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    Re: UTH size for 20gal tank

    A UTH would raise the ambient temp SOME. You're putting heat IN the tank which in return raises it a little. Might not be a big difference but should raise it a degree or two.

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    Oh and the reason the bulbs are so far away is I have an acrylic covering for the tank top. I don't want it to get too hot. This keeps the temp of the acrylic around 94 at the hottest, I was afraid my snake would stick his tongue through the screen and get burned on the acrylic if it gets too hot.

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    Re: UTH size for 20gal tank

    Voodoo Im making my top now sort of like yours Im making a cut out for my CHE so it is about 2'' above the screen. seemed like a good idea to me maybe you can try it to boost the air temps

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    Re: UTH size for 20gal tank

    Quote Originally Posted by Vivid View Post
    Voodoo Im making my top now sort of like yours Im making a cut out for my CHE so it is about 2'' above the screen. seemed like a good idea to me maybe you can try it to boost the air temps
    My temps and humidity are spot on now. I had to drill a few more rows of holes because the humidity was actually too high.

    Actually switched from a piece of plexiglass to that plastic used to cover recessed fluorescent lights. I shattered all my plexiglass and was tired of wasting 20 bucks a sheet. Found this stuff for 6 bucks and its much easier to work with. Its not totally transparent (translucent though) so I don't think it looks as good, but functionality wise, can't beat it.

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