I've got my tank set up with two themometers (hot side, cool side). I'm having trouble getting the right temperatures and I'm kind of afraid for my leo. The hot side is at around 80 (with heating pad on the side of the tank and the basking light right on the humid hide) and the cool side is 70 (leo never goes to the cool side). Can someone please give me some tips ASAP on how to get my temperatures about 5-10 degrees for both sides. Thank you.
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Hot side, cool side, HELP
Inframidi
Dec 19, 2004 10:18 PM
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lizgirl17
Dec 19, 2004 11:21 PM
First off, what size is your tank? Also where is it located? If the tank is next to a wall that faces the outside of your house the temps will be lower than if it is next to a wall that is shared with another room (I hope that makes sense). Also, how high up is your leo's tank? The closer to the floor it is the colder the temps will be. Moving the tank might just be the easiest way to solve the temp problem. If the placement of the tank isn't the problem then try a higher wattage heat bulb. If you are worried about it getting too hot with a bigger bulb you can always use a thermostat or a rheostat to control the temp. I hope this helps!
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Inframidi
Dec 20, 2004 01:54 AM
I have a 20 gallon tank on my dresser in my room. It's not by the wall that is next to outside. The tank is about half way up from the ground to the ceiling. I use a 100 watt bulb. How much is a thermostat?
Inframidi
Dec 20, 2004 10:55 AM
I covered 75% of the top with a towel to keep the heat in. It's at 88 degrees right now.
milwaukeereptile
Dec 20, 2004 03:22 PM
>>I covered 75% of the top with a towel to keep the heat in. It's at 88 degrees right now.
Be careful with that... you want some airflow and you want to make sure the towel doesn't hold in the humidity in the cage.
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Inframidi
Dec 20, 2004 11:26 PM
I live in New York and it gets really cold at night. I'm leaving the basking light on 12 PM to 12 AM (I work until 11 PM every night). The temp really seems to drop in the cage. What is a good night temp that is okay for my leo and any tips on how to keep the temperatures for day and night steady?
