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    Re: Heat tape

    Good to know. Thanks. The ambient temp isnt as high as it should be on the hot side and cool side. It's a big Viv so Im looking into how to fix this problem.

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    Re: Heat tape

    Quote Originally Posted by HeathBish View Post
    Good to know. Thanks. The ambient temp isnt as high as it should be on the hot side and cool side. It's a big Viv so Im looking into how to fix this problem.

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    For ambient temp you could use either a ceramic heat emitter or a radiant heat panel. Either still needs to be controlled by another thermostat, or at least a dimmer with regular temperature checks as temps fluctuate in the room.

    The other options are insulating the tank with foam board or heating that one room.

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    Re: Heat tape

    Quote Originally Posted by RXLReptiles View Post
    For ambient temp you could use either a ceramic heat emitter or a radiant heat panel. Either still needs to be controlled by another thermostat, or at least a dimmer with regular temperature checks as temps fluctuate in the room.

    The other options are insulating the tank with foam board or heating that one room.

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    I have a CHE and UTH. Everything I was taught he has. I'm just struggling with keeping the ambient where it should be. My little one is in a 20 gallon right now and hers is perfect always. I think its because his is bigger. I don't know. Poor guy lol.

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    Re: Heat tape

    Quote Originally Posted by RXLReptiles View Post
    For ambient temp you could use either a ceramic heat emitter or a radiant heat panel. Either still needs to be controlled by another thermostat, or at least a dimmer with regular temperature checks as temps fluctuate in the room.

    The other options are insulating the tank with foam board or heating that one room.

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    So how would I do that? Insulate it I mean. Sorry I'm clueless. I've never heard or read about that. Thanks

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