Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
I know a breeder that doesn't provide a hot spot any more just warm ambient temps and winter drop. He made some beautiful blonde pastels last year (I bought one). Sound similar to Barkers theory. I personally stick to the conventional basking area. I've heard some people don't provide a hot spot during breeding season! I have dealt with RI's and would never go that route. My friends theory is in the wild it's all about ambient temps. I have Dr. Seward's DVD with Dan and Collette Sutherland and their breeding routine. It always provides hot spots with night drops of basking and ambient temps. They only change ambient temps during breeding season but never change basking temps(only5 degree night drop), thats the system I use. It's a great DVD, a must have for BP breeders and enthusiasts!
Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
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Originally Posted by Entropy
Well the heat gradiant in itself is usually made with a basking spot. I guess I'm just not understanding how you could have the proper gradient with no basking spot...:confuse:
Well, I have a 20g long and I have 2 heat mats on the warm side of the tank, hooked up to a thermostat and have the temps set at ~90-92. The cool side of the tank is around 81, and I am achieving that with an infrared lamp. I was worried that if I put a lamp on the warm side as well, it would get too hot on that side. Is this not the case?
Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
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Originally Posted by ChristyR
Well, I have a 20g long and I have 2 heat mats on the warm side of the tank, hooked up to a thermostat and have the temps set at ~90-92. The cool side of the tank is around 81, and I am achieving that with an infrared lamp. I was worried that if I put a lamp on the warm side as well, it would get too hot on that side. Is this not the case?
Yeah 90-92 is fine you don't need higher than that. Lots of people use tubs(with holes and lid of course) instead of glass tanks to better control temps and humidity. They are shorter and easier to clean and maintain. Lamps can dry the air alot!
Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
Okay, so if I wanted to supply a basking spot, do I need to lower the surface temps?
Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
Well 'technically' BPs don't really bask so if you're providing sufficient belly heat at the hot end then they should be peachy.
Re: Do they "need" a basking spot?
just having the temp gradient is fine...
