To put my new 20 gallon long on my dresser? I'm planning on using an UTH and a daytime incandescent light. I don't want to run the risk of fires but I didnt know if would be a problem. If its not safe, would it be ok to just use a daytime light with no UTH, or should I get a ceramic heating element with no light and just leave it on all the time?
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is it safe . . .
savigeckolvr
Dec 16, 2003 06:01 PM
Replies (4)
Lunar-reptiles
Dec 16, 2003 06:10 PM
As long as you use the spacers that come with the UTH, you will be fine.
xelda
Dec 16, 2003 07:24 PM
It's perfectly fine to keep your tank on a dresser, but for a 20 gallon tank, you definitely will need a rheostat or thermostat to keep the temperature down. (Plus the little nubs that come with the UTH for raising your tank.)
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chickabowwow
3.2.3 leopard geckos (Rosie, Locke, Lisa, Caesar, Tommy)
TLB
Dec 16, 2003 07:46 PM
Hi
Your first idea of heating and lighting is fine, but right on the UTH box that it comes in, it says to prop up the ends of the tank a little to allow air underneith so it won't get to hot if the tank were flat on your dresser.
Take Care, TLB
savigeckolvr
Dec 17, 2003 01:25 PM
OK good then I will use the UTH with a clamp lamp for daytime heat. Just wanted to make sure
Thanks for all your comments.
