I purchased my first Leopard Gecko two days ago. I set him up in a twenty gallon (long) tank. So far, I have been using a lamp with a 150W basking bulb during the day, which keeps the hot side at ~90F and the cold side at ~75F). At night, I use a 75W infrared light, which drops the temperature of the hot side to aboout 70F and the cold side to just under 70F.
I've been doing a bit more research, and have come across the topic of under tank heating, which I've seen referred to as UTH on these forums. Is it beneficial to have UTH for a Leopard Gecko?
If so.. how do I properly set that up? How does a heating pad work, if I may ask? Do I plug it in? How do I moniter it's temperature? Also, how much of the bottom of the tank should it cover, and on which side (hot or cold)?
Is it possible to just use UTH at night (no light) if the temperature is correct?
Lot's of questions, I know, but hey, I am a newbie
I thank anyone in advance who can provide some information.
Mike
I've been doing a bit more research, and have come across the topic of under tank heating, which I've seen referred to as UTH on these forums. Is it beneficial to have UTH for a Leopard Gecko?
If so.. how do I properly set that up? How does a heating pad work, if I may ask? Do I plug it in? How do I moniter it's temperature? Also, how much of the bottom of the tank should it cover, and on which side (hot or cold)?
Is it possible to just use UTH at night (no light) if the temperature is correct?
Lot's of questions, I know, but hey, I am a newbie
Mike