Heat Pads

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Originally Posted by mmchoppers

To update, I just got a exo terra heat pad 8"x8" to heat up a 20g glass tank. That was the only size they had, I also got a rheostat. This is all for my brother until he gets the money to buy some good stuff. So, my questions are: 1. How long does it take for UTH's to heat up? 2. Are you supposed to stick it directly on the cage, or should it heat the cage just fine from below? I dont want to stick it directly on the bottom of the cage because it makes it a pain to clean, so it's sitting about two inches below the cage. I've been watching it for the past hour and the temp is not rising!!

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You have to take the paper off and stick it to the bottom on the outside of the tank.The box should show you the proper way to install it.When you clean the tank you only need to clean the inside where the snake is.You will not get heat under the tank unless its installed correctly.Also use the little rubber legs like as you need air flow under the tank or it could crack the glass if your reostat fails.

Ok, thanks. This just makes me like tubs more, hehe. Easy in, easy out, no hassle. I wish I could convince my bro! Thanks all, and to all a good night...