Zoo med under tank heater

[kelii]

Right now I have a small 10-20 gallon uth under my gecko's 10 gallon tank, but I want to make sure it will be warm enough to keep a 20 gallon long heated before I upgrade. Thanks.

 

[OnlineGeckos]

It depends on the substrate you use. The small 10-20 zoo med reptitherm may be on the small side, but it should heat to at least 90 degrees. But ideally you want something that'll cover at least 1/3 of the tank, so the medium one may work better. They're cheaper to purchase from amazon than retail stores if that helps.

 

[kelii]

Thanks!

 

[wombat2000]

It depends on the substrate you use. The small 10-20 zoo med reptitherm may be on the small side, but it should heat to at least 90 degrees. But ideally you want something that'll cover at least 1/3 of the tank, so the medium one may work better. They're cheaper to purchase from amazon than retail stores if that helps.

What size Zoo-med UTH should we use for a 20L? The Zoo-med site says that a size medium UTH is for a 30-40 gallon tank, but I think a medium UTH (8"x12") should be ok for a 20L. Is this correct?

I currently have a small size zoo-med UTH in a 10 gallon, and I'm upgrading to a 20L. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[OnlineGeckos]

Yes you'll want a "medium" for the 20 gallon tank.

 

[dolfun55]

Should you also use a heat lamp in addition to the UTH?

 

[OnlineGeckos]

Not necessary unless your ambient temperature drops below 70 on a consistent basis.

 

[Akari_32]

I use the medium on my 20 long, and large on my 40 breeder. Once they are applied, they shouldn't be removed, as the heating elements are liable to break in the proccess.

I buy mine here:

Zoo Med Repti Therm Under Tank Heater Reptile Under Tank Heaters


Actually just placed an order yesterday and bought a large one lol

 

[krusty46]

I have the small 10-20 in my 20L and while it does provide the correct temps right over the pad, it does not heat enough of the tank. If I was doing it all over, I would go for the medium.

 

[EasiGregory]

I have the small 10-20 in my 20L and while it does provide the correct temps right over the pad, it does not heat enough of the tank. If I was doing it all over, I would go for the medium.

So do you also then provide a over head heat source along with your UTH?