just got my new fantasy a week ago. set him up with a 10 gallon tank with a small heating pad on the side and most of the top covered to keep in heat and humidity. unfortunately my max temp is only reaching 75-76 degrees and the poor guy has positioned himself right next to the glass in order to be warm enough. he has a healthy appetite but has shown NO interest in his water dish (i'm assuming because he's chilly?) . this can't be good! i would like to get his house up to 80-82 degrees and am not opposed to using a lamp, but would like to save that as a last ditch effort. i would rather use a pad if possible... i guess i will try moving the pad to the bottom? i purchased the zoo med "small" uth that puts out about 8 watts. has anyone experimented with a larger pad for a 10 gallon tank? 16 watts maybe? i don't want to burn my friend but i'm afraid he's just not warm enough. i'm also fearful that my frog will fall into estivation if i don't act fast! any ideas?
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temperature issues PLEASE HELP!
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Don't put the heat pad under the tank!!! Your frog may burrow into the substrate right down to the bottom and get burn that way. Heat pad can get really hot on the bottom, so becareful. Instead you can use a 25 watt bulb for supplemental heat along with the heatpad you have now. It works great. Just make sure to check the substrate often to see if it dries out and mist your frog often. Hope this help!
What sort of thermometer are you using? I bet its getting warmer than you think.
