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05-06-14, 07:54 AM
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Under tank heater?
I just got a 40g breeder tank (not going to breed). I'm in the process of setting it up for my first future snake.
Anyway, my question is: what size under tank heater do I need for it?
It is 36" long x 18" wide
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05-06-14, 08:05 AM
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Re: Under tank heater?
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Originally Posted by Restricted E
I just got a 40g breeder tank (not going to breed). I'm in the process of setting it up for my first future snake.
Anyway, my question is: what size under tank heater do I need for it?
It is 36" long x 18" wide
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Most folks try to cover 1/3 or so of the bottom of the tank. So a 12x12 inch would work nicely. A thermostat is very important as well to control your heat source.
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05-06-14, 12:30 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
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Originally Posted by sharthun
Most folks try to cover 1/3 or so of the bottom of the tank. So a 12x12 inch would work nicely. A thermostat is very important as well to control your heat source.
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Okay great! Thank you!
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05-06-14, 12:37 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
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Okay great! Thank you!
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Reptile basics has very good heat tape that works well and is enexpensive.
12" Heat Tape
THGHeat Wire/Clip/Insulator Set: Reptile Products You Can Trust | Reptile Basics Inc
You can order a foot of the 12" heat tape and a cord/insulator set. They will install the cord set for you for .99 cents by selecting cord install in checkout.
I used these and they work great. Definitely need a thermostat with the heat tape as it can get very hot without temperature control.
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05-06-14, 01:11 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
Also for a heat pad that you can run without a thermostat is the ultratherm heat pad. They will only reach 90-95 degrees surface temp without temperature control. Although I always suggest using a thermostat for safety reasons.
Ultratherm Undertank Heater (UTH) - 11"x11" - Reptile Basics Inc
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05-06-14, 04:13 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
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05-06-14, 06:38 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
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Lol I agree! I only have 5.
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05-06-14, 10:53 PM
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Re: Under tank heater?
Thanks guys  I'll be using the heat mat and thermostat.
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