Hi guys
Been a while since posting here, but coming out of our Winter here in South Africa into one hot and dry summer I hope to be more active with some interesting finds to share.
I am about to get my first White's tree frogs and really excited. They come and go on the market over here, but I think I have found what hopes to be a healthy pair, but still waiting on feedback from the seller. I am starting to get the tank set up in the mean time and I've opted for a set-up where I will flood the bottom about 5-10cm deep and have various potted plants/creepers with logs and some handy fish to help with cleaning up the tank - which I have used with my Fire bellied before and works really well in keeping the water clean.
MY question is although it is nice and warm at the moment our winter months I always struggle with keeping temps high enough, so I am still unsure if I should be using a fish tank heater submerged in the water or an under tank heating pad. I like to use the fish tank heater as I find these easier to control humidity and temps but would also like to hear some feedback from guys who have had success with both options. I have read different threads and care sheets and most vary in opinion.
Please your feedback is much appreciated.
Many thanks!
Darryn
I use a double lighting fixture and a 25w Fluker's Black light bulb. Doesn't through off much light but keeps the tank around 69-70 at night and it gets down to 62 in our house at night. During the day it gets up to 77-78.
My house gets cold in Winter, like 12 degrees Celsius cold!
In that case a higher wattage bulb, no more than 50 watts can be used, or an UTH.
Cool, I will give the under tank heater a try first and see how it goes. I have had bad luck with using lights in the past with amphibians but will probably end up using a UVB in the day anyway.
Thanks for the feedback and advice.
No problem, let us know how it works out.
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