I use the zooMed digital thermometers with one on the basking site. Today it read 88-90 :/ The lamps are all close together to try to keep it warm, but so far I haven't had any luck.are you using digital probe thermometers to get your temperatures? they are the most accurate. the heat guns can be off depending on what type of surface you are reading. so it is possible you are where you need to be already.
that does seem like a lot of bulbs! i've only got a 50W in mine, but it is a solid top so the lights are inside and it holds heat much better.
Thank you so much!i've got a custom build from a small mom and pop company in portland, OR, and the fixtures came pre-installed. they're screwed to the inside of the top. i'm sure someone else will chime in with how they have theirs though. i'll tag someone that should be able to help. @KarrieRee
How far is the basking bulb from the basking spot where he sits? How are you measuring temps? Digital probe thermometers are the most accurate- can you post a pic of the set up pleasei've got a custom build from a small mom and pop company in portland, OR, and the fixtures came pre-installed. they're screwed to the inside of the top. i'm sure someone else will chime in with how they have theirs though. i'll tag someone that should be able to help. @KarrieRee
The basking bulbs are about 11 inches away from his basking spot and I have the ZooMed digital probe thermometers in the tank because the temp gun was not giving accurate readings. Is his basking spot too far away? I want to figure out a way to attach the heat bulb inside the tank, but I was worried about fire hazard.How far is the basking bulb from the basking spot where he sits? How are you measuring temps? Digital probe thermometers are the most accurate- can you post a pic of the set up please
Are you placing the probe on the log / stick he's sitting on to get that temp? It seems like over kill w/ the bulbs?The basking bulbs are about 11 inches away from his basking spot and I have the ZooMed digital probe thermometers in the tank because the temp gun was not giving accurate readings. Is his basking spot too far away? I want to figure out a way to attach the heat bulb inside the tank, but I was worried about fire hazard.
I have it a little higher than he is on the log and I am so confused why it takes so many to heat the tank because the house is pretty warm. I may try the halogen bulbs with a new dome / dome hanger to see if that helps heat it better. I had the same issue with my glass tank so it has to be something I am doing wrong.Are you placing the probe on the log / stick he's sitting on to get that temp? It seems like over kill w/ the bulbs?
Is the tank by a window or door? Is it on the floor?I have it a little higher than he is on the log and I am so confused why it takes so many to heat the tank because the house is pretty warm. I may try the halogen bulbs with a new dome / dome hanger to see if that helps heat it better. I had the same issue with my glass tank so it has to be something I am doing wrong.
It is about a foot and a half away (diagonally) from the window near the marsh. I have his tank on a dresser. Could that be the problem?Is the tank by a window or door? Is it on the floor?
Possibly --- is it cold over by the window--- I have 2 tanks in my computer room both sit on the wall of the garage one by my window the other more on the inside of the room - the one by my window is always a little cooler and takes longer to warm up in the winter -- we just had all the windows replaced in July so I have been watching that tank --- doesnt seem to be near as cold which is good because we have only had one week of really cold below zero weather so far --- Can you move that tank away from that window? This is just trial and error or move him to a warmer room ---It is about a foot and a half away (diagonally) from the window near the marsh. I have his tank on a dresser. Could that be the problem?
It is a little cold over by the window, I will try to move him into my room and see if that helps. I will have to wait until someone can help me because that tank is heavy! HahaPossibly --- is it cold over by the window--- I have 2 tanks in my computer room both sit on the wall of the garage one by my window the other more on the inside of the room - the one by my window is always a little cooler and takes longer to warm up in the winter -- we just had all the windows replaced in July so I have been watching that tank --- doesnt seem to be near as cold which is good because we have only had one week of really cold below zero weather so far --- Can you move that tank away from that window? This is just trial and error or move him to a warmer room ---
Uhh yea that ain't happening to soon- he will go thru relocation stress- so he may not eat for a day or two after the move - keep me posted and make sure your watching those tempsIt is a little cold over by the window, I will try to move him into my room and see if that helps. I will have to wait until someone can help me because that tank is heavy! Haha
That makes sense though and I should have thought of that when I set his tank up. I will update you when I move him
Fingers crossed the weather stays warm for you!
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