Gutler
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I fed Iggy a few but i want to get my own meal worm farm going so i'll keep most of the pupae to change into beetles.
Hello from me and Ignatius
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I fed Iggy a few but i want to get my own meal worm farm going so i'll keep most of the pupae to change into beetles.
Elizabeth Freer
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Have you tried Reptile Basics?
Gutler
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I did not but i will definitely take a look. My only concern with a DHP is how the top of the 36x18x12 exoterra tank is set up it has a plastic beam that forms a cross i worry the heat from the DHP could cause it to melt if its to close.
Elizabeth Freer
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:idea:: At the foot of the Table of Contents from that "monster" Leo Care Sheet in my signature I found this info.
Light Your Reptiles in USA for Arcadia's lighting including ShadeDweller lighting: 207-588-7210 LightYourReptiles.com
Gutler
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Ahh i've checked lightyourreptiles before (a youtuber whose channel is just called LeopardGecko suggested them) but they always seemed to be out of stock but it looks like they have them now. (out of stock at reptile basics atm)
Elizabeth Freer
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Have you spoken with the guy at Light Your Reptiles in the USA @ 207-588-7210? He might have some feedback for your Exo Terra 36 x 18 x 12 inches.
[MENTION=65717]Marillion[/MENTION] may be able to help.
FULL Deep Heat Projector Review + Installation Tips | LEOPARD GECKO
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Marillion
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From the conversations I have had with the folks at Arcadia, if your enclosure is 12" high, the 50 Watt should be sufficient. I myself use a 50 watt for my 20 Gallon long enclosure and with a few slate rocks underneath the DHP I find the ambient air and local temps on top of the slate rocks to be perfect when used with a thermostat. Without a thermostat, it would get far too warm!
There is however a short "break in period" after which the bulb functions at full efficiency. The key thing to remember here, is that to get enough ambient air heat you will need slate rocks or something similar underneath the lamp to reflect the heat and warm up the surrounding air. These DHP bulbs are not like Ceramic Heat emitters in the way they work heating the air only. The deep penetrating heat waves that a DHP produces are not as efficient at heating the surrounding air unless there is something dense underneath to store those waves and reflect it back as ambient heat.
There is however a short "break in period" after which the bulb functions at full efficiency. The key thing to remember here, is that to get enough ambient air heat you will need slate rocks or something similar underneath the lamp to reflect the heat and warm up the surrounding air. These DHP bulbs are not like Ceramic Heat emitters in the way they work heating the air only. The deep penetrating heat waves that a DHP produces are not as efficient at heating the surrounding air unless there is something dense underneath to store those waves and reflect it back as ambient heat.
Gutler
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I ordered some slate cheese trays that should be coming in a few days they are 12x16 and 0.2 inches thick bought 2 to cover the warm side and for the rest i am going to use some black kitchen liner.
Marillion
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I should add...I am actually tracking the temperature in 5 areas for the tank. With three being the most important.
1. Digital Thermostat with humidity sensor on cool side.
2. Exo Terra stick on dial thermostat in middle (came with tank)
3. Digital thermostat for ambient air temp on warm side along with humidity sensor.
4. Digital Thermostat that controls the under tank heat mat with probe placed inside his warm hide floor, on top of the tile.
5. Digital thermostat that controls the DHP and the temp probe is placed on the slate rock just on the edge of the direct heat zone underneath the DHP bulb.
Numbers 3-5 are naturally the most critical ones.
1. Digital Thermostat with humidity sensor on cool side.
2. Exo Terra stick on dial thermostat in middle (came with tank)
3. Digital thermostat for ambient air temp on warm side along with humidity sensor.
4. Digital Thermostat that controls the under tank heat mat with probe placed inside his warm hide floor, on top of the tile.
5. Digital thermostat that controls the DHP and the temp probe is placed on the slate rock just on the edge of the direct heat zone underneath the DHP bulb.
Numbers 3-5 are naturally the most critical ones.
Elizabeth Freer
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Happy Belated Anniversary, Iggy! You are a lucky guy! Your dad gets you new gifts frequently!
Gutler
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Those eyes stare deep into your soul.
Elizabeth Freer
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They really do!
