Found a great new heat pad!

hermitharbor · Post by **hermitharbor** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:53 pm

So I was in a pinch and had to buy a heat pad for my Es, and beanfarm was down and I needed one asap--so I went with a brand that looked good and I could use my Amazon Prime with and get quickly.

I found an Aiicioo UTH and so far, it's working fantastic! Mid 80s with no insulation. Is lightweight as well, and it does stick so no tape is necessary. The size I got was nice for me and the length of my 29g and the depth of substrate I had (it was an 8x18). It was also a good price! They have different sizes and wattages available.

So I just wanted to say what a great UTH this is, and I definitely recommend it!

Here is the link to it if anyone is interested:

Aiicioo 24 Watt Durable Reptile Under Tank Heater 8x18 Inch Waterproof Seeding Heat Mat Hydroponic Growth Heating Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018TXC674/re ... fyb1AVHCBQ

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Rawrgeous · Post by **Rawrgeous** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 12:31 am

Thank you for sharing!

Highnmighty217 · Post by **Highnmighty217** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:35 am

How is this working for you?

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Kermie16 · Post by **Kermie16** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 6:21 am

Yes, DrssageQueen! Would love an update to see how you're still loving the UTH!

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kieagcarm · Post by **kieagcarm** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:59 pm

I was looking at those but had never heard them mentioned, got a gut feeling to order it but was afraid. I'm gonna try it, I'm really not into insulating, my step dad is a firefighter and is totally against the idea of insulating. I ordered an ultratherm and can't ever put it up due to his not allowing the insulation. (Currently and temporarily living with my parents)

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hermitharbor · Post by **hermitharbor** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:32 am

Hey guys!

It's still working fabulously, no complaints here! I don't personally insulate my UTHs since I use them in conjunction with a lamp (daytime only) and keep my door closed most of the time so my room is fairly warm. It helps keep the E tank at 90 during the day and around 81 at night. I may buy another for the other tank because my zoomed one keeps peeling off on one side and it's annoying the heck out of me. Anyway, I say go for it!

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LadyJinglyJones · Post by **LadyJinglyJones** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 1:45 am

I'd replace the peeling zoomed as soon as convenient. I had that happen on my geckos tank, and to my alarm, the twisting of the element caused the heater to malfunction & melt where it connected with the cord. Not optimal.

Kermie16 · Post by **Kermie16** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 6:31 am

Thanks DressageQueen!! And Yikes, LadyJinglyJones

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hermitharbor · Post by **hermitharbor** » Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:58 am

Oh wow, that's not good! I have it duck taped to try and keep it flat (that's what we have been arguing about, it doesn't want to stick even with the tape, lol!) but I will be replacing it soon. Thanks for the heads up!

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kieagcarm · Post by **kieagcarm** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:51 am

Dressage- I have a 20g tall, will the one you have fit on the back of mine without touching the sub, in having trouble figuring this out

Edit: it will fit it's the same size I have now, but I was wondering what it keeps your temps at

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hermitharbor · Post by **hermitharbor** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 9:25 am

I don't know the dimensions of a tall, but I measured mine just to double check before I bought anything

It keeps it nice and toasty in there for the Es at 90 (with the help of a lamp) during the day, and 80 or more at night on its own. It's a good little pad!

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