Will this heat a 10 gallon tank if I use one lamp during the day and the other at night? I need them for hermit crabs
199910
Yes it will, but the question is: what temperature are you trying to heat to? Be careful about the wattage you are using for each bulb as well. As accbiocons mentioned, a 40W bulb or higher. You could even go as high as a 75W or 100W (however raise the fixture at least 6 inches from the water surface to make sure to not overheat).All the best
199911
It heats a 10 gallon tank just fine for leopard geckos but I don't know much about hermit crabs....sorry
199912
yes, nicely, be sure to give he critters some please to get out of the heat into shade, also make sure they always have plenty of water
199913
It should keep the tank fine. Put it on one side of the tank so the crab can move to a cooler side if it gets too warm. You should also have a thermometer in the tank to keep an eye on the temperature in there. Hope this helps.
806711
The lamp is a fine size for pretty much any size tank but it would depend of the power of the bulb you have in it and what you are keeping in the tank. For a 10g turtle tank I would suggest a lower strength bulb maybe like 25-40w.
1645492
Works good in my 2.5 gal betta tanks, I leave in on all the time - but my lights throw no heat so it is ok.....when I had different bulbs that got warm I would unplug heater for a while. It is a great heater for when the house is cool.
2172260
Probably not if the heater is a coil type of heater. I am not sure about a heat lamp type of heater. The switch is rated for 600 watts, I believe, and each one would probably be OK individually, but more than one might overload the switch.
843730
It's meant for a smaller tank. I found it made the water too warm and since you can not adjust it, I just took it out. I would try it for a ten gallon but keep an eye on the temp.
324956
In my opinion, depending on how many hermits you have, I would recommend anywhere from a 5-10 gallon tank. This one would be too small. I'm using this tank for a smaller species tarantula. Hermies need more space than this tank would provide.
1068119
I'm not sure if it is the same bulb you need for a reptile heat source, it probably is the same; the "10" bulb means that you are buying 10 bulbs in quantity. They are very good and the customer service there is the best.
1442463
I've used this for over a year in an outdoor tortoise enclosure (the lamp is inside their "house") and I do use a ceramic heat emitter for night time heat. It is obviously not on at the same time as the basking lamp in the other socket. I haven't had any issues.
1068120
They are not suitable for a heat lamp in any form for reptiles.. The light spectrum is way off. Buy a dedicated Lamp. Trust me you will have a happier lizard..
128894
I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam... » Read More I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. « Show Less
2147522
No. It's just a heat lamp. It produces heat and light, although the light is minimal, comparatively speaking. It's too hot for my hens though. I had to go to a different wattage to avoid cooking them.
363024
The tank is made to grow coral . With that being said if you just add the white led I still don't think there will be enough light . It comes with dual bulbs so you can take out one and it shouldn't get too hot . Plus the tank comes with light fan to cool it down .i'm growing coral with mine and I don't have heat problems . The problem that you will have is with all the lights you will grow alge . Good for reef bad for fresh water .
580537
I would think that would be way too much heat for a 30 gallon. I have a water dragon and I actually don't even use a heat source at night. The cooling off at night to room temperature (70F plus) aids in their digestion. I'd do some research and see if it's the same for beardies...sorry cant recall and my phone battery is nearly dead! :)
233944
I use the 50watt in my betta tanks. (One gallon) and since its preset it shouldn't be to hot.
404777
no not that i remember i had to buy them i actually got regular incandescent aqurium bulbs they heated neough for my crested gecko i bought two one for each side. at the top of the enclosure it gets in the low 80s with the regular aquarium bulbs that almost too warm but mid height to bottom it will stay in the 70s.. so its safe.. the bulbs that will be in the fish section are very very cheap.. the are long bulbs
1672837
I seriously doubt it. I've used tank heaters in aquariums (not terrariums) and they seem to require full power. It seems like you need something with a thermostat. This simply controls the amount of power going to the device. I certainly would not risk my pet's life/health with this sort of set up.
418402
Hello, These fixtures were designed for agricultural purposes and come with 6500k lamps. Not sure how well they do or don't work in regard to aquariums. Wish I could help more. Thanks & please remember to shop with Healthy Harvest Florida!