I just recieved my heat tape and thermostate from reptile supplies today. I had it all prewired but have a few questions on how to set it up tp make sure I do it right. First off I have a 20 gallon that is 12 x 24 and a ten gallon that is 10 x 20. I got a 3 inch piece that is a footlong for the 10 gallon and a 11 inch piece that is a foot long for the 20 gallon. My first question is will a foot long be to long for the ten gallon should I trim some off or just leave it the way it is. Also do I just put the strip directly under the tanks then put a piece of cloth between the strip and the table from keeping the wood table from getting to hot. Also were should I put the probe on the thermostate at should I just put it on the hot side of the 20 gallon. Thanks!!