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08-11-2006, 04:54 PM
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I just got a ton of stuff 
The tank is a 30 gallon, substrate is shredded aspen, waterdish, apiece of driftwood, a little cave, a log to hide under, tons of plants, thermometer, and a Under Tank Heater.
The Under Tank Heater doesn't seem to be doing much... the aspen on it is just a bit warm. Temps in my room at 80 degrees (hehe I love it warm).
How can I add just a LITTTTTLE bit more heat in there?
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08-11-2006, 06:16 PM
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This is for your Corn correct ? if so you can use a regular household lightbulb in a dome fixture over the warmside, providing it is a metal screen top.
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08-11-2006, 06:23 PM
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yes, for the corn...
what wattage would you recommend?
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08-11-2006, 06:27 PM
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Well it depends on the temps. The Under Tank Heater will take some time to heat the enclosure. I always set up a tank with the Under Tank Heater and let it stand for at least 24hrs prior to putting anything in it. That way you get a better temp reading. If the temps are just a little short, go with a 40 watt bulb. If they are way below what you need,,,go higher and continue to monitor the temps til ya get what you want.
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08-11-2006, 06:45 PM
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Check the surface of the tank bottom over the mat. You said the aspen feels warm to you.
This would mean that it was close to or exceeding your body temperature.
With a room temperature of 80 already you won't need much to bring it up a few degrees.
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08-11-2006, 06:49 PM
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I'm going to keep checking on it, I plan to just leave it on.. the snake isn't comming till like Tues or Wed so I have time to figure things out a bit still
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