Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704
A 55 gallon is way overkill for a BP that size and could be overkill for most BP. Yes, that would be a tad big so save that for the 55 gallon in case you want to throw some lizards in it and just get some flexwatt. It is much cheaper than any heatmats that you will find at the store.
oyyyy....i have so much stuff to re-do
all due to not doing any research :colbert::mad:
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
this means that my $35 UTH and my $50 tanks were a complete waste of money :mad::mad::mad:
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by rmune0750
this means that my $35 UTH and my $50 tanks were a complete waste of money :mad::mad::mad:
you are lucky if you only paid that much for either. You can sell them off. Try craigslist.
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by rmune0750
this means that my $35 UTH and my $50 tanks were a complete waste of money :mad::mad::mad:
Don't worry about it...you may still be able to use your UTH, just be sure that you use a thermostat to control it.
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by elevatethis
Don't worry about it...you may still be able to use your UTH, just be sure that you use a thermostat to control it.
but then i have to get a huge tub
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by rmune0750
but then i have to get a huge tub
Not necessarily...what size is the heat pad you are currently using?
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by elevatethis
Not necessarily...what size is the heat pad you are currently using?
im using an exo-terra UTH for 50-60 gallon tanks :(
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by rmune0750
im using an exo-terra UTH for 50-60 gallon tanks :(
length and width wise, what are the dimensions?
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
Did you know that having a larger heat pad actually spreads the heat more evenly across of its surface? You are better off with the larger one, in reality. If you selected a tub in which the heat pad covered 1/4 of the bottom of the tub and controlled the heat pad with a reliable thermostat, you're good to go. Remember, the heat pad is going on the bottom outside of the tub, so you can even place the tub on the mat in such a way that its not covering the pad completely.
I use 11" Flexwatt in one of my racks and it works great. I think that the ET UTH is of similar dimensions.
Re: Cool side still isn't warm enough...
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Originally Posted by elevatethis
Did you know that having a larger heat pad actually spreads the heat more evenly across of its surface? You are better off with the larger one, in reality. If you selected a tub in which the heat pad covered 1/4 of the bottom of the tub and controlled the heat pad with a reliable thermostat, you're good to go. Remember, the heat pad is going on the bottom outside of the tub, so you can even place the tub on the mat in such a way that its not covering the pad completely.
I use 11" Flexwatt in one of my racks and it works great. I think that the ET UTH is of similar dimensions.
thats very good to hear....so what size tub do u think would be perfect with my circumstances?
