Maligirl - that's a LOT of lights. Have you tried simply upping the wattage on the bulbs? That might be a good solution for you. And under tank heater may also work well.

The only thing I would have to say is that if you lower the temps a little and he's still panting, you may want to get him checked out. It could be a respiratory infection or something wrong with his lungs.

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But its a big tank if I keep 150 and a 75 watt its tooooo cool and 150 and 150 also... 2 75's and 2 150 's keeps temp at 118 the highest for basking (any suggestions)...

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Very nice looking setup. It looks like the top is almost completely open though. That's where you're losing a lot of the heat. Also I can almost quarantee you that when your Uros get used to the enclosure they will escape. Trust me they don't look like it but they are good at it.

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Also what type of bulbs are you using? Halogens give off the best heat.

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I am using 2 150w Zoo Med Repti basking lamps and 2 75w infared by EXO Terra ..n Thanks for the compliment about the tank I had it custom made ..

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Oh yes I defitnetly have to cover that with a screen ....... I was just so excited to put them in the bigger tank the screen is on its way tho

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I would cover most of it with glass if you can. It's cheaper than plexi and it will hold more heat in than the screen.

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how about half wood where the lights are and the other screen/mesh let me know ........ or I can also do all glass but what a pain to take off and on I think..

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Sure that's a good idea. It'll definitely help to hold some heat in.

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Im having the wood made as we speak, I will take a picture today when it's done I think It's better and will look nicer

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