Heating pads

[zstamps]

I have been using a lamp but want to switch. Does the heating pad need to be as long as the tank or smaller and just put in in the center. I have Gromp in a 5 gallon at the moment since he is still small (I'll switch him to the ten gallon when he's bigger) How big should the heating pad be?

[jasonm96]

Heating pad should cover no more than half wall but placed at one end not the middle, this allows a thermal gradient

[zstamps]

Heating pad should cover no more than half wall but placed at one end not the middle, this allows a thermal gradient

Alright, I have it under the tank on one side or should it go on the side of the tank

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[zstamps]

Alright, I have it under the tank on one side or should it go on the side of the tank

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Can you show me how you have yours set up?

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[jasonm96]

I don't use one, I use a heat lamp but should show you in the instructions. What you wanna do it place it so it's half the wall, but above substrate, in line with the top so the animal can come in contact with it. You want to put a digital thermometer probe directly on the mat. You'll need either a on/off or pulse proportial thermostat to regulate the temperatures, the probe should also be in contact with the mat, on the inside of the tank

[zstamps]

Alright, thank you very much

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[jasonm96]

No problem, any more questions feel free to ask

[zstamps]

No problem, any more questions feel free to ask

Can you show me your enclosure? I would just like to see

No problem, any more questions feel free to ask

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[monster]

All im going to say about this is once you put it on the side your going to lose a few degrees, its going to happen. If you cover 2/3 of the top with foil or saran wrap it helps from letting the heat escape. As the heat rises it is reflected back down into the tank. I do this and it helps a lot, and the way mine is setup is I have2/3 covered but 2 parts cut out instead of covering 2/3 and haveing just one opening for the air. This way there is a intake and outtake for airflow which will help a lot from the air going stagnant. Oh almost forgot the foil helps keep heat in better then saran wrap. I find saran wrap is ok if your just trying to trap humidity but isn't the best for heat.

[zstamps]

All im going to say about this is once you put it on the side your going to lose a few degrees, its going to happen. If you cover 2/3 of the top with foil or saran wrap it helps from letting the heat escape. As the heat rises it is reflected back down into the tank. I do this and it helps a lot, and the way mine is setup is I have2/3 covered but 2 parts cut out instead of covering 2/3 and haveing just one opening for the air. This way there is a intake and outtake for airflow which will help a lot from the air going stagnant. Oh almost forgot the foil helps keep heat in better then saran wrap. I find saran wrap is ok if your just trying to trap humidity but isn't the best for heat.

Can I see how you have it all set up?

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[monster]

Im a pretty busy guy around this time of the of day, which would be dinner time where I am but if I can get time later I will take a few pics for you and post them. And if not today I will get some up 2morrow for sure.

[zstamps]

Im a pretty busy guy around this time of the of day, which would be dinner time where I am but if I can get time later I will take a few pics for you and post them. And if not today I will get some up 2morrow for sure.

Alright

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