Re: 20 Gallon Tank Setup.....HELP!!!
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Mephibosheth1
Got the Acurite 00891....
ill try moving the probe
by "low wattage bulb" what are you referring too (5W, 10W, etc)???
and aren't lamp dimmers usually installed on a wall?
I haven't bought a bulb for a tank in a looooong time but I'm fairly certain they don't come that low (except for compact fluorescents). I would go with a 60-100w and then you can dim it down if needed.
You can get something called a piggy back dimmer. You plug the lamp directly into the dimmer, and plug the dimmer into the wall. There is a little slider where you can adjust the temp.
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Re: 20 Gallon Tank Setup.....HELP!!!
The probe from the tstat goes on the OUTSIDE of the tank. It goes between the glass and the UTH. Your tstat needs to be set on whatever temp that is needed to achieve the 90 hot spot on TOP of the substrate(probably around 93-95). You should only have about 1/2"-3/4" deep substrate. Any more than that makes it hard for the heat to get through. Make sure you are measuring the temperature on the TOP of the substrate with the accurite unit or the probe because that's where the animal will be. As for the lamp you will need a 50-75 watt red or blue night time bulb in a ceramic fixture. It needs to be left on 24/7 to keep your ambient air temp around 80. Also it helps to cover the screen mesh completely except for where the heat lamp will sit. This will help to hold heat and humidity. Here's an example, it's covered with insulated bubble wrap. Most people use plexiglass or damp towels. Here's my 10 gallon.
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Re: 20 Gallon Tank Setup.....HELP!!!
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Originally Posted by
Mephibosheth1
I got a 75W heat bulb and light hood as well as a stronger heat pad (it will actually go over the temp I want it at, that way the thermostat will be able to tone it down properly.
new temps are 88, 78, with 77% humidity.
Very good! Now get us some pics of your snake and it's home. :D