Quote Originally Posted by Kilo
even though the NERD's care sheet states that i can keep the entire tub at an ambient temp of 84-86?
yes mate , place the heat pad at one end so you have a good gradient running underneath. They like to lay on heat after a meal but will spend most of their time on the cooler side in my experience.

Also I would add another hide mate , stick on at each end with the heat pad located under one end. Dont make it choose between regulating temp to feeling secure, it should be able to do both.

Aprt from that looks great.