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I don’t actually have any mesh, it is a solid top. All the fixtures are mounted in the enclosure, and actually already using 2 heat fixtures (you can kinda see them in the pictures I’ve posted here). Thank you for the advice though!

On a thick carpeted floor near no windows or doors. It is however in my basement which stays rather cool 65 at night 72 during the day. So I think the heat thing is under better control. I added some more thermometers in the tank just temporarily to get some more temps. And the hot side seems...

Okay I’ll give it a shot!

Sorry, just a little confused. What do you mean by covering the top with some wood?

Covered up 1.5 vents (hot side) and temps have gone up slightly all across the board. Peaking around 86 hot side and 84 cool side currently. And humidity has remained much higher than it normally would during the day currently 57-62% humidity. So I’m not sure if this is better or not...

I will give that a shot a report back.

Got someone to snag a picture of the new basking area. So I guess I’m just concerned with my hot side ambient temp not getting above 85. I’m sure it’s above 85 when you get closer to the basking zone, but you would think the heat would stick around a little bit on the hot side

I have actually flipped that basking log over to get it closer to the bulbs since I took that picture. I’d have to measure it when I get home, but I’d guess it’s around 15” from the bulbs

It is a solid top, all of the fixtures are inside the terrarium (attached to the top). You can kinda see in this picture (best I’ve got while I’m at work) The white acurite sensor bottom left; vents at the top and the fixtures. I have since changed those bulbs to the 100w halogens (old...

The heat seems to rise pretty fast, if I take readings from the top of the tank it can be over 100°. My temperatures are recorded on both sides by new acurite outdoor thermometer/hydrometers. I believe they are supposed to be pretty accurate. But I agree, I’m not sure what to do to fix it.

Having some trouble narrowing in on my enclosures heating. It’s a new enclosure I just upgraded my guy too, and he hasn’t really basked since being in it. And the temperature readings Haven’t really gotten where I want. Cage is 6’x3’x3’ and has decent ventilation (2 vents high on the hot side...

Yes, thank you. Hopefully it’s just a faulty bulb. Yes it is easy to maintain stable temperatures. It almost does it too well. Outside of the basking zone, whether that’s 12” to the left or 48” to the right it holds between 80-84°. Would love to get a better heat gradient somehow. I am...

I’ve got a new one coming tomorrow!

Just checked with a different lamp and bulb from a different cage. It seemed to read that on properly, so it must be the bulb then?

Yeah, 4-6 is what I would like. I’m thinking there may be something wrong with my bulb