Sterilite and Thermal Gradients

[greenmonkey51]

Im considering getting a sterilte tub instead of using my 20g glass tank. But I dont know if I can get the right thermal gradient. Right now I have a peice of 12"x11" connected to a johnson thermastat on the warm end, then a same size peice of flexwatt connected to a dimmer on the cool end. I have to do this to get a correct thermal gradient. Would switching to a sterilite tub fix this. Could I just use the one peice of flexwatt.

[mlededee]

that depends on what the ambient temps are in the room the sterilite is in really. it is definitely easier in my opinion to regulate temps and humidity in a sterilite tub, but its hard to say whether it will elimiate the need for the second strip of flexwatt or not without knowing what the temp is in the room.

[greenmonkey51]

Its about 72 in the room

[SatanicIntention]

It's constantly 75 in our house, and I use a 2ftx11" piece of flexwatt for the cool side and another 12"x11" piece for the warm side. Both are controlled by a Herpstat 2. Keeps the temps 94 and 83 perfectly. Even the ambient temps in the tub are perfect, low to mid 80's. It is a 39" long x 16 1/2" wide x 9" tall tub. Works well for me

[greenmonkey51]

I may switch to a tub. I dont think my ambients are high enough Im also having trouble with humidity. Would I be better of switching to a sterilite. Also I like the height on my 20g, it allow for my girl to climb on her wood. Is there any steriltes that have close to the dimensions of a 20g long. Also Im using a dimmer to control my cool side. I usually have to fiddle with it a couple times a day to keep the temp in the good zone. Would another thermastat be worth it.

[unimom]

Try going to a Big Lots, Walmart or Target in your area, there are a billion different sizes. I went with a 41 quart sweater box because with the research that I did I thought that my ball would be better with a lower roof. From what I understand it helps them feel more secure. You may want to look thru the various threads here. I found a lot of info just by searching the threads.

[greenmonkey51]

I went to target and got a 54qt sterilite tub. I went with a taller roof just because it will allow her to climb on her wood like she likes to do. The lid seems a bit loose for a snake. Has anybody else noticed this.

[tigerlily]

A lot of people seem to use bungee cords, or clips to secure the top down. Better to be safe than sorry!

[greenmonkey51]

Should a single peice of 11" flexwatt work. The tub is 16" wide but the flexwatt is only 11" wide. Also the tub is 23" long and I use 2 peices of flexwatt for heating should I put both peices completely under the tub.

[justcage]

Should a single peice of 11" flexwatt work. The tub is 16" wide but the flexwatt is only 11" wide. Also the tub is 23" long and I use 2 peices of flexwatt for heating should I put both peices completely under the tub.

One peice will be plenty...