After leaving the tank alone for a while the temps are 84 cool and 81 hot(at least I know the surface temp is 93 though) I may try changing the position of the heat light slightly to bring more heat to the hot side.

Quote Originally Posted by Sean : EbN View Post
You may try cutting down on some of the ventilation from the screen cover if this is the set-up that you are using.
lol, I appreciate the advice, I just wish you could see my tank. It looks like a freaking cocoon. Since the weather has started to cool down... I've had to add 2 layers of foam/foil insulation to three of the sides as well as one layer to the front. All four sides are now covered, although the front one is easily peeled on and off. I also have this insulation stuck to the top of the tank with a hole large enough for the lamp. It is holding heat and humidity pretty well now, but this will be my last aquarium.

Thanks again for the advice