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    Re: 55 gal tank *almost* ready - what am I missing?

    Quote Originally Posted by Zedd View Post
    you still need something to regulate how hot it gets. UTH's can get to over 110 ( probably hotter ) and if you bp gets into contact with that temp, it will burn him/her
    Actually 130 plus and yes a thermostat is a must. Cheap, reptitemp 500R and then a little higher is the ranco and if u want a proportional tstat then a helix or herstat is what ur looking for

    Also u need 2 hides if not more, depending on size of bp.
    Why do u have 2 heat bulbs? No need. Also there should be no night drop at all.
    With a heat bulb going to be an issue.
    Last edited by MitsuMike; 10-27-2010 at 02:04 PM.

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