Can Flexwatt be used under or on the side of an auquarium? If so, what size should be used to heat a 10 gal auquarium? The air temp. sometimes goes down to 68 degrees in the winter. Thanks. 
Josh
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Flexwatt
joshj16
Oct 03, 2003 04:36 PM
Replies (2)
serpentcity
Oct 05, 2003 12:15 AM
...flexwatt won't appreciably warm the whole cage, just the area over or near the flexwatt. THAT is the purpose of flexwatt. It is used to provide a localized 'hot-spot', and is more efficient when used under the cage. Generally 10-20% of the floor should be heated. A basking light of moderate intensity can be used for 12-16 hrs daily, plugged into a timer, if the room temp gets below the mid 70's. SJM
serpentcity
Oct 05, 2003 12:21 AM
...3" x 10" or 4" x 10" at one end of the cage would be good, with a hide at that end. If you don't use a dimmer or thermostat, use a space of about 1/4" to 1/2" between the flexwatt and the glass bottom, and the airspace will help in preventing the hot-spot on which the snake coils from becoming too hot. SJM
