Laura, if you don't mind my interjecting...
Someone said somewhere that a rock under a lamp gets too hot for geckos to
tolerate. A better solution would be an under-tank heater or heat tape. I
personally think rocks are good because they help make evening temperature
transitions slower.
I had been insulating with paper but I don't see much point to it now. You
want as much of a temperature gradient as possible down to the minimum
desireable. And if the lamp is reaching the high desireable temperature...
One thing I would recommend, and this is an entirely personal idea for my
juvenile Leopard gecko, is to put paper about 4" high from the bottom all
the way around like a fence. I kinda believe that this makes the inhabitant
feel more secure.
>From: Laura Ricketts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: [Gecko] Heat Lamps- was heat tape
>Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 07:39:59 -0800 (PST)
>
>I have a question, that is probably redundant, but
>it's one of those that can't seem to stay in my
>brain.... we heat gecko tanks to help them with
>digestion, etc. right? Now, a heat lamp heats a stone
>or surface for them to lay on to help them heat up...
>but they spend the whole day sleeping in their caves!
>I have been told to (1) use a UTH to keep them warm,
>and (2) have the cave cool and damp, with the heat
>lamp on the rock above... which is the absolute best
>setup for heating them... within reason... I am not
>talking prices of stuff... I mean.. UTH vs heating a
>rock surface, etc. Even the books seem confusing and
>I just can't seem to get it stuck in my head!
>
>Also, Julie, these 32 qt. containers... what are the
>approximate dimensions? How would they be better if
>you are limited to space, vs the 10g tanks?
>
>Finally, do any of you insulate tanks on three sides
>to help maintain heat in the tank? (Sides and Back)
>
>Thanks for bearing with this old, decrepit brain of
>mine!
>--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > In a message dated 2/1/01 2:56:34 PM Eastern
> > Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > writes:
> >
> > <<
> > I would stick with overhead lighting for 10
> > gallons. I recommend 8-1/2"
> > reflector lamps, you will have to experiment with
> > light bulbs to get the
> > desired
> > 86-88F in one end. Heat tape is problematic with
> > the type of set-up you
> > describe. If you want to breed several leopards,
> > get a rack system and go to
> > 32
> > quart Rubbermaids or an equivalent - you can use
> > heat tape safely in this
> > type
> > of set-up.
> > >>
> > Hi-
> > This sounds like a good use for the 5 pack of 20
> > watt halogen bulbs.
> > I was just looking at buying them myself, and I
> > believe Greg C. uses these,
> > so maybe he could tell us alittle about them?
> > I was curious how hot the spot gets at a distance of
> > say 8" in a ten gallon?
> > Any idea?
> > And what is the max distance between the bulbs? is
> > it 2 feet? Can you run
> > them in a straight line 10 feet long, with a bulb
> > every two feet?
> >
> > These seem perfect for tight fits like cabinets, and
> > they reduce the space
> > needed by about 8" heightwise.
> > Thanks
> > Jason
> >
> >
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