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Question about maintaining heat tactics
I'm having trouble keeping the cool end above 75 degrees F at night and it seems to work a lot better with a towel over it. Is it ok to keep a towel over the heat lamp and cage?
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Re: Question about maintaining heat tactics
I wouldn't use a towel over a heat lamp. If you want to use a towel you can put it next to the lamp. Most people put foil on top of the cage. It helps keep in heat and humidity.
Since lamps shouldn't be on at night, I suggest switching to a ceramic bulb. What size tank are you using, and what size is your bp?
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Re: Question about maintaining heat tactics
no i wouldent ever put somthing of any fabric on a heat lamp thats a very easy way of starting a fire. If you cant maintain that cage i reccomend switching over to a 41 qt sterilite tub one of the best cheapest safest cages! =D
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Re: Question about maintaining heat tactics
or you could use a second UTH with a dimmer between the UTH and the thermostat.
If the towel helps insulate the tank, maybe you could try some more permanent insulation? Perhaps a piece of plexi glass with some foam core on top?
Insulating the sides and back of the tank will also help.
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Re: Question about maintaining heat tactics
I use 2 UTH's and 2 thermostats myself.
But that IS expensive.
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