Alright, I've purchased some reflectix insulation, those who have used this before... how or do I use my heaters with this stuff? Would the heated damage the insulation? How do you mount the heater and insulation where both can still be checked on but both are effective?
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I bought reflectix tape to mount it. You can also use duct tape or packaging tape. 
cut to size. If zoomed heaters, don't insulate over the top of them. If ultratherm, you go over the top of them no problems!
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I second Aussie JJ. Lots of epoxy to make it humidity proof- but it would be very cool to see it finished. 
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just another supply run,
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Reflectix, 2 Thermo Pro digital temp/humidity monitors, Flukers exotic purple leafed reptile vines, crack filler to make rock formations and some heavy duty galvanized wire mesh to help make a false bottom as well as some climbing structures and some threaded hooks to hold moveable play stuffs for variety.
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Super cool!
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Wow this is gonna be big! Can't wait!
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Holy schmoley! These Ultratherm are big. Pictured here laying beside my legs. I'm 5,9".... I'm attempting to document this whole process so bare with me on these supply posts. I believe I have enough materials to start!
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Hmm my interwebs are acting strange. If no images appear, I'll try again later.
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Finally....
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Wow those are huuugeee! What are the dimensions of this tank?
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Niiiiiiiice. You have some sweet decor to play with.
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Quince the fat tailed gecko; Amazonian minnows; and now Harry & Luis, Bede & Aster, Chandra & Jace, Pax, & Piccolo, my adopted PPs.
RIP Vegita :(
Quince the fat tailed gecko; Amazonian minnows; and now Harry & Luis, Bede & Aster, Chandra & Jace, Pax, & Piccolo, my adopted PPs.
RIP Vegita :(
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Gah. I'm almost jelly until I think about how much work it would be. I'm eager to upgrade soon, even though I've only had the 55 for a year. Sweet tat's btw. 
But you definitely have some good stuff to make a tat with so far! I'm super excited for you.
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I do need to measure..... it'll be neat to calculate the gallons. That'll be the next step.Hermiearth wrote:Wow those are huuugeee! What are the dimensions of this tank?
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Thank you!! Yeah, the work is daunting sometimes because I'm not sure exactly what to do. But this forum has helped tremendously!Rawrgeous wrote:Gah. I'm almost jelly until I think about how much work it would be. I'm eager to upgrade soon, even though I've only had the 55 for a year. Sweet tat's btw.
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