Aquarium enclosure getting too hot

I have two temperature gauges - one at each end of my 45-gal. aquarium to monitor the hot/cool sides. I have a red heat bulb focused on one side only, and it stay just below 90 degrees on that side. The problem is, the other side stays about 86, which is really too warm from what I understand for the cool side. I want it to be around 80-82.

I don't have heat pad for under the tank, which is probably a good thing at the moment. I reduced the wattage on my bulb from 100 to 75, but it hasn't helped. I suppose I could go even lower - to 50 or so, but I still need an under the tank heater which would only raise the temperature, not lower it.

Any suggestions?

Pics would really help. I've played the heat lamp game for a while.

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeGuy

Pics would really help. I've played the heat lamp game for a while.

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My current setup.

I tried leaving my door open so the room's temp wouldn't remain high, and it did seem to lower the temps a bit.

Well....I don't see a way to attach an image. I took it with my smartphone, so it's not a URL anywhere, and I don't see an option to attach a file.

Use tapa talk! It will host images for you
Otherwise you have to upload it to a photo hosting site to post it.

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Trying link from Photobucket now.

http://s1303.photobucket.com/user/Cr...e3945.jpg.html

Are you sure your probes are right? I always had the peoblem that myhot sude using a 150 wat would be like 97 on the hot side and around 75 on the cool side, tje problen was my room was to cold

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Originally Posted by zeion97

Are you sure your probes are right? I always had the peoblem that myhot sude using a 150 wat would be like 97 on the hot side and around 75 on the cool side, tje problen was my room was to cold

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My hot side hovers around 90 degrees, and my cool side had been around 86, which I felt was too warm. I moved the bulb up off the top a bit and tilted it toward the side a little and also opened the door to the room, which lets more of the warm air out. I checked again yesterday and the cool side was down to the low 80s, which is where I'd like it to be - unless it should be different.

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Originally Posted by Tricon7

I have two temperature gauges - one at each end of my 45-gal. aquarium to monitor the hot/cool sides. I have a red heat bulb focused on one side only, and it stay just below 90 degrees on that side. The problem is, the other side stays about 86, which is really too warm from what I understand for the cool side. I want it to be around 80-82.

I don't have heat pad for under the tank, which is probably a good thing at the moment. I reduced the wattage on my bulb from 100 to 75, but it hasn't helped. I suppose I could go even lower - to 50 or so, but I still need an under the tank heater which would only raise the temperature, not lower it.

Any suggestions?

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I am real new so I don't know much. I thought a Uth was necessary with ball pythons. Also you should have a hide on both sides I think i only see one.

I don't use a UTH on my little 10 gallon. To reduce your temps a little I recommend using an Exo-Terra lamp stand. I've been using one for a long time.(link included) This product is also available at PetSmart for a couple dollars more. I have a single 75 watt red bulb on one side and it's raised up about 7 inches over the cage. I like being able to adjust the temps on warmer or cooler days. I might even have to go down to a 60 watt bulb for the summer. I can't raise the lamp much more and today's temps were 90hot/80cool and 60%RH. Perfect.

http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Holder-Bracket-Reptiles/dp/B007D1BUJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366067493&sr=8-2&keywords=exo+terra+lamp

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...psbda57e1d.jpg

Get a uth on a thermostat, get you a night or red bulb try different wattages until you find what works for you. What used to work best for me was a low watt moonlight buld with opposite end of tank covered with damp clean wash rag. Kept ambient, and humidity nearly perfect. No one will be able to give you exactly what you need to do, you'll have to wing it with trial and error because everyones home/or reptile room conditions are different. Just a reminder that its always best to setup enclosures, racks, etc a week or two in advance in order to get the system dialed in for optimal living condition. I prefer 2 weeks in the end its easier on you and the animals.

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Originally Posted by TheSnakeGuy

I don't use a UTH on my little 10 gallon. To reduce your temps a little I recommend using an Exo-Terra lamp stand. I've been using one for a long time.(link included) This product is also available at PetSmart for a couple dollars more. I have a single 75 watt red bulb on one side and it's raised up about 7 inches over the cage. I like being able to adjust the temps on warmer or cooler days. I might even have to go down to a 60 watt bulb for the summer. I can't raise the lamp much more and today's temps were 90hot/80cool and 60%RH. Perfect.

http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Holder-Bracket-Reptiles/dp/B007D1BUJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366067493&sr=8-2&keywords=exo+terra+lamp

http://i1058.photobucket.com/albums/...psbda57e1d.jpg

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Oh I thought they always needed heat on their bellies.

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Originally Posted by lisafoster2510

Oh I thought they always needed heat on their bellies.

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As long as they have the proper heat gradient (hot spot and cool end), you can accomplish it however you need. If a room stays over 75 degrees, then a thermostat-controlled UTH is all you need. If your room is cooler, you have to make adjustments since a UTH won't warm ambient temps. In the OP's case, a UTH would allow a proper hot spot without raising the entire tank's ambient temps so much (heat bulb can be raised farther away).

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Originally Posted by Annarose15

As long as they have the proper heat gradient (hot spot and cool end), you can accomplish it however you need. If a room stays over 75 degrees, then a thermostat-controlled UTH is all you need. If your room is cooler, you have to make adjustments since a UTH won't warm ambient temps. In the OP's case, a UTH would allow a proper hot spot without raising the entire tank's ambient temps so much (heat bulb can be raised farther away).

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Thanks for the info. I am still learning something new every day. :)

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Originally Posted by lisafoster2510

Thanks for the info. I am still learning something new every day. :)

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No problem. It gets easy sometimes to just spout the one way that works for the person answering a question. I use a heated room and racks, but have used individual tanks in the past. Each individual has to figure out what fits with their setup and animals and just use the rest of our opinions/experiences as a guide, not as the final say. :gj: