Hi! I could really use some help. I'm trying to set up a sterilite tub for a BP. (I've used glass tanks in the past, but after learning the pros of a tub vs tank, I wanted to give it a shot.)
So along with the other essentials of a BP setup I purchased a Zoo Med UTH and a sterilite plastic tub. I'm very unhappy with myself for not thinking about this earlier- the warnings on the bottom of the UTH say to only use on glass. (It's not the mini one, which I read is safe to use on plastic.) I tried to find clarification on this online. (I found a few threads on here.) Apparently there's danger of the plastic melting and/or toxic chemicals being released into the air from the plastic. Some people, however, claim that if the UTH is being regulated by a thermostat (which it will be) then there shouldn't be a problem.
Does anyone have any experience with UTH's and plastic tubs? I'm at a loss as to what to do. I don't know what my other options are. Can anyone give me any advise? Thank you so much.