Quote Originally Posted by pretends2bnormal View Post
Just a slightly different idea I had while reading your post that you may want to consider:

You could connect the tubes to an in-line aquarium heater with adjustable thermostat like is done sometimes with ponds or very large aquariums. It may work out more electrically efficient or even less bulky to set up that way.

I feel like it would take more electricity to run the heat pad enough that the water heats in tubes (especially if they are plastic as it does insulate a bit) compared to the more direct heat the in-line heater would provide. From how I picture it, it would probably need less space outside the enclosure to set up that way as well, though that may not be true.

Looking forward to seeing the result regardless, large water areas aren't commonly posted for reptiles, much less retics.

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Thank you for the suggestion. I have already been considering this as an option. Will look more into it. I know my girl and I also know she loves the water. Will be great to get it all done. Just want it done right. Taking my time building it out and getting it ready. Want something that will last a long time.