Hello --

I'm working on the details of how I am going to set my cage up, and trying to figure out how much heat I might need before I buy the supplies. I am planning on using a 29g aquarium. I will insulate 3 of the 4 sides with black foam core board, cover the top with plexiglass with air holes drilled in for ventilation (how many holes and how big should they be).

For heat, I am planning on using a zoomed uth attached to a thermostat set at about 90-92 F, insulated on the bottom with aluminum foil. Do you think this will give me enough heat to keep the ambient air at about 80 degrees. (The room it will be in stays pretty consistent at 68.) Or, I was possibley thinking about a second uth on the other end set at 80. Will that be enough for the ambient temp? If not. I am considering getting a 30" incandescent light strip to go on top of the cage that would be on during the day -- attached to a rheostat if needed....

So, how much heat do you think I will need to keep the cage warm and toasty?

Thanks,

Chapskis1