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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    If an air space is used? What do you mean? (Sorry if this is a silly question)

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    commercial uths come with bumper feet that you use to make an airspace between the uth and the surface it sits on (like a table) so the back side does not get too hot.

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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    I have mine currently on carpeting...would that still be safe as long as I used the 'bumper feet'? (In your opinion of course haha)

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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Quote Originally Posted by neondreams View Post
    I have mine currently on carpeting...would that still be safe as long as I used the 'bumper feet'? (In your opinion of course haha)
    No, carpet will melt at best

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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Quote Originally Posted by neondreams View Post
    I have mine currently on carpeting...would that still be safe as long as I used the 'bumper feet'? (In your opinion of course haha)
    If a thermostat is used there would be no problem with having in on carpet. I have 3 enclosures directly on the carpet using UTH with a thermostat.
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    A.D.D. moment........................
    You could go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a couple of 18" tiles to set on the carpet then put your tank on top of them.

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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Quote Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    A.D.D. moment........................
    You could go to Lowes or Home Depot and buy a couple of 18" tiles to set on the carpet then put your tank on top of them.
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    I agree with Pit. I'm currently using small slate tiles and they seem to be doing a good job of controlling the air flow under my BP's enclosure.
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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Is side mounting a heat pad ever appropriate? [one that I was looking at suggested it as a possibility]

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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Quote Originally Posted by neondreams View Post
    Is side mounting a heat pad ever appropriate? [one that I was looking at suggested it as a possibility]
    Not for terrestrial species. Ony certain arboreals would benefit from that.
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    Re: UTH vs Lamps

    Quote Originally Posted by kitedemon View Post
    Belly heat is not needed for digestion that is actually a myth. That said belly heat is much easier to control and get right than lamps. They can be made to work but is isn't as easy. For any heat source you should have a regulator of some sort.
    Hmm the vet said that belly heat is the best and is great for digestion.
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