Making the cool end cooler?

[Cammyron]

Hi, I've got my UTH to get the hot side at a consistent 90-92F. It covers between 1/3 to 1/2 of her enclosure.

My problem is that with a small 2ft vivarium the cool side is stuck at 86-87F and I'd prefer it to be closer to 82F.

I was wondering if anyone knows any other tricks to keep a better temp gradient. So far I've tried:

1) Thermostat
2) Removing red bulb
3) Opening the viv window (worried about her escaping though)

I still need to try:

1) Using a smaller UTH (keen to avoid this due to costs)
2) Turning off my central heating (again, keen to avoid!)

Thanks for your help

Cam

 

[pkrtech]

Cant you just move the UTH so it is only under like 20% of the viv ? compared to 30 to 50 % ?

 

[BalloonzForU]

Cant you just move the UTH so it is only under like 20% of the viv ? compared to 30 to 50 % ?

Above option or getting a smaller UTH is going to be the best options.

 

[Cammyron]

Cant you just move the UTH so it is only under like 20% of the viv ? compared to 30 to 50 % ?

i have a wooden base so the UTH is in the tank. Can you have half of it on the floor and half on the wall?

perhaps i could fit another ventilation point at the cooler side of the enclosure