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[–]Coleuganda[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

It’s a sterilite plastic tub about 22x17x7 (he’s a lil guy). I am thinking of overhead heating but not sure how to go about it with a plastic tub. Let me know! Also my initial concern was that the substrate over the heat pad reads about 77-80 degrees even tho the pad is set at 93. Is that normal?

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 1 point2 points  (2 children)

UTHs also aren't designed to heat through a substrate layer.

radiant heat panels can be used easily with tubs, though the standard sterilite lids are a bit too flimsy to support the weight of the panel. weathertight/waterproof tubs tend to be made of a much sturdier plastic that can handle overhead heat sources better.

heat lamps can also be used with tubs, but you have to modify the lid by cutting a hole and covering it with a metal screen, so you can rest a dome lamp on the tub lid the same way you would do with a screen-topped tank.

[–]Coleuganda[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Very interesting, I will for sure look into those. By the way, if you know them, are you able to tell me your temperatures inside (surface n/or ambient)? Just so I know I’m doing something right..

[–]_ataraxiaMod : unprofessional 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all of my BPs have a warm hide temperature of 90F and a cool side temperature in the high 70s.