UTH Question

[Pelican't]

I've looked at the UTH setup diagram, but I want to know if you remove the backing (covering the sticky side) or if you can leave the non-stick protector on when using foil tape (I know the UTH goes on the outside of the enclosure). Also, I leave at least an inch of cypress bedding, will I probably need to thin the level? It's an AP cage that so far I've been controlling so far with CHE's but with winter temperatures I'd like to use a UTH for the first time so I can get his hot hide temperatures to the optimal range without making the top of his hide or ambient too hot.

[Pelican't]

Oh, also what brand of UTH do you all recommend? Is ZooMed decent?

[KMG]

You can put regular foil on the sticky part of the uth. Then use foil tape to secure it to the tank bottom.

Substrate over a uth should be no more than 1/4 inch.

You NEED a thermostat on the uth. You have one right?

[Pelican't]

You can put regular foil on the sticky part of the uth. Then use foil tape to secure it to the tank bottom.

Substrate over a uth should be no more than 1/4 inch.

You NEED a thermostat on the uth. You have one right?

Thanks, yea I have a herpstat.

[RickyNY]

Oh, also what brand of UTH do you all recommend? Is ZooMed decent?

Get one of these: (Buy the appropriate size for your AP cage)
http://www.reptilebasics.com/ultratherm-heat-pads