Should i cover my bps tank?

[Aaron_S]

Originally Posted by TinkerbellsMom

...An aquarium is perfectly fine for my bp....

I beg to differ. If you've got a 10 gallon aquarium and it's got a 15 degree temperature difference in it's 20 inches of length then I think that's a problem. Your cool side should not be 75...ever...

To me it says you have a lot of heat escaping from the enclosure and that you need to put extra heat into it just to maintain the right temps. Personally, I'd switch enclosures to something along the lines of what others have mentioned (tubs, acrylic, PVC like boaphiles) but since you believe in your fish cage I would change the top.

[TinkerbellsMom]

Ok I will rise the temps to about 78-82 at night, will that be high enough for the cooler side?. I put a towel over the lid so it's keeping in heat better. Thanks for letting me know guys. I am new to this so all of your help is appreciated!

[crazycorns]

im sorry if my post has offended anyone. everyone is different, i was just stating what i think would be best for quality of life for my scale babies that is all i wasnt speaking down to anyone. if i hurt anyone by what ive said my humble apologies and ask for ur forgiveness

[mykee]

80-82 cool side, 90-95 warm side.

[Wildside]

Originally Posted by MrBD1980

Hey,

Firstly I'd like to say that I have never read allessia's posts on any forum topic to be geared up to either offend or dismiss anyone else's views....having read the posts above I feel this remains true and would suggest that her posts are reread with fresh eyes and an open mind.

I think there is a need for a disclaimer when making any statement which may contradict a stated opinion...

DISCLAIMER

'the statement above reflects only the authors opinion and is in no way designed to belittle, offend or demean anybody else views. If the message offends please read the words in reverse order to erase them from narrow minded memory!'

Cheers

Brian

I think people need to stop being so sensitive. One of the great things about a forum is the ability to gather different opinions and techniques and be able to tailor your own solutions to your own problems. Otherwise Google has everything you need. Unless a derogatory comment is made directly at you then there is no reason to be offended. And if a derogatory comment is made at or about you then by God stand up and defend yourself! We all have our own perfectly good reasons for doing the things we do with our animals. If you flat out refuse to change them, then state them. It may help to guide someone else to happier herping. We all cared enough about our hobby to join this forum, so get what you can from your membership without letting your "feelings" get in the way. At the end of the day, it's just the internet. It doesn't really matter what anyone's opinions of you are, now does it?

[StudentoReptile]

Originally Posted by Wildside

I think people need to stop being so sensitive. One of the great things about a forum is the ability to gather different opinions and techniques and be able to tailor your own solutions to your own problems. Otherwise Google has everything you need. Unless a derogatory comment is made directly at you then there is no reason to be offended. And if a derogatory comment is made at or about you then by God stand up and defend yourself! We all have our own perfectly good reasons for doing the things we do with our animals. If you flat out refuse to change them, then state them. It may help to guide someone else to happier herping. We all cared enough about our hobby to join this forum, so get what you can from your membership without letting your "feelings" get in the way. At the end of the day, it's just the internet. It doesn't really matter what anyone's opinions of you are, now does it?

Well, someone finally said it. Ditto!