New Tub Set-Up

[Virago]

I have a glass tank, but is a UTH ok to use on plastic tubs or acrylic? I’m guessing with the use of a thermostat, it wouldn’t get hot enough to melt the plastic, just wanting to verify, in case I ever go the more economical route and use plastic tubs.


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perfectly fine, you shouldn't use any heat source without some kind of thermostat device. plastic tubs won't melt unless it gets around 170°

[Virago]

at least 170 some can go up to 260.

[Sgt7212]

at least 170 some can go up to 260.

Thank you for the confirmation!


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[purpleroan]

It's definitely fine! I was worried at first too but this forum reassured me and I've had mine set up for a few days now with zero issues. As long as there's a thermostat it won't melt (and I watched mine climb to about 103 before I got the stat [and snake don't worry] and there still wasn't an issue, maybe long-term but you're definitely safe to use it normally).

EDIT: Sorry, I didn't see that Virago had replied!