tiles

[breanna-banana13]

i have been thinking of tiling my tanks but have thought of a (potential) problem. i have uth's with no thermostat/ rheostat. they are on 24/7 and stay very regulated ( i live in western new york so the cold weather keeps them in check lol). i have towels (cloth not paper) in there now and was wondering how well the (ceramic) tiles hold heat?? i dont want my temps skyrocketing because the tiles dont let the heat dissipate. any advice is much appreciated.
Bre

 

[thekooliest]

Well I use tiles with no problem.
I never used paper towels, went straight to tiles...and I started using a rheostat from the beginning. I needed to use the rheostat a bit in the summer (I don't know if it is because of hot weather, or tile holding the heat, or both), but I haven't used it this fall.
I would try it in a tank you don't use, or if someone else can help you (because I don't think I really answered your question...). But I love tile!

 

[gaparicio]

i have been thinking of tiling my tanks but have thought of a (potential) problem. i have uth's with no thermostat/ rheostat. they are on 24/7 and stay very regulated ( i live in western new york so the cold weather keeps them in check lol). i have towels (cloth not paper) in there now and was wondering how well the (ceramic) tiles hold heat?? i dont want my temps skyrocketing because the tiles dont let the heat dissipate. any advice is much appreciated.
Bre

Actually, tiles will hold heat much better than towels or other substrates. They will also distribute heat more evenly. If you haven't used thermostats/rheostats at all, you've been lucky. UTH's can heat to upwards of 120 degrees and burn or kill your geckos. I found that out the hard way like 6 years ago.