my warm side is running about 95-96, cool side about 87-88, and ambient temp is 80. should i use more substrate so the hot side doesnt get so hot?
09-24-2009, 11:49 PM
waltah!
Re: how hot is too hot?
That's a bit on the hot side IMO. I only keep mine with a warm side of 88-89 but many keep at slightly higher temps. What are you using to control the uth?
09-25-2009, 01:31 AM
seeya205
Re: how hot is too hot?
You can use a dimmer to lower the heat or get a thermostat! Therostats are great! You never have to worry about temps! You can get a cheap one for $25!
09-25-2009, 02:18 AM
psycho
Re: how hot is too hot?
Wow...high temps usually adult bps are good with 93*F sometimes mine go out to the koOl side when it reaches that temp...but not anymore since I bought a thermostat...
09-25-2009, 05:55 AM
Neal
Re: how hot is too hot?
I would say 90° for the hot side because temperatures can rise/fall pretty quick. I prefer to be on the safe side.
09-25-2009, 07:19 AM
lillyorchid
Re: how hot is too hot?
That is to hot IMO. My hot side is kept at 90. My cool side is kept at 85.
09-25-2009, 04:06 PM
h00blah
Re: how hot is too hot?
ya try to tone it down a few degrees. also, watch how ur BP reacts. check if they are spending a lot of time on the cool end, or watch for signs of stress that indicate that it might not be happy.
i understand that some BPs will soak if it gets too hot, so just watch for the signs.
09-28-2009, 11:03 AM
trott
Re: how hot is too hot?
Yeah, i would drop about 5 deg. on both sides and you should be good.Adding mor substrate will drop it a little but they will mat it down eventually. Always be able to control your temps externally if your not using a thermostat. A temp gun is worth its weight in gold for husbandry.
