ComicBookMama":3s22slgb said:I just picked up a pair of Zoomed thermometer probes, one for the basking area and one for the cool side. Just put them into the tank about 20 minutes ago, and I'm not at all happy with the results.
The tile floor on the cool side is 71 F; the basking spot is slowly warming up (my 40B has a screen lid, so I had to take the bulb off it to remove the screen and install the probes) but right now it's only at 86.5 and probably won't move from there since Figment is currently lying on top of the probe... I had to put it in his hammock, since that's where he's been hanging out most of late.
<<< if the basking spot is a mesh or net style hammock, it'll not warm up like a rock or brick or even a bit of tree branch or even a fake branch or grotto made of dyed / painted acrylic will over time (very low heat capacity). You are essentially measuring the radiated heat (line of sight) and that of the warmed air circulating past the probe.
This will be several degrees F cooler than s hard (dark) surface with the capacity to soak up the heat.
If the basking spot (hammock) is about 96 F (air+radiant temperature, it's ideal , 86 F is on the low end but still OK (in the correct range) for a basking spot .
If your dragon likes it there , it's telling you what it likes.
I have a standard LED light bulb on the cool side, just for light; should I upgrade to a 75w floodlight to get the cool side a bit warmer?
And what on earth do I do about the basking spot? I've got a 100w bulb in there, and the hammock is about 10-12" from the bulb. It should be warmer, I'd think.
Both bulbs are on top of the screen, since there's really no way for me to mount them inside the tank. I'm REALLY worried about this, since heat is such a major part of keeping Figment healthy. Please advise.
~Chris
kingofnobbys":162x8o95 said:I think you are overthinking.
The temperatures mentioned are fine.
Only issue I can see is the tape. Careful if it comes off , it could stick to the dragon’s tummy.
CooperDragon":26wccaeg said:A rubber band or zip tie might do the trick if you still want to secure the probe to the basking log. The probes have a tendency to get pushed around a lot. Not a big deal if you're just getting a temp reading but it can throw off the controls of a thermostat.
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