Insulating a screen top

[zackw419]

I've already insulated 3 side of my 20 gal tank with foam board. My temps are still fluctuating thought. I take it, its my screen top. I've used Argentra's method of foil treatment for humidity. What can I add on to the top that can help insulate?

Also, it isn't a sliding or locking top, its the kind that goes right on top of the enclosure. Due to this, there is need insulation around the edges as well.

If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.

-Zack

[twh]

reflectix works great,available at all home centers.comes in rolls,looks like bubble wrap with aluminium foil on both sides.not only insulates but reflects heat.have fun !

[Argentra]

Hmm, location of your tank might be a factor in temp fluctuations, as could type of heating you use.

Where in the room is the tank, in regards to vents and windows?
Also, I can't remember what you use for heating. UTH? 2? Flexwatt? Lamps?

From time to time, and in different locations, tanks just don't want to work. If you try everything you can, short of spending a fortune, and the tank temps still won't stabilize... you might be one of the candidates for tubs or display cages.
Let's give it a try first, though.

[zackw419]

Hmm, location of your tank might be a factor in temp fluctuations, as could type of heating you use.

Where in the room is the tank, in regards to vents and windows?
Also, I can't remember what you use for heating. UTH? 2? Flexwatt? Lamps?

From time to time, and in different locations, tanks just don't want to work. If you try everything you can, short of spending a fortune, and the tank temps still won't stabilize... you might be one of the candidates for tubs or display cages.
Let's give it a try first, though.

I use 1 UTH, The UTH temps are perfect, I'm just trying to get my ambient to stay consistent even when the air goes on.

The tank is away from air vents. 20 feet or so. There is a big glass window about 10 feet away from the tank but I'm in Austin, TX so its hot/warm here, even at night. Its mainly the air-conditioning that messes with the ambient temp.


Reflexive would probably work a lot better than foam but I cant stand the way it looks.