Temperature

BabyBeardie13 · Jan 10, 2019

I recently got a 55 gallon upgrade for my baby, the hot side is only measuring 82.6F and I'm not sure how to make it warmer (her basking spot surface temp is 100-105 depending where). I have a small heating pad from my 20 gallon on that side but its not helping I guess. The substrate is ceramic tile and the cool side has reptile carpet on it as well because she likes it. Im using the recommended Zoo Med Digital Thermometer.

KarrieRee · Jan 10, 2019

If the basking spot is 100-105 you are good -- heating pads are not recommended as the stomach can burn and they wont realize it-- it is best to get a Infrared temp gun - it will give you a more accurate temp-- you can get those at Walmart Home Depot for about $10-- I had a heat rock I dont use it anymore --- as they can cause their stomach to burn as well - I have a Zen Habitat 120 gallon and I am just using a Exo Terro 100 watt bulb that sits directly above the basking rock on top of the screen - temps are taken w/ a IR gun and they run anywhere from 95-105 -- depends on how warm my room is - I also have a heat emitter NO LIGHT on the same side of tank that sits in front of tank on top of screen above his fake log - temps run around 85 or so - cool side of tank is around 80 or so -- I live in MN so the heat emitter is on 24/7 during winter and is shut off during summer!
Hope that helps
Karrie

MarlowAndMe · Jan 10, 2019

KarrieRee":3ojj2c68 said:
If the basking spot is 100-105 you are good -- heating pads are not recommended as the stomach can burn and they wont realize it-- it is best to get a Infrared temp gun - it will give you a more accurate temp-- you can get those at Walmart Home Depot for about $10-- I had a heat rock I dont use it anymore --- as they can cause their stomach to burn as well - I have a Zen Habitat 120 gallon and I am just using a Exo Terro 100 watt bulb that sits directly above the basking rock on top of the screen - temps are taken w/ a IR gun and they run anywhere from 95-105 -- depends on how warm my room is - I also have a heat emitter NO LIGHT on the same side of tank that sits in front of tank on top of screen above his fake log - temps run around 85 or so - cool side of tank is around 80 or so -- I live in MN so the heat emitter is on 24/7 during winter and is shut off during summer!
Hope that helps
Karrie

I agree- your basking spot is right temp and I would ditch the heat mat as serious burns can occur from those

BabyBeardie13 · Jan 10, 2019

MarlowAndMe":27coaoxi said:
KarrieRee":27coaoxi said:

If the basking spot is 100-105 you are good -- heating pads are not recommended as the stomach can burn and they wont realize it-- it is best to get a Infrared temp gun - it will give you a more accurate temp-- you can get those at Walmart Home Depot for about $10-- I had a heat rock I dont use it anymore --- as they can cause their stomach to burn as well - I have a Zen Habitat 120 gallon and I am just using a Exo Terro 100 watt bulb that sits directly above the basking rock on top of the screen - temps are taken w/ a IR gun and they run anywhere from 95-105 -- depends on how warm my room is - I also have a heat emitter NO LIGHT on the same side of tank that sits in front of tank on top of screen above his fake log - temps run around 85 or so - cool side of tank is around 80 or so -- I live in MN so the heat emitter is on 24/7 during winter and is shut off during summer!
Hope that helps
Karrie

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I agree- your basking spot is right temp and I would ditch the heat mat as serious burns can occur from those

Its under her tank and tile and the tile doesnt measure over 80F. I have a heat gun which is how I know her surface temperature of her basking spot and tiles but it doesnt tell me air temp so I put the thermometer in there also. Since its under her tank and tiles do I still need to get rid of it?

KarrieRee · Jan 10, 2019

If its not doing any good why keep it? The air temp doesnt matter unless its 65 or below- you need the basking spot 90-105 or so --- and if its 65 or below then I would look into getting a heat emitter- mine is 100 watt-- it can sit on top of your screen -
Karrie-

BabyBeardie13 · Jan 10, 2019

KarrieRee":v7wr5kz9 said:
If its not doing any good why keep it? The air temp doesnt matter unless its 65 or below- you need the basking spot 90-105 or so --- and if its 65 or below then I would look into getting a heat emitter- mine is 100 watt-- it can sit on top of your screen -
Karrie-

What thermostat do you recommend to control the heat emitter? It drops to 60 sometimes below at night almost constantly in her tank.

KarrieRee · Jan 10, 2019

You don't need a thermostat - you will need a dome fixture- the heat emitter that I have is a 100 watt bulb-- it will sit on top of your screen- you can get them at Petco or Petsmart-- I have a stick on reg thermostat on hot side just to give an idea of what temp is in tank and a digital w/ probe on cool side of tank which is running around 74- the 80 degree is in middle of tank

MarlowAndMe · Jan 10, 2019

I use a thermostat for my che. It’s often below 50f here at night and I like the che to only turn on as needed and to turn off when it’s at the right temp. I use a habistat thermostat and I love it
I use a Arcadia che 100w, exo terra dome ( you don’t have to have that brand though but do make sure it’s one with a ceramic / porcelain fitting otherwise it’s not safe to hold a che) and a habistat thermostat

KarrieRee · Jan 10, 2019

You already have a heat emitter? CHE-- I would leave it on and not shut it off- what side of tank? The only lights I shut on and off are the basking and UVB- they r on 12 hrs and off 12 hrs- heat emitter is on 24/7 in winter

BabyBeardie13 · Jan 10, 2019

MarlowAndMe":29jpr5dm said:
I use a thermostat for my che. It’s often below 50f here at night and I like the che to only turn on as needed and to turn off when it’s at the right temp. I use a habistat thermostat and I love it
I use a Arcadia che 100w, exo terra dome ( you don’t have to have that brand though but do make sure it’s one with a ceramic / porcelain fitting otherwise it’s not safe to hold a che) and a habistat thermostat

Thank you this is what I was asking! I dont want or need it on 24/7 just when it gets super cold at night!

KarrieRee · Jan 10, 2019

Ok - I would just keep cking your temp at night w/ your infrared and it will give you accurate temps-
Karrie

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