Quote Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
It depends on where you live, some people need low watt lamps to keep ambient temp warm enough. I only need to use a lamp on a dimmer in the winter here in MA. IMO the UTH should be outside of the tank on the bottom, but with the carpet as long as he can't get underneath it I'm not sure it will be too bad of a problem. I'd still consider getting a thermostat though.
Yeah that is what I meant...it is under the glass under the carpet so I doubt I need a thermostat for it. Why do I need a different hide out and the paper around the sides and back? I believe I need to use both a heat lamp like we have and the UTH because to keep the temp up.