I didn't know that basking lamps have such detremental affects on humidity. An under the tank heat pad alone will be sufficient to maintain the necessary heat on the warm side (right now I use both). And if so, what percentage of the tank should the heat pad cover?


Additionally, I've been told that temperatures should drop during the evening hours, so what I've been doing is turning off the basking lamp at night, and leaving the heat-pad on full time. What should I do at night if I use just the heat pad?