under tank heater

[Vypyrz]

Got it. Good idea with the aluminum tape so it can be removed. This might be a dumb question but can I use duct tape rather than the aluminum tape? Also I will look into adding either a dimmer switch or thermostat, a thermostat will cut the heater off when it hits a set temp? That sounds more practical, where would I find that? The heater came from Ebay, half the price my local PetCo wanted. It is brand new too, not a reman!

Yes, thermostats will turn the heater on/off to maintain a set temperature. Some pet stores carry thermostats, however, they usually have a high retail mark-up. Thermostats come in a variety of styles and prices, depending on what features you want and how much you want to spend. The basic thermostats start around $30. Here are some of the websites where you can look at the different models and decide which is right for you:

http://www.hydroasis.com/hy/productdetail.aspx?id=375

http://www.reptiledirect.com/search....nd=thermostats

http://www.reptilesupply.com/index.php?cPath=30_74

http://www.reptilebasics.com/thermostats/

http://www.spyderrobotics.com/products/herpstat.html