tank problems

[CherNasty21]

ok so its kind of cool out and i checked the temp of my tank and it says 78 and 75 i have a 150w bulb and a heating pad but idk what elese to get the temp up any help ?

[brett1489]

what are you using to measure temps

[CherNasty21]

they are just normal temp that stick to the side got them at petco

[ChristinaP]

I use a temp gun to gauge my temps as well as the ones that stick on the tank. I measure the temps 3 times a day with the gun, at substrate level on both sides, and ambient on both sides. I tend to stay 82-84 cold, 88-92 warm temps

http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...?lookup=RAYMT4 is my gun and the place I bought it from. Works well for me.

[CherNasty21]

thats great n all but what i want to kno why my tank isnt getting hotter

[ChristinaP]

Your gauges could be incorrect. Mine tend to be off by a few degrees, that's why I use the gun. I have the sticky temp in there because he likes to wrap around them and perch on them. I will be removing them and making the bamboo perch in the DIY section tomorrow. I don't think the stickies would be safe anymore

What bulb are you using? I use a 70 watt black light. The white lights tend to scare mine and don't warm as well in my experience.

Are you using UTH also with the basking light? If so, check the thermostat on the UTH.

What is your house temp? I have found if my house is under 75 degrees, my tank gets cooler. Only makes since if the room temp is cooler, the tank would be cooler

[greenex]

You could try covering part of the top screen with a towel to trap some heat in. I do that and it also helps with humidity

[CherNasty21]

is it fine if one side is 82* and the other is 76* during the day?

[Oroborous]

Seems a bit excessive to have that much heating. All i use is an undertank heat pad and still acheive proper temps. i'd consider buying a rheostat, dimmer or termostat etc. to get your temps right. good luck.