Just wondering if any have used this and what there opinions are on it.I have A red tail Boa,75 gal tank. Can I run it of a thermostat? Ty Dale
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Repti Heat Cable
scram
Mar 27, 2007 03:43 PM
Replies (4)
ChrisGilbert
Mar 27, 2007 03:55 PM
Large glass tanks are difficult to use for boas unless you have a heated room. Glass does not insulate well.
Heat rope may work, and should be used with a thermostat. However I am not sure how it will work with glass.
scram
Mar 27, 2007 04:17 PM
Ty I should have givn more info. I have 2 Timers, thermostat,Fogger,2 Human heating pads if needed,Digital humidity and temp,18" 15w reptiglo 5.0 lamp,2 sun glo 150 watt bulbs and one undertank Desert 11"x17" 25w pad.
The boa is in a different tank rite now and I will put her in the 75g tank when I get moved. I would buy a better enclosure but am movin from Maine To Indiana and dont wana spend the cash rite now.
I know I have enough for the daytime and was considering the cable in the tank on a seperate thermostat and timer for night along with A night bulb or 2.
Within reason I will buy whatever I need. I just dont know what I have missed and like the price per ft of the heat cable.She is in a heated room and I plan to at least block off some off the screen top. I plan on getting the tank fine tuned before she is introduced to it. Any other suggestions would be welcomed. Thank you for your help. Dale
rainbowsrus
Mar 27, 2007 04:56 PM
Can't help you with the heat cable but insulating three sides of the tank will help with heat retention. Reflectix or styrofoam would work.
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PGoss
Mar 27, 2007 09:41 PM
Repti heat cable is used by Vision on their new racks. They use the 50' length with a 2' cold lead. The smaller sizes have a 6' cold lead. It is nice because you are not stuck with a pre-determined footprint as with an UTH. You shouldn't need it inside the cage though. If you place it under the cage, be sure to vent. The heat can build up and crack your aquarium without a little escape route. Just raise the tank on a corner or two with a small spacer.
Phil Goss
