UTH temps through the roof, need advice asap!

[kgb_m3]

Hi all, I recently bought two leopard geckos and while in the process of separating them, bought another UTH. I set up the new home and measured the temps. 111 degrees surface temp :stunned: What do I do?

They're no longer getting along so I need to split them asap, but the new home is too hot.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[jerrymb]

Just put a piece of thin cardboard or a sheet or two of paper towel directly over the uth. Wait awhile and then test the temperature.

 

[kgb_m3]

Haha, that was easy. I'm going to also get ceramic tile.

 

[LeopardShade]

I would recommend a thermostat or Rheostat to regulate and control the temperatures.

 

[kgb_m3]

I would recommend a thermostat or Rheostat to regulate and control the temperatures.

I just need a quick solution for now. Programming a microprocessor to automate all the tasks for lighting, temp, misting, etc... Keeps the cost down. I have 5 tanks in total to keep up.

 

[Russellm0704]

You NEED a thermostat or at least a dimmer. Not worth the risk of fire if one were to overheat. All 56 of my enclosures are hooked up to thermostats

 

[kgb_m3]

You NEED a thermostat or at least a dimmer. Not worth the risk of fire if one were to overheat. All 56 of my enclosures are hooked up to thermostats

Yea I realize that, the microprocessor isn't going to guess the temp in its own, a need for sensors is a given. I'm just not going to waste money on reptile specific stuff, its way overpriced.

 

[acpart]

If you need a rheostat, you're right, you can get a lamp dimmer from Home Depot or equialent for under $20. If you want a thermostat, you may as well spend under $30 and get the Alife, ESU or Zilla which are worth that amount. You may luck out with ebay for a good price. I'd say the rheostat would be a good quick fix or else adding layers to the bottom of the tank temporarily.

Aliza

 

[grboxa]

either a dimmer or my suggestion http://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Repti...id=1341593257&sr=8-1&keywords=reptitherm+500r . overpriced or not you need it.

 

[kgb_m3]

Thanks for the links and stuff but I'm building something custom that will take care of all 5 tanks. There's a programmable microprocessor called Arduino. You can buy any sensors you want from any electronic component website and program the thing to read sensor, process, and output a certain function.

The microprocessor is ~$20, sensors are ~$3 each, I can have a fully automated setup that will monitor temps, humidity in my cresteds tanks, lighting, timing, etc for under $50... This project will save lots of space and money.

 

[Gtwo305]

I had the same problem when i put my uth, with a thermostat probe. It was reaching temperatures of upto 120!

My solution at home depot ,they sell lamp dimmer bought one for 10 buks played around with it and now i mantain temperatures of 84 at night and 90 during the day.

 

[osmbr]

look on ebay and get a hydrofarms thermostat, they work good and u can get 2 for 58 free shpping split the tank between the two and ull be good, buying thermostats for your reptile ist a waste of money its something u have to do in order to provide your reptile with the right temps, well at least i dont see it as a waste of money!!