I have thought about something similar using 2 strips of heat tape to maintain a hot spot & cool spot temps. I don't think its a bad idea but the 2 strips would have to be controlled independently. I would think if you used a herpstat 2 it might work fine.


Where are you planning to put the 12" at? like the other responder said the heat tape wont really add to ambient temps. My plan was to use two strips for belly heat.