Re: Is there a Difference
The ZooMed UTH I have does not have a thermostat I will get one and the substrate is about maybe a little more then a half inch a inch at the most
Re: Is there a Difference
For a good T-stat you could also try Reptile Basics they also have some very nice UTH as well :) I love my Vivarium 300 and plan to get more in the future
www.reptilebasics.com
Re: Is there a Difference
They can be comparable in quality, although ZooMed heat pads have a reputation for lasting longer.
There are several inexpensive options for a thermostat or rheostat if you only have one or two cages to control temps on. In our stores and in our breeding facility as well we use the ZA thermostats, as well as the helix thermostats, and we have tried every single thermostat we carry.
-Jen
Re: Is there a Difference
IF you have a T-stat a UTH that covers up to a little over half the tank would be fine. All my tanks have flexwatt that covers about one half the tank and I have had no problems at all. This also makes it a little easier to keep the thermal gradient a little more stable :)