DHPs vs CHEs | This or That 

Awesome, we're glad it helped! If you ever have other questions in the future, be sure to let us know, and we can do our best to help!

Agreed!

You'll see some big changes!

Samantha, it's hard to give set up advice in youtube comments, but we'd be glad to help you. Can I ask you to message Nick at the Contact Us tab on our website, along with some photos of your set up? He's our expect on such things.

I just asked the creative team to put this on their list.

The bulbs don't generate that kind of hotspot. If you look on our website you can see a breakdown of the heat from the bulb at multiple distances.

For nocturnal creatures the dhp tends to be better, also something that is not mention is due to the nature of the heat, it will help with drying terrariums, in turn aiding with the humidity drops that some species need

There are no cons that I’ve been able to find to offering deep heat at night. I’ve used both and have actually seen my snakes basking under the DHP’s at night. They never did this with CHE’s.

That's a great question. If you are using a ceramic heat emitter just for ambient temperatures then you would not have a need for a deep heat projector.

Synne, can you send a message to Nick through the contact tab on our website, with photos of your set up, and he will help you? He's been keeping boas for decades and will be happy to recommend the right product for you.

Unfortunately, we don't have the experience with Broiler chicks to definitively say yes or no. If you are looking to raise the ambient temperature of their enclosure, a CHE is likely a better choice as those will heat the air. DHPs will work better at directly delivering heat to an animal in a basking zone, so it won't heat the ambient temps as much.

I'll pass your recommendation on to the creative team!

It is not necessary to have a dimming thermostat but we Highly recommend using a dimmable thermostat as it will preserve the filament., and allow more control over how you heat your reptile.

@@RealPangeaReptile thanks so much!

CHEs can't really provide a good basking zone during the day, which would be beneficial for your Corn Snake's digestion. We would recommend using either a halogen bulb or deep heat projector during the day to provide a basking spot, then switching to a ceramic heat emitter at night if needed so that temperatures don't drop too far down. Both of these should be set on a thermostat to keep temps in a safe range. People typically recommend the following heat gradient: Basking surface: 90°F, Warm side: 78-82°F, Cool Zone: about 75°F.

Thank you the suggestion! For ectotherms that rely on 'basking spots' like leopard geckos, the DHP will offer a better solution. For animals that need ambient temperature control and heat gradients, like crested geckos, you may want a CHE.

Can you use a pulse proportional thermostat with a heat projector?as I don’t want to have to by a dimmer thermostat.thanks

@@RealPangeaReptile would deep heat emitters be good for a ball python?

My 80w Arcadia takes out humidity quick in my ball python tank, where as my 75w Che before maintained it well. I put it over the water bowl on the hot side. Is there something wrong there? I have a 40 gallon tank

that's not where you're going to get the best usage out of a DHP, they're best used when they need to push the heat a further distance. If you message us through out website with some photos of your set up we can help you find the right product for you.

What reptile is being housed in the enclosure, and what is the ambient temperature of the room it is in?

Arcadia's 80w DHP can create a basking spot ranging from 97°F to 143°F depending on the distance from the DHP to the spot. We recommend DHPs for basking spots as they are very effective at heating one spot, and emit waves that are more bioavailable for basking reptiles. CHEs on the other hand are better for ambient temperatures, and will do a better job raising the temperature of the whole enclosure. If you are currently using a CHE for a basking spot, then yes, we'd say the DHP would be a good replacement for that, but if your goal is to raise the ambient temperature, we'd stick with a CHE.

Before making any further considerations, we would recommend double checking the temperatures inside your enclosure. Their ideal temperatures ranges are 90-100°F in their basking spot, 80-85°F in the shade, and 76-80°F overnight. If their temperatures aren't in these ranges you will need a stronger heat source for the day, like a higher wattage halogen lamp. For nighttime to get the temps up, we would recommend a ceramic heat emitter since your goal will be to raise general ambient temps, not to provide a basking spot. Additionally, if you don't already have one, we would also recommend picking up a UVB bulb for your Tokay. If it is at all possible, we would also encourage you to upgrade the tank to a bigger one in the future if possible. Most places recommend 24x24x48 enclosures, as Tokays are very active, and will use the space. The Bio Dude and Reptifiles both have great care sheets you can reference for details and advice, so we would recommend checking out their sheets, linked here! www.thebiodude.com/blogs/how-do-i-create-a-bioactive-vivarium/tokay-gecko-gekko-gecko-care-sheet reptifiles.com/tokay-gecko-care-sheet/

@@RealPangeaReptile thank you!!! I will follow your recommendations. I’m so pissed the store employee told me 12x12x20 is big enough for two!! I will most definitely invest in a bigger enclosure!! I will buy a thermometer today to check the temps inside. And I will buy the heat emitter. Thank you very much

Hello! We aren't super well versed in invertebrate care, so we cannot offer specific advise on temperatures for your beetles. That being said, a CHE would help lower the humidity in the enclosure if it is able to run. However, if it is on a thermostat and does not run much, it won't do much for the humidity. If your only goal is to lower the humidity, it may be worth looking into purchasing a dehumidifier to use in the room they are in instead!

They are native to the southwestern United States/northwestern Mexico, and they live in dry, desert climates. So I believe they can tolerate hotter temperatures, but from what I have been reading, most people keep them at room temperature. The dehumidifier is a great idea. Thank you so much!

You can, if it's a high quality one. Make sure you use a brand with a good, established reputation. We have some one the website that would work for you.

@@RealPangeaReptile I ordered a 80W Arcadia DHP and considering to run it together with a 100W Zoomed ceramic..

They're more centralized beams of heat than a CHE.

As long as the thermostat can support the combined wattages of the heat lamps being used, it should work to run them together on the same thermostat! In this case, since the bulbs are being used in tandem, we would recommend keeping it on the day/night timer with the halogen unless supplementary nighttime heat is absolutely necessary for your enclosure.

Hello, sorry for the delay. You should email customer service with any issues! Hopefully this was resolved by now. Thanks!

@@RealPangeaReptile it is! Thank you!!