How warm should i keep my terrarium?

Question

Like what temp.?

So far what i have in it is soil with a palm and an ivy and som rocks with a sectioned off water area...what temp should i keep it at? I have a desk lamp on it that is 50W and 20V and it puts off heat for some reason!! lol so i guess i dont ahve to get a heat lamp?? but can you tell me if this will help heat the tank to the right temp?

Answer 1

we do need to know what kind of animal...be specific...even different snakes have different needs...same for lizards different lizards have different needs...

Answer 2

Goodness gracious, dear.  As stated above - the set up is just fine for the PLANTS, but what kind of animal are you intending to put in the terrarium?!!

Frogs/newts/lizards/salamanders/etc. all have different light and heat requirements.

So, are you just making a nice tank full of pretty plants, with a pool they can enjoy?  Or will some sort of animal be introduced to this tank?

I found this question under reptiles.  Were you instead meaning to post it under house plants?

Answer 3

We need to know what you are keeping in the terrarium.  Different animals have different needs.