heat pad question?

[pacersfan712]

I have not gotten my gecko yet but I have the vivarium all setup. My question is what is the right temperature for the heat pad to be at? I tested mine the other day and it was at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Is this too high? If it is how can i lower it?

 

[Ccrashca069]

91 is perfect. You might need to buy a ZooMed Rheostat. Here is a link to one at Petsmart so you know what one is. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752611

 

[pacersfan712]

91 is perfect. You might need to buy a ZooMed Rheostat. Here is a link to one at Petsmart so you know what one is. http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2752611

I am thinking about buying a new one because this old one (that is falling off) was used for my brothers beardie before it got bigger and is too small for a 20 long ( i think 6"x8") is there a specific brand that will heat to the correct temperature?

 

[The Sunset Gang]

Most heat pads heat to around 110 degrees. give or take. My my tanks, with tile the temp on the surface is about 94 - 95 depending on heat in the room. But with paper towel, you would need a rheostat.

 

[pacersfan712]

Most heat pads heat to around 110 degrees. give or take. My my tanks, with tile the temp on the surface is about 94 - 95 depending on heat in the room. But with paper towel, you would need a rheostat.

i use repticarpet

 

[The Sunset Gang]

then you will most likely need a rheostat. they are pretty easy and simple. You can pick them up from any hardware store.

 

[pacersfan712]

then you will most likely need a rheostat. they are pretty easy and simple. You can pick them up from any hardware store.

thanks for the advice

 

[david13]

yup, get a rho stat or a thermostat or something to control the temps

 

[pacersfan712]

now how big should my heating pad be on a 20 gallon? Mine is only 6"x8" which is kinda small I believe.

 

[Ccrashca069]

ZooMed has the size you need for each tank on the package.

 

[pacersfan712]

ZooMed has the size you need for each tank on the package.

it is a zoo med and it said 10-20 gallon so i guess the size i have is alright for a 20 long........I still need to buy a rheostat

 

[Drunvalo]

or, if the pad is already falling off, just pull it off, set it one the table and prop the tank up over it with little rubber feet so air can flow under it. it might not work, but if you can get it down to at least 95, it will be fine.

cheaper than a reostat, but a reostat is more accurate and easier.

 

[Ccrashca069]

Make sure you have to stick tabs on the bottom corners of the tank. I have small squares of cork to hold my tanks up for airflow. Maybe that is why your tank is running hot. Good thinking Cody.