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Heating help
I currently have a regular heat lamp on one side of my BP's 30 gallon aquarium.
I want to get something else, because I know it is not a fan of bright light (understandably so), but I am unsure what is best?
Would I be better off getting a ceramic heat emitter, a red/blue bulb, a UTH, or both?
If I get a UTH what is the best way to maintain air flow under an aquarium which is on a wooden stand?
I just want to get what is best for the snake without burning my house down in the process.
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Re: Heating help
A lot of brand name UTHs have rubber feet that you can prop your tank on to keep airflow.
I suggest getting a UTH with a herpstat or t-stat to control it. Use tape to secure it under the tank though, if you use the adhesive that comes with it, it's very hard to remove and reuse. :]
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Re: Heating help
The UTH that I purchased came with little plastic footies that I could place at the bottom of the tank to allow airflow. It was a reptitherm UTH.
I use both lamps and UTH with dimmer switch to make sure that the floor isn't getting too hot. The only problem I am having now is that my ambient air is getting a little too warm during the day and warming up the cool side. I switch to the red bulb at night so I can still offer some ambient warmth but keep the harsh light away.
Hopefully I could help some...I am a newbie and still feel a little funny offering advice lol
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