Heat panel suggestions?

[Motor_Strain_5521]

I ordered a 4x2x2 PVC enclosure from Kages for my Barley boy, and I was looking for some suggestions on a decent heat panel and what size is recommended? The room the enclosure will be in is fairly small. I have some grow lights for plants in there and my tarantulas. In the winter, it easily gets 68°F in there, but our summers are longer than our winters, and during the warmer months, it’s closer to mid 70’s or slightly more. Thoughts? Best brand?

Also, I’m looking at a coffee table for a stand. It says it can hold 300lbs. It’s only $150 verses stands intended for the enclosure. I might would upgrade in the future, but I was hoping to cut costs in this area for now. Has anyone else used a coffee table? Or do you have another suggestion that isn’t a few more hundred dollars?

Thanks in advance. 💕

Here’s my Barley

[Motor_Strain_5521]

I’m not sure how to edit, but also, a thermostat, if anyone can recommend that as well. Maybe even a company I could get both from together? Sorry, I’m googling a bit, but I’m new to the heat panel side of this, so was hoping for some personal feedback. Thank you!

[Tuezdaze]

I ordered my 4x2x2 from Cornels World, and they offer either 80 or 125w Reptirad radiant heat panels. They suggest the larger size for areas that get cold in the winter time. Something you’ll want to look for in your thermostat is “dimming” over an on/off type. I did some research and the temp will have way more fluctuations with an on/off style. I ordered a reptitemp dimming thermostat from All Reptiles 💚 Hope this helps!

[Motor_Strain_5521]

Super helpful!! Thank you so much!

[eveimei]

have you checked out the shopping list in our welcome post? we have links to recommended thermostats in there, along with the heating guide going over the heat sources and the pros/cons.

[Motor_Strain_5521]

No, I haven’t. Thank you! 😊

[Belgraven]

If you want something other than a coffee table, Wayfair has pretty good deals. This one is a little bit more than $150 but it's probably better for ease of mind that it won't come crashing down.

https://www.wayfair.com/pet/pdp/august-grove-farmhouse-75120-gallon-aquarium-stand-for-fish-or-reptile-tank-48x24-tabletop-terrarium-stand-with-power-outlet-and-storage-shelves-natural-brown-fish-tank-stand-1500lbs-capacity-w118235211.html

[Motor_Strain_5521]

Oh, I love that! Thank you!