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Is an AP T8 too overkill?

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  • 05-28-2016, 11:21 AM
    Mizaniverse
    Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    So I'm getting a baby bp in the next week. I have a little 6qt set up. I know it can't stay in there for too long, but I can't move it up into a 15qt because I can't heat my room enough. I ordered a AP T8 with a 80 watt Pro-Heat panel, thinking I was going to get an adult. Is an AP T8 too overkill once the little bp gets too big? (Side question: when is too big for a 6 qt tub?

    Main Points:

    Is a T8 too big for a young bp?
    Any cheap ways to divide a T8 (I have no money left :please:)?

    Would an 80 watt rhp be too much to make an effective heat gradient for half a T8?

    Thanks, just trying to solve these problems before I get my bp.
  • 05-28-2016, 11:27 AM
    Rob
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    The AP divider is only 20 bucks. If you can't spring for that how are you going to feed this animal?


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  • 05-28-2016, 12:48 PM
    Mizaniverse
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Rob View Post
    The AP divider is only 20 bucks. If you can't spring for that how are you going to feed this animal?


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    The reason I can't afford that is because my money is going towards the food. I see your concern though. It's not like I don't have the money, but if I can do something myself with the same quality, but for less, why not? Anyways, do you know if that if the heat panel I have would provide a good gradient?
  • 05-28-2016, 01:11 PM
    chrid16371
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Your heat panel is fine for a full T8 but if you use a divider you will want a 40w panel. You really should use a divider with a baby ball unless you want the problems of refusals.

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  • 05-28-2016, 01:18 PM
    Mizaniverse
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrid16371 View Post
    Your heat panel is fine for a full T8 but if you use a divider you will want a 40w panel. You really should use a divider with a baby ball unless you want the problems of refusals.

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    So I'll have to buy another heat panel? Not trying to cut corners here, but what if I installed the RHP in one corner of the T8. It would heat more the side of the cage that isn't being used but the heat would also radiate towards the side of the cage that occupied. Then, I could use THG tape to achieve the hot spot. Thats just an idea, I don't even know if it will work.
  • 05-28-2016, 01:20 PM
    chrid16371
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    What are the dimensions of the 80w? Half a T8 is 24x24 so the 40w from reptile basics would work which is 12.5x12.5.

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  • 05-28-2016, 01:31 PM
    Mizaniverse
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrid16371 View Post
    What are the dimensions of the 80w? Half a T8 is 24x24 so the 40w from reptile basics would work which is 12.5x12.5.

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    88 watt, 12" x 14" x 1" not much bigger then a RB panel. I could monitor it with a thermostat (I would do that regardless)
  • 05-28-2016, 01:32 PM
    chrid16371
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    You usually want the longest part of the rhp to be half the size of the cage.

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  • 05-28-2016, 01:36 PM
    chrid16371
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Yeah 12x14 is pretty close. Just as long as it doesn't heat your cool side to hot that should work.

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  • 05-28-2016, 01:53 PM
    Mizaniverse
    Re: Is an AP T8 too overkill?
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by chrid16371 View Post
    Yeah 12x14 is pretty close. Just as long as it doesn't heat your cool side to hot that should work.

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    What would you consider too hot?
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