If you are not using all of the channels for the heat rope on one of the middle levels, run the probe in an empty channel with heat rope in the channels on each side. This has worked well for me.
Putting the probe in the tub works well for controlling the heat, but a snake can work the tape loose and drag the probe to the cool side of the cage which causes the heat tape/rope to heat up unchecked.
Grant

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