Posted by 11thHour on April 23, 2003 at 22:49:09:
I'm trying a heat pad on my large critter keeper, but I'm so far dissapointed. It is an under tank heater which covers nearly 1/2 the bottom of the outside of the keeper, and it does get mighty warm, but it takes a while to warm the tank, and it only warms it by a few degrees. The directions suggested 1 to 1.5 inches of substrate for maximum effectiveness, which I have. This is with the upper screen by cling wrap also. I notice at night, the room temperature dips to bout 60F, and the cage temp is 68ish, too cold.
So I've thought bout getting a bulb heater and placing it on a timer. What have you tried with good results? What works for you? I have gotten humidity control down pat, but consistent temperature control seems to elude me...
