Quote Originally Posted by dr del View Post
Hi,

How are you controling the UTH and ceramic heater at the moment?

It might be possible to move the ceramic more towards the center to keep the cool end temps in the 80-83 range while the UTH hold the hot end temps at 90-94?

How have you insulated the tank and covered the lid? While we're at it what are the humidity readings (they are measured where the base unit is so you may need to move it around to get a good idea of the rang in various spots)?


dr del
I am mostly controling them by feel. I use the 1 minute rule; if you hold your hand on it for a minute and you don't get burned, it's safe. Other than that, I just turn them off if they get too hot. (I am pretty low on money, what with my Bearded Dragon prep and everything, but I will get some electric control asap, but for now this method works fine)

That is a good idea, I will move the lamp, although my "warm hide" is actually nearer to the middle of the cage.

I have a glass tank, so it pretty much holds no heat whatsoever. I have a sheet of plexiglass across 3/4 of the screen lid to hold humidity in, the 1/4 is where the CHE lamp is. The humidity is around 70% at the side with the water bowl and around 50% at the opposite side.