Does my UTH need a thermostat? What about Thermometers?

[martin82531]

I have a probe thermo already, although not that brand. It is currently between the carpet and the glass inside the tank. Is that ok, or do you feel that is bad, much like have the stat probe on the inside? I have a probe thermometer and a probe combo thermometer/hygrometer. The combo is on the cool side, in the air to get the ambient temp/humidity of the tank. I just want to make sure the hot side is warm enough. Currently getting 86 degrees in the air, below the red lamp, and 83.7 between the glass and carpet.

also, I'll keep in mind your thought on carpet...def don't want mold/mildew in the tank.

The placement of the probed thermometer here is fine, the only probe you don't want on the inside is the probe from the thermostat. Just make sure the probe from the thermometer is sitting directly above your UTH. Your temps seem fine except your surface hot spot where the UTH is, you want this temp around 90-92 degrees.

If you have difficulties maintaining humidity levels, once you get the hot spot up to 90-92, and keep your ambient temps around 77-85 degrees you may find it useful not use the red lamp if you can keep the other temps stable as lamps seem to lower your humidity levels.