Temp Regulation Question

[tttaylorrr]

So i had my CHE over the cool side over night. It was about 73 degrees when i woke. This also happened to be over my humidity gauge so it made it seem as if the humidity was dangerously low, and had to move that over. Any other suggestions?

I also have another, smaller UTH attached to my tank. The day I set up I had gotten the Zoo Med UTH that was too small for my tank size and didn't want to remove it since I knew it would become damaged. I simple got a bigger, correctly sized one and attached it to the other side and unplugged the smaller one.

Is it time that I use this one as well? I would like to avoid buying a whole other thermometer.

lamps always cause lower humidity, but you can combat this a number of ways: sphagnum moss, a damp towel laid over a hide, regular misting, bigger water dish, water dish under the bulb, covering any mesh tops with plexiglass or a damp bath towel. and i don't think you need to use the second UTH; keep working with your bulb and regulation until you're hitting optimum temps.

Yes! There was not much change. I have also lowered my thermometer to 92.

like i said above: keep adjusting it until you're hitting 77° F. is the bulb regulated by a rheostat/dimmer? or a thermostat?

also do you mean thermoSTAT instead of thermoMETER? they're two totally different things and the distinction is important in this hobby.

[jadekris00]

lamps always cause lower humidity, but you can combat this a number of ways: sphagnum moss, a damp towel laid over a hide, regular misting, bigger water dish, water dish under the bulb, covering any mesh tops with plexiglass or a damp bath towel. and i don't think you need to use the second UTH; keep working with your bulb and regulation until you're hitting optimum temps.



like i said above: keep adjusting it until you're hitting 77° F. is the bulb regulated by a rheostat/dimmer? or a thermostat?

also do you mean thermoSTAT instead of thermoMETER? they're two totally different things and the distinction is important in this hobby.

I meant thermostat. Brain fart.

The thermostat is plugged into the UTH. I don't have one for the CHE. I also keep humidity up in my tank with misting and moss sheets.

[tttaylorrr]

I meant thermostat. Brain fart.

The thermostat is plugged into the UTH. I don't have one for the CHE. I also keep humidity up in my tank with misting and moss sheets.

sorry i HAD to clarify lol.

what wattage is the CHE? and what size is the enclosure? you might need a stronger bulb to reach optimum temps.

[jadekris00]

sorry i HAD to clarify lol.

what wattage is the CHE? and what size is the enclosure? you might need a stronger bulb to reach optimum temps.

It is a 40 gallon tank with an 100w bulb. The box read that it was for 30-40 gallon tanks.

[tttaylorrr]

It is a 40 gallon tank with an 100w bulb. The box read that it was for 30-40 gallon tanks.

that sounds right. i'd still get a little $10 lamp dimmer (rheostat) for it (all heat sources must be regulated) and see if you can dial it in. also, if your enclosure is a bit tall then of course the heat will have a harder time reaching the floor, which you can compensate for by using a higher wattage bulb.

it's all like a mini science experiment. testing, testing, failing, and more testing.

EDIT as an anecdote: i used a 100W CHE on a rheostat for my 20gal (24x12x12), but i only turned it up the tiiiiiiiniest bit to reach 77° F.

[jadekris00]

that sounds right. i'd still get a little $10 lamp dimmer (rheostat) for it (all heat sources must be regulated) and see if you can dial it in. also, if your enclosure is a bit tall then of course the heat will have a harder time reaching the floor, which you can compensate for by using a higher wattage bulb.

it's all like a mini science experiment. testing, testing, failing, and more testing.

EDIT as an anecdote: i used a 100W CHE on a rheostat for my 20gal (24x12x12), but i only turned it up the tiiiiiiiniest bit to reach 77° F.

Will do!! I a currently looking at a 150w CHE and a dimmer on amazon and will be purchasing that soon. In the summer months I can probably switch back to the 100 w since it gets hot in the house. Thanks so much!! Hope I can keep my baby comfortable.

[tttaylorrr]

Will do!! I a currently looking at a 150w CHE and a dimmer on amazon and will be purchasing that soon. In the summer months I can probably switch back to the 100 w since it gets hot in the house. Thanks so much!! Hope I can keep my baby comfortable.

you're soooooo close to perfect. you'll get there.