Quote Originally Posted by breadpython14 View Post
Excuse my ignorance but it will regulate the mat itself???? How?? So as far as the lamp, do I need it or just need a smaller wattage bulb like a 40 or so????
yes, the mat will plug into the t-stat that plugs in to the wall, then you set you temp, and probe you will put under the mat will keep the heat from going to high. And as long as the room the tank is in is relatively warm, a lamp is usually not necessary with a heat mat