new male fantasy froglet

[aquamentus11]

Don't use UVB lamps with these frogs. Its not necessary and can cause issues with over exposure. Only Incandescent heat bulbs no higher than 50 watts should be used. The CHE is fine though. Always use lamps that have a dimmer switch too so you can dial in the right amount of heat and light you need from the particular bulb you are using.

i've got a rheostat hooked up to it. i just don't trust mats or CHE's without some form of control

[GrifTheGreat]

i've got a rheostat hooked up to it. i just don't trust mats or CHE's without some form of control

Thermostats work well too. I use Zoo Med Hygrotherm Temp/Humidity control unit.

[aquamentus11]

how long does it take the exo terra mats to heat up? the zoo med ones have always been pretty quick, but it's been a few hours and this one isn't doing anything. i'm testing it soi don't have it running through a thermostat

[GrifTheGreat]

how long does it take the exo terra mats to heat up? the zoo med ones have always been pretty quick, but it's been a few hours and this one isn't doing anything. i'm testing it soi don't have it running through a thermostat

It should never take that long. Take it back its faulty.

[aquamentus11]

unfortunately, i ordered it on amazon

[Ra]

I think using a red bulb heat lamp is just more reliable, once you turn it on, you know its working.

[GrifTheGreat]

I think using a red bulb heat lamp is just more reliable, once you turn it on, you know its working.

The only thing I don't like about heat bulbs is that usually they only last about a year then blow and you have to replace them. I will periodically buy replacements before the other burn out. I've never really had any trouble out of a UTH. I've heard other people have issues with them not working when they get them and apply the UTH to the enclosure. I never buy a UTH from Amazon because they need to be brand new. Once applied they're never to be removed from the tank until they no longer work. UTH are made up of very small wiring and a slight bend can damage them and cause risk of fire. Once applied on the enclosure you want it on don't reuse it if you ever remove it. Throw it away and ALWAYS buy new when it comes to a UTH.

CHE like you have work well too, but I prefer to combine both UTH fir a warm side and a heat bulb for ambient air warmth. I also prefer the use of a lamp that has a dimmer switch so I can adjust the bulbs output for fine tuning. Works perfectly.