k one question.. i have a 33 gallon tank and im planing on using a UTH im gunna put one peice of tile in the back corner over the UTH and sand the rest of the area do i have to have a thermostat? and can i use the UTH 24/7 as well as a night glo at night? PLEASE answer all my questions im lost!
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HELP please no one ever answers me
pinkgecko16
Jan 13, 2006 01:02 AM
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specialcay06
Jan 30, 2006 12:14 PM
hi there.
First off, yes, you can leave the UTH on at all times, day and night. I would recommend getting a thermometer with a probe so you can measure the temperature of the ground over the UTH, and it should range between 88-92 degrees. The other side of the tank should be a bit cooler, about 75-80 degrees.
I think you may want to reconsider using sand as a substrate. It's not the safest choice as it could cause impaction in your friend. The slate tile is great; other good choices are repti-carpet and papertowel, even though they aren't the most attractive.
Hope this gives you some help... 
