Heat lamps melting tank

[Poughkeepsie]

Hi. I just got my first gecko. I have a 10gal. tank with two hides, reptile carpet, food and water dish, as well as so decor. I have a night heat lamp and a day heat lamp sitting on the wire mesh lid of the tank. They are hooked to timers in order to regulate when they are on. However, the heat lamp is melting the plastic around the edge of the tank. What should I do to prevent this?

 

[acpart]

Get rid of the heat lamp and get an under tank heater with a thermostat instead. That way you'll be providing belly heat and not drying out the air in a small enclosed space.

Aliza