Temp Gradients

[Badger]

Hey guys, This is my sketch of how my enclosure will be, Will the UTH throw off enough heat for the cool side? or will I have to put a lamp on the cool side as well?

[Skittles1101]

That drawing doesn't have nearly enough info to determine that. How big is the enclosure...it could be the size of a shoe box or as big as a house...

What size UTH are you using? What is the enclosure made of?

[Badger]

Err, sorry bout that. I was posting in a rush. It's gonna be a 10 gallon glass aquarium while he's little, going to be getting a baby/ small. 10-20 gallon UTH (Zoo med). Once again, sorry, Forgot to put in the details.

[Skittles1101]

It should be fine, depending on how cold you keep your house, you may or may not need a low watt bulb or CHE on a dimmer for the winter...depending on where you live. I usually use a lamp on a dimmer on low in the winter to help with ambient temps in my drafty house...

[Badger]

I'm actually right near you, in RI. I'll try it without, and if it gets too cold I'll do the same as you. Thanks for the help!

[Skittles1101]

All my tanks (2) are 20 gallon long and much bigger than your 10 gallon. You may not need any lamps, unless your house is abnormally cold. And hiya neighbor

[Badger]

Lol, hiya. I'll be upgrading to a 20 long, but I already have a 10, and I thought a 20 would be too much for him, BPs being all scared and such