Temporary tub: is this ok?

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Originally Posted by cmack91

I would just run it for a while to make sure that the heat pad will keep proper ambient temps (unless shes gonna let you heat a room), other than that it should be fine:gj:.

Nevermimd, I re read it and saw that yoir already doing that

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My mom's house IS much colder than my apartment. If I do need more heat, is the ok to use a lamp with plastic tubs with that clip they come with? Obviously setting them right on the plastic is a horrible idea. What is a safe distance from the plastic?

I have my Bp in a good ole Rubbermaid tub, as long as the temps and humidity are good, he/she should be fine :gj:

Perfect!
I'm actually digging the purple.

I'm glad you decided to take your little one with you. It will definitely put your mind at ease. :)

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Originally Posted by Emily Hubbard

My mom's house IS much colder than my apartment. If I do need more heat, is the ok to use a lamp with plastic tubs with that clip they come with? Obviously setting them right on the plastic is a horrible idea. What is a safe distance from the plastic?

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it depends on the size of the lamp, and the wattage of the bulb. I would set it about 18'' above the tub, and go from there checking periodically and adjusting.

heres my stand alone tub that i use for QT:
i cut a hole in with a soldering iron, and hot glued some screen over the hole
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMAG0685.jpg
and the light i use is for a 10g aquarium, with the double socket in the midde, and i have one 15w bulb in the front. as long as my room doesnt fall below 65, my temps are fine
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMAG0684.jpg

if you use a normal dome lamp, it should be fine as long as you have enough time before you leave to figure out how far away to set it up.

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Originally Posted by cmack91

it depends on the size of the lamp, and the wattage of the bulb. I would set it about 18'' above the tub, and go from there checking periodically and adjusting.

heres my stand alone tub that i use for QT:
i cut a hole in with a soldering iron, and hot glued some screen over the hole
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMAG0685.jpg
and the light i use is for a 10g aquarium, with the double socket in the midde, and i have one 15w bulb in the front. as long as my room doesnt fall below 65, my temps are fine
http://i972.photobucket.com/albums/a...1/IMAG0684.jpg

if you use a normal dome lamp, it should be fine as long as you have enough time before you leave to figure out how far away to set it up.

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Thanks! I have a 75 watt dome lamp with a black night bulb. I currently only use it on cold nights, but it is just all around colder where I'm going. I am sure I could find a way to suspend it above the tub if I need it. I actually got a travel tub on the smaller side because I figured it would be easier to heat. :)

No problem, my guess is it should work around 16"