Vents on the sides or top?

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Lotus710

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Im building my first viv. Its 6x2x2 so its fairly long. Im just wondering. Where should i put the vents? I was gonna add them to the sides but i feel the heat could get trapped by the 6ft roof. Im thinking maybe 2 2ft vents ontop? The top would be best for cosmetics because i plan to make a fake rock background and i really dont like seeing vents on rock. Not very naturalXD i would totaly post a pic. But im not quite sure on how to right now. But its a basic melamine box with no front or back. Front will be glass sliding doors and the back will be thinner wood or mdf board. Thanks a lot:)
 

CooperDragon

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I agree. Having them low on the cool side and high on the hot side will allow for convection ventilation.
 

Lotus710

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Thanks guys. Ill put vent on top side near the heat lamp and down low on the side without. Would it be smart to put a little vent in the warm back corner if i plan to build a face rock hide? The vent would be inside the hide.
 

CooperDragon

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Probably isn't necessary but depends on the temps you get. Might make sense to cut a hole and then you could either put a screen vent in or just fill it with a round cap if the vent isn't needed.
 
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