Quote Originally Posted by tweets_4611
So if you don't have a room just for herps, how do you get the cool side where it should be? A smaller amount of heat tape?
It will all depend on what your room temps are (bedroom or whatever). If high enough the one piece of heat tape might be enough to give you a temp gradient provided the air flow isn't excessive. If room temps are too low or you are running a fan with lots of airflow (which will suck the heat from the tanks) you can use another piece of heat tape and another thermostat to control the cool end.

You have to kind of play with it based on your setup and room conditions. If you give us some details we can help plan something out for you.