Hi Troy,
I would stick with overhead lighting for 10 gallons. I recommend 8-1/2"
reflector lamps, you will have to experiment with light bulbs to get the desired
86-88F in one end. Heat tape is problematic with the type of set-up you
describe. If you want to breed several leopards, get a rack system and go to 32
quart Rubbermaids or an equivalent - you can use heat tape safely in this type
of set-up.
10 gallons are difficult to keep proper temps due to their small size, I would
not invest in a bunch of 10 gallons if that is the breeding set-up route you are
thinking about. They also take up tons of space if space is an issue.
Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member
Troy wrote:
> If I house leopards in 10 gal tanks, (1 each) can I use heat tape? I thought
> about using one long peice of heat tape for 4 tanks to set on. Would that
> work or do I have to stick with the under tank heaters. Lots of cords.
>
> Does anyone have pics of their setups? Still learning.
>
> Thanks,
> Troy
>
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