Heating?

[sunflower_crabitat]

Usually my temp (in tank) falls between 75 and 77 F however, since I've moved them to their rubber tote (temporarily until Moe is done molting) it's been closer to 70 F which is getting to be too cold for them. I don't have a heater since it's usually good at maintaining temperature itself, what should I do in the mean time? (getting a heater would be a last resort but if there's nothing else then that's what I'll do soon)


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[KyMart]

Usually my temp (in tank) falls between 75 and 77 F however, since I've moved them to their rubber tote (temporarily until Moe is done molting) it's been closer to 70 F which is getting to be too cold for them. I don't have a heater since it's usually good at maintaining temperature itself, what should I do in the mean time? (getting a heater would be a last resort but if there's nothing else then that's what I'll do soon)


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My tank tends to fall between 85° F and 91° F, sometimes it goes up to 95° F which is very hot! I'm always worried about my substrate drying out, but then it goes back down (it just depends on the heat outside tbh). I use an ultratherm that covers almost the entire back of the tank above the substate, and I would recommend you getting one similar when you get them into the 18 gallon! Since it's 8 gallons bigger then ur old tank, it's going to need a little extra help with the heat, and it will be good to have for this winter! I got mine from reptile basics, and it came in about a week! You can also get a nob to adjust the heat it gives off (you can find them on Amazon, they can also be used for lights). I have been thinking about getting one, but it only goes up for about 95° F about an hour a week, and then goes back down to 91° F!

[curlysister]

Have you tried adding some insulation around the sides, or adding a couple of folded up blankets on the top of the tub?

[sunflower_crabitat]

My tank tends to fall between 85° F and 91° F, sometimes it goes up to 95° F which is very hot! I'm always worried about my substrate drying out, but then it goes back down (it just depends on the heat outside tbh). I use an ultratherm that covers almost the entire back of the tank above the substate, and I would recommend you getting one similar when you get them into the 18 gallon! Since it's 8 gallons bigger then ur old tank, it's going to need a little extra help with the heat, and it will be good to have for this winter! I got mine from reptile basics, and it came in about a week! You can also get a nob to adjust the heat it gives off (you can find them on Amazon, they can also be used for lights). I have been thinking about getting one, but it only goes up for about 95° F about an hour a week, and then goes back down to 91° F!

Okay! Thank you!


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[sunflower_crabitat]

Have you tried adding some insulation around the sides, or adding a couple of folded up blankets on the top of the tub?

No, but I will try that! Thank you!


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[KyMart]

Okay! Thank you!


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You're welcome!

[wodesorel]

Did anything else change about the enclosure other than switching from glass to plastic? It should have stayed the same exact temp if a heat source had never been used on either, it would match whatever your room temperature is at. I'm wondering, did you move where the tank was located? Or maybe the change in seasons changed the house temp?