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Hey, I have had one albino pacman for a few years and I recently got another small one. I normally used tank lids with incadescent bulbs which kept my temperature in the mid 70s but I recently switched to a 48" dual flourescent shop light because I have so many tanks in my room. I have plant/aquairum bulbs in it but the lamp puts out no heat and my tanks are staying at about 72 degrees. I really didn't wanna add another light but is there a special bulb I could add to the fixture to raise my temp or something? I have under tank heaters I could use but I fear burnin my lil frog. I also tried covering a large portion of the top of tank to keep humidity warmer but thats not workin out either. Its like -20 here in nebraska so keeping the house warm is pretty difficult. I'd appreciate help thanks

I have the same problem. Here in Newfoundland it's usually -30 or so at night. I'd suggest an under-substrate heater on one of the sides of the tank. Did wonders for me, and the heat never wavers below 82 during the day, 72 during the night, even if it's blowing a gale and -35 outside.

Hope that helps.