Okay, I have just added a new UTH to my tank, and thinned out my calci-sand substrate. How long should it take before I can get an accurate temperature reading from the sand???
Thanks
Jeff
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Heating substrate...
pspguy
Jul 18, 2003 09:14 AM
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tundrageckos
Jul 18, 2003 09:58 AM
Hey Jeff, well it really depends on the power of the UTH but check in like 2-3 hours to see what it reads...
Tundra Geckos
pspguy
Jul 18, 2003 10:43 AM
Well, I've been checking it periodically for the past couple hours or so, and I have a good strong 88 degrees in the sand. I think the new UTH and lessened sand is helping alot. I also picked up a spare piece of nice terra cotte tile from a friend of mine to make a "floor" for their humid hide. So now they have the moss in there with a nice floor to hold in some of the moisture and heat at night. I was wondering however.. this humid hide has me a bit concerned (i.e. How often to wet, is it too hot inside etc..), will the geckos come out if its uncomfortable in there, or will they just be miserable inside?
Jeff
MatNga
Jul 18, 2003 11:27 AM
i just spray mine nce a day you don;t need to pack it full just put a little inthere maybe towards the back and spary it. once a day. they will be fine if they hate it they will move. don't worry. i got one that never goes in her hides at all. she would rather lay on top of them.
