Floodlight for Extra Lighting

[Nicholasdeaan]

Is it ok to use a low wattage floodlight with a dimmer on it for extra lighting? It doesn't put off any noticable heat! I tried it and since then my Cham will actually go to the bottom and check out her live plants. The cage is just so dark since I have thick foliage. Before she would never bother to. Or could it be she's drawn to the light as another heat source? My main concern is would it harm her eyes?

 

[gotwqqd]

Can you use a flood inn place of basking light?
I'm sure there will be more gradients of temperature but you may get more lower level light

 

[jpowell86]

One of my interest include testing various kinds of lights in correlation with plant growth. This thread caught my eye because about two months ago I purchased two 30 watt LED Flood Light from Redtag Lighting. It has grown plants in both a terrarium setting and a planted aquarium very well. Now, you didn't mention if your floodlight was LED. I would imagine your typical Halogen floodlight might be a little too intense on a chameleons eyes. If you are wanting more light without heat, try one of the LED Floodlights. Make sure it has a 120 degree beam so that the light will cover the enclosure more thoroughly. I'll be interested to hear what you decide to do.

 

[gotwqqd]

This has me wondering... Does a halogen bulb of same wattage throw more heat than a traditional incandescent bulb?

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

One of my interest include testing various kinds of lights in correlation with plant growth. This thread caught my eye because about two months ago I purchased two 30 watt LED Flood Light from Redtag Lighting. It has grown plants in both a terrarium setting and a planted aquarium very well. Now, you didn't mention if your floodlight was LED. I would imagine your typical Halogen floodlight might be a little too intense on a chameleons eyes. If you are wanting more light without heat, try one of the LED Floodlights. Make sure it has a 120 degree beam so that the light will cover the enclosure more thoroughly. I'll be interested to hear what you decide to do.

I have thought about getting the halogens since they give off particular light spectrums encouraging plant fruiting or growth, depending on which you have. Have yours actually helped work plant growth? Ive thought about getting some. And no I have an analog dimming 19 watt Neptun bulb. Here's a picture.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

And it seems to cover a large area as well, I have it in a large domed lighting fixture so the light isn't in a tight group.

 

[Lathis]

This has me wondering... Does a halogen bulb of same wattage throw more heat than a traditional incandescent bulb?

Less heat since halogens are more efficient than incandescents. Typically the more efficient the lighting type, the less energy is wasted as "heat".

 

[jpowell86]

This has me wondering... Does a halogen bulb of same wattage throw more heat than a traditional incandescent bulb?

Yes, a halogen light will burn hotter than an incandescent. Usually twice as hot as incandescent.

have thought about getting the halogens since they give off particular light spectrums encouraging plant fruiting or growth, depending on which you have. Have yours actually helped work plant growth? Ive thought about getting some. And no I have an analog dimming 19 watt Neptun bulb. Not a dimmer, I correct myself. Here's a picture

My only worry would be that Halogen lights are notorious for straining eye sight in humans. I would imagine this effect would be exponential on a chameleons eyesight.

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

:jpowell86
My only worry would be that Halogen lights are notorious for straining eye sight in humans. I would imagine this effect would be exponential on a chameleons eyesight.

Yes, I think you make a valid point. I know LG is popular for their LED Floodlights. I'm going to stop using the one I have and switch over to a low wattage LED. I'd rather not chance harming her eyes. Another plus it should and hopefully will make my plants grow thicker and taller. And being that I work at a hardware store I get discounts. Sweet deal.

 

[gotwqqd]

Less heat since halogens are more efficient than incandescents. Typically the more efficient the lighting type, the less energy is wasted as "heat".

Are you sure? = energy consumed does not necessarily translate to same heat output.
I think much will depend on what energy type(light wavelengths) is released from each.

 

[jpowell86]

Yes, I think you make a valid point. I know LG is popular for their LED Floodlights. I'm going to stop using the one I have and switch over to a low wattage LED. I'd rather not chance harming her eyes. Another plus it should and hopefully will make my plants grow thicker and taller. And being that I work at a hardware store I get discounts. Sweet deal.

I think you will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of growth you will get under a LED spotlight!!! Take advantage of that discount and let us know how it works out!

 

[Nicholasdeaan]

I'm hoping so. And I will, thanks!