How to set up a PVC cage (AP T8) With Pictures!

[Commandokev]

My cages are sitting on http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-...to-55/20666560
It is a wood TV stand.

I powered them up approx. 18hrs ago. The top cage heated up nicely.

[martin82531]

My cages are sitting on http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-...to-55/20666560
It is a wood TV stand.

I powered them up approx. 18hrs ago. The top cage heated up nicely.

I use the same - they go very nice with the T8's. My output 1 is set to 103 to give me my 90 degrees on the bottom.


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[Commandokev]

That's so weird. I taped my Flexwatt's directly to the bottom almost identically how Aaron did in the picture. The clips are hanging just off the bottom of the cage so they stack properly. Hopefully it just needs a day or two to level out. I got that idea from this page, most likely from you! Thanks it does look great!

[martin82531]

That's so weird. I taped my Flexwatt's directly to the bottom almost identically how Aaron did in the picture. The clips are hanging just off the bottom of the cage so they stack properly. Hopefully it just needs a day or two to level out. I got that idea from this page, most likely from you! Thanks it does look great!

I don't know if this makes a difference or not but I also put down foil tape on the tv stand itself to align were the heat tape is on the T8.

[Skittles101]

Newbie here. So glad this thread is still going! Aaron, I am your fan and have cataloged the valuable info you share.

I am going to order a T8 this week. No one on this thread has mentioned using Ultratherm UTH on their AP cages. Any comments on the difference between using Flexwatt or Ultratherm? Quality, dependability, heat wattage output, price? I need something easy to assemble. I am not comfortable wiring and clipping my own electronics.

Aaron, I was thrilled to see you say a divided T8 can house 2 adult male BPs! Now I can satisfy my itch and buy another BP.

[The Serpent Merchant]

Newbie here. So glad this thread is still going! Aaron, I am your fan and have cataloged the valuable info you share.

I am going to order a T8 this week. No one on this thread has mentioned using Ultratherm UTH on their AP cages. Any comments on the difference between using Flexwatt or Ultratherm? Quality, dependability, heat wattage output, price? I need something easy to assemble. I am not comfortable wiring and clipping my own electronics.

Aaron, I was thrilled to see you say a divided T8 can house 2 adult male BPs! Now I can satisfy my itch and buy another BP.

Ultratherms are very high quality products, but they really aren't going to be ideal on a T8. You really have 2 options. Flexwatt or THG Heat tape. When ordering the cage from AP if you select the flexwatt heat tape option they will send you 2 feet of 11inch flexwatt heat tape wired up and ready to be plugged into your thermostat, alternatively you can order THG heat tape from reptile basics and have them wire it for you for no additional charge. THG heat tape is a higher quality product vs flexwatt, but both will serve you well.

[BrandyL1193]

Sorry to reply to this thread again......but I have a question. I have been looking for something to sit the T8 on when I purchase.....I am having a hard time finding anything that comes close to 24 inches deep to sit it on.....does everyone just let them hang off a few inches in the back or something? Thanks

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[Mr. Misha]

Sorry to reply to this thread again......but I have a question. I have been looking for something to sit the T8 on when I purchase.....I am having a hard time finding anything that comes close to 24 inches deep to sit it on.....does everyone just let them hang off a few inches in the back or something? Thanks

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Yep definitely do. I got a table from Ikea thats about 18 or 20 inches and a little bit hangs off in the back. Not a big deal.

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[The Serpent Merchant]

Sorry to reply to this thread again......but I have a question. I have been looking for something to sit the T8 on when I purchase.....I am having a hard time finding anything that comes close to 24 inches deep to sit it on.....does everyone just let them hang off a few inches in the back or something? Thanks

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These are perfect for holding 48" x 24" cages:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Folding-Ta...ables/29402407

[BrandyL1193]

Hmmm I already have one of those tables......

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