Using a thermostat?

[Beebulz]

I was looking into getting a thermostat to keep my temperatures in my tank from being too low or too high without having to keep adjusting it every day.

I was looking at the hygrotherm, but I am somewhat confused as to how it works. The description says it has an alarm that goes off when it reaches temperature threshold, but it doesn't actually turn off the heat? I am looking for something that will actually turn off the heat if it gets too hot because I can't always be here.

The other one I was looking at was the repti therm by zoo med, which I think actually does turn off the heat.

I wanted opinions from someone who uses thermostats in with their enclosures though before I go buying one, and maybe you can clear up any misconceptions I am getting from the reviews online.

[Lija]

Repti term is ok, but not great. Hydrotherm is different, I think it's one of best controllers out there, for that price nothing can beat it. It controls both humidity and temps.

It has a probe that you put in a tank. In a display you will see current temps and humidity. You will have the ability to program it the way you need it. Say you want 82f day, 78 night, constant humidity 75. You can program it this way, plug your heat lamp and fogger and will have exactly what you want. It will turn off/on heat and fogger.

[Beebulz]

That is what I needed to know. I will definitely go with the Hygrotherm then, I just wanted to make sure that it did actually turn the heat on and off at the temperatures I set it at.
Amazon has it for a pretty good price.

Thanks Lija!

[Lija]

No problem, that thing is awesome, you will love it!