a burrow while somewhat moist, right?
GE 2-Pack 45-Watt Indoor/Outdoor Halogen Flood light Bulb