Could I add that a lamp dimmer is very useful when using these clip-on lamps
to achieve the desired temperature without trying to adjust the lamp
position. There are some that sort of clip on the cord in-line. I
personally might throw out the idea that a second dimmer with a switch might
be useful so you could set the nighttime temperature and the daytime
temperature and just switch the lower temperature on and off, retaining your
settings.
Steve
>From: Julie Bergman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [Gecko] heat tape
>Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2001 11:48:31 -0800
>
>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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