Aquarium enclosure getting too hot

[lisafoster2510]

I don't use a UTH on my little 10 gallon. To reduce your temps a little I recommend using an Exo-Terra lamp stand. I've been using one for a long time.(link included) This product is also available at PetSmart for a couple dollars more. I have a single 75 watt red bulb on one side and it's raised up about 7 inches over the cage. I like being able to adjust the temps on warmer or cooler days. I might even have to go down to a 60 watt bulb for the summer. I can't raise the lamp much more and today's temps were 90hot/80cool and 60%RH. Perfect.

http://www.amazon.com/Exo-Terra-Holder-Bracket-Reptiles/dp/B007D1BUJY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366067493&sr=8-2&keywords=exo+terra+lamp

Oh I thought they always needed heat on their bellies.

[Annarose15]

Oh I thought they always needed heat on their bellies.

As long as they have the proper heat gradient (hot spot and cool end), you can accomplish it however you need. If a room stays over 75 degrees, then a thermostat-controlled UTH is all you need. If your room is cooler, you have to make adjustments since a UTH won't warm ambient temps. In the OP's case, a UTH would allow a proper hot spot without raising the entire tank's ambient temps so much (heat bulb can be raised farther away).

[lisafoster2510]

As long as they have the proper heat gradient (hot spot and cool end), you can accomplish it however you need. If a room stays over 75 degrees, then a thermostat-controlled UTH is all you need. If your room is cooler, you have to make adjustments since a UTH won't warm ambient temps. In the OP's case, a UTH would allow a proper hot spot without raising the entire tank's ambient temps so much (heat bulb can be raised farther away).

Thanks for the info. I am still learning something new every day.

[Annarose15]

Thanks for the info. I am still learning something new every day.

No problem. It gets easy sometimes to just spout the one way that works for the person answering a question. I use a heated room and racks, but have used individual tanks in the past. Each individual has to figure out what fits with their setup and animals and just use the rest of our opinions/experiences as a guide, not as the final say.