need some help!

[Gpoop]

I'm setting up my leopard gecko tank and wanted to test some things out so I attached the UTH and set up the thermometer and temperature controller. First off, is the UTH suppose to have these bubbles?

second, I thought the UTH was suppose to heat up the air not just the floor? The only place is warm is were the UTH is attached.


idk, I feel like something is not right

 

[animeavatar]

It is fine! Mine has bubbles. Leopard geckos need belly heat.

 

[Gpoop]

Ok thank you! I feel like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders! LOL and yes, I know they need belly heat but in the instructions it says it will heat up the air too.

 

[sunshinegeckos]

I know with mine it took a few hours for it to really heat up. It will heat up the air slightly but not a huge change. Where you will see the change is the floor temp.

 

[acpart]

If the warm hide is right over the UTH, then the air inside the hide will probably be heated and the gecko will probably stay in there on cool days.

Aliza

 

[Gpoop]

I know with mine it took a few hours for it to really heat up. It will heat up the air slightly but not a huge change. Where you will see the change is the floor temp.

Oh ok. Also, should I put the temp controller probe right on the UTH?

 

[sunshinegeckos]

put it right on the substrate right above the UTH. I put mine in the hide on the warm side.

 

[Syn]

Personally, when purchasing a new UTH I cover the sticky side with aluminum foil. I've noticed that if you ever decide to remove the UTH, the adhesive will not always come off correctly and it will cause some (often minor) fluctuations in heating temperature.

I don't get bubbles normally, either.