How to insulate a crab tank better?

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How to insulate a crab tank better?

Post by HermitGuy3 » Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:31 am

Hello! So in my "what temperature should I set my heat pad to?" thread I was asking what temp I should set my heat pad to, and I set my pad pretty high. However, it seems like it is doing little to help, and I don't want my crabs to be cold. :? I was wondering what things I could use to insulate my tank better? Right now I have a blanket around my tank and partly over the lid. I have my mesh lid wrapped with plastic wrap 3/4 of the way, should I wrap it all the way? The blanket is not over the heater. :|
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Re: How to insulate a crab tank better?

Post by curlysister » Wed Nov 27, 2024 12:21 am

You can use a product like Reflectix. Or wrap cardboard with tinfoil. Or use something like one of those foil-looking things that go in a car windshield to block out the sun.
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Re: How to insulate a crab tank better?

Post by aussieJJDude » Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:05 am

I would also wrap the majority of the lid with plastic wrap, will help retain heat and humidity (think like a greenhouse).
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Re: How to insulate a crab tank better?

Post by HermitGuy3 » Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:30 pm

Would I put this insulation around the outside of the tank or on top?
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Re: How to insulate a crab tank better?

Post by curlysister » Thu Nov 28, 2024 12:55 am

HermitGuy3 wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2024 1:30 pm
Would I put this insulation around the outside of the tank or on top?
You can do both.
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