heating leo tank

[reesanne]

hi all, i just got a under tank heat mat for my leo and i was from Zoo Med (size 30-40g ) (not sure if that was big enough) and it is set at 89 ° but i feel like my warm and cool sides are not keeping my leo warm enough, what does anyone think? any suggestions?

 

[acpart]

What size enclosure do you have? Sometimes it can depend on where you put the probe. First, try moving the probe around to see if the temp changes in different spots. If it's still not warm enough, bump the thermostat up a bit. Eventually you'll figure out where the thermostat needs to be set to keep the heat on the warm side on the floor (not the air) in the low 90's. Don't worry about the temp on the cool side.

Aliza

 

[reesanne]

What size enclosure do you have? Sometimes it can depend on where you put the probe. First, try moving the probe around to see if the temp changes in different spots. If it's still not warm enough, bump the thermostat up a bit. Eventually you'll figure out where the thermostat needs to be set to keep the heat on the warm side on the floor (not the air) in the low 90's. Don't worry about the temp on the cool side.

Aliza

hes in a 40 gallon, and i will do that! the probes are pretty low to the ground right now but ill move them around a bit, thank u!