Uth help!

I purchased the Zoo-Med "Repti-Therm" UTH for my 10 gal tank. Right now the tank is on top of a wood-finish dresser. Will the rubber feet allow enough clearance for it to be used safely or should I "Side-mount" it?

Additionally, will side mounting be less effective than underneath the tank?:confused:

If it's controlled by a thermostat (which it should be...) there is no hazard...

... and a side mounted UTH doesn't work very well at all.

I had the same concern I just bought bigger rubber feet at the local hardware store :)

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Originally Posted by wax32

... and a side mounted UTH doesn't work very well at all.

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Can someone please confirm this or give some more thoughts?

The rubber stands might not be high enough of a clearance for your thermostat probe to be on the bottom of the UTH. If thats the case you can go buy some bigger ones at walmart for like $1.50 for 4 in the " Do it youself" aisle. Thats what i did

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Originally Posted by SkYyame

Can someone please confirm this or give some more thoughts?

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Yes, because UTHs are meant to make surface temps hotter, not ambient. Since the snake doesn't lay on the side of the tank, it's pointless.

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Originally Posted by SkYyame

Can someone please confirm this or give some more thoughts?

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If you need extra ambient temperatures then side mounting a uth isn't a bad idea, but I would have the belly heat before side heat.

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Originally Posted by LGray23

Yes, because UTHs are meant to make surface temps hotter, not ambient. Since the snake doesn't lay on the side of the tank, it's pointless.

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Then how do you bring up ambient temps without a lamp?

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Originally Posted by snakesRkewl

If you need extra ambient temperatures then side mounting a uth isn't a bad idea, but I would have the belly heat before side heat.

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I didn't realize they affected ambient temps at all? Good to know I guess.