I would like to thank everyone for posting and helping me out... it is 3am here so i am not going to be rushing out to get the stuff now , but in the morning i definitely will.

What is the UTH that through your experience has been reliable as well as inexpensive.

I was also wondering i am seeing a lot about the blue day bulb... is that necessary? and what are the benefits to that light? as well if i use the UTH do i need a heat bulb?

I am also wondering how to up the humidity? aside from putting a damp towel on the lid. although good suggestion.

If i am to put in some fake foliage.... would it be a good idea to fasten it to the lid. and possibly make the roof of his home softer and keep in some of the humidity?

If once i get the thermometer in the tank and find that i am not in the optimal zone of humidity.... is there something that i can do or get that will help to achieve the proper levels.

I have also read that there should be a strict night time and day time regime. and as such there has been mention of a blue daylight bulb, is that a must? of will allowing natural light come in through the glass of the windows suffice?



i am very new to this and would like to keep "clown" AKA "snakeface" longer then i did my goldfish....

thanks in advance for any further help as well to those who have already helped....


and aaron to answer your question about heat now.... nothing.. the tank is sitting @ 70f and the apartment is quite warm... so hopefully the night will be ok until we can get out tomorrow....


thanks