I have a question, that is probably redundant, but
it's one of those that can't seem to stay in my
brain.... we heat gecko tanks to help them with
digestion, etc. right? Now, a heat lamp heats a stone
or surface for them to lay on to help them heat up...
but they spend the whole day sleeping in their caves!
I have been told to (1) use a UTH to keep them warm,
and (2) have the cave cool and damp, with the heat
lamp on the rock above... which is the absolute best
setup for heating them... within reason... I am not
talking prices of stuff... I mean.. UTH vs heating a
rock surface, etc. Even the books seem confusing and
I just can't seem to get it stuck in my head!
Also, Julie, these 32 qt. containers... what are the
approximate dimensions? How would they be better if
you are limited to space, vs the 10g tanks?
Finally, do any of you insulate tanks on three sides
to help maintain heat in the tank? (Sides and Back)
Thanks for bearing with this old, decrepit brain of
mine!
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 2/1/01 2:56:34 PM Eastern
> Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> writes:
>
> <<
> 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.
> >>
> Hi-
> This sounds like a good use for the 5 pack of 20
> watt halogen bulbs.
> I was just looking at buying them myself, and I
> believe Greg C. uses these,
> so maybe he could tell us alittle about them?
> I was curious how hot the spot gets at a distance of
> say 8" in a ten gallon?
> Any idea?
> And what is the max distance between the bulbs? is
> it 2 feet? Can you run
> them in a straight line 10 feet long, with a bulb
> every two feet?
>
> These seem perfect for tight fits like cabinets, and
> they reduce the space
> needed by about 8" heightwise.
> Thanks
> Jason
>
>
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