UTH on bottom or side?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:10 pm

My tank can't seem to hold heat at ALL. I'm wondering if sticking it to the side would work better? I know it probably wont stick as well but it rarely holds the proper temperature so i'm willing to try anything.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:14 pm

its supposed to be better on the side, having it on the bottom can overheat molters. i have two on the side and the crabs will all pile up next to them when it gets chilly, its pretty cute. they only heat the area directly near them though, if you need the whole tank temp raised, you should try a better light or a way to hold it in or something. some of those silver crinkly survival blankets saved my life this winter

they help hold the heat in very well.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:18 pm

Thanks SO much! i was already worried about winter =P
I am soo new to all this crab stuff, i sort of rushed into it without doing my research first and it was not pretty but i think i have about got everything ideal =P

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:21 pm

yea, that happens to most of us

mine were freezing like crazy until somebody mentioned the survival blankets. it looks kinda neat too, like a giant box wrapped in tin foil