I have this acrylic aquarium that I'm turning into a cage. My question is do you think a UTH would be a good heat source? Would it be safe on the acrylic?
Thanks
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Heating Question
Blue2004SRT4
Mar 25, 2007 11:51 PM
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jmadams
Mar 26, 2007 07:23 AM
>>I have this acrylic aquarium that I'm turning into a cage. My question is do you think a UTH would be a good heat source? Would it be safe on the acrylic?
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>>Thanks
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It should be safe as long as you use a dimmer or thermostat. Nice looking cage by the way. What's going into it and what's the dimensions. You said it was a aquarium, how did you make the door?
Blue2004SRT4
Mar 26, 2007 01:50 PM
Thanks. My surinam Red-tail is going in it. The cage measures 48x15x15. I had the local glass shop cut and shape the plexiglass for the door the white protective paper is still on it that will be the last thing to come off.
markg
Mar 26, 2007 03:23 PM
A problem that can happen with acrylic and heat pads is that the bottom could warp when the acrylic over the heat pad is much warmer than the surrounding acrylic.
A better approach is either overhead heat, or a heat pad that goes inside the cage.
For a large boa, I believe overhead heat is better, along with a temperature controller.
You can use red heat bulbs or a radiant heat panel.
Kane heat mats are fantastic, but even the smallest one may be too large for your cage. See www.beanfarm.com to see sizes.
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Mark
