[General Care] PVC Tank Help

[ladyvorlon]

HELLO...Just a few quick questions...
Am picking up my new(used) PVC tank for my baby-it has a Helix therm. and a 300 watt heat panel.
I was wondering what to do for internal lighting and an undertank heat source is needed. Please any information is appreciated-
I have used an Atasuka tank for 5 years its 4ft long and this upgrade is 7.5 ft long. Thank you in advance for
any advice....Juanita

[ElNino95]

Re: PVC Tank Help

you dont have to have internal lighting, as long as the boa has a day/night cycle. it already has a 300 watt heat panel? if it does then all you need is a thermostat to keep temps correct.

[ladyvorlon]

Re: PVC Tank Help

I am picking it up today...it has a Helix DBS-1000 thermostat...was curious about lighting
Because it looks so dark inside...and belly heat because I am use to using a heat pad, ceramic
heat emitter and a day glo for day time. Do I need a to add belly heat? I aplogize if I sound stupid
but I want to have this fully set up before he goes in...and have absolutely no idea about PVC enclosures.
Also have to clue on how to set up a Helix thermostat...thanks so much

[Subflow22]

Re: PVC Tank Help

Hey, make sure you check that thermo out really well. I know in my 4x2 tank, I only need an 80w RHP to keep temps. 300w could be dangerous if the thermo goes out for some reason - you're getting it used so you don't know what it's been through. You don't need under tank heating with a RHP, but some like it (supposedly aids in digestion). If you go that route, I imagine you'll need a thermo that can handle two outputs. If the one you're picking up only handles a single output and you want to go with additional under tank heat, that's all the more reason to get a new thermo.

[Kung Fu Joe]

Re: PVC Tank Help

Just use a temp gun to verify the temps on the hot and cool sides... I would do this when the RHP is cycling both on and off as the temps will fluctuate if you are not using a progressive thermostat. That should tell you if you need belly heat or not. Unless the room is cool or the cage is tall you should have power to spare with a 300 watt panel.

[ladyvorlon]

Re: PVC Tank Help

Well...fully checked... The Helix is maintaining temp perfectly and after 3 days have finally moved Baby in...
Thank you all much for the input...still tossing around belly heat but for now all is good!!

[Subflow22]

Re: PVC Tank Help

Most excellent! Post pics if you can.

[zamora]

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most excellent! Post pics if you can.

^^^^^^^^ditto^^^^^^^^

[ladyvorlon]

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Tried to upload pics-they won't upload
BUT I do believe they did upload to my pics in my profile.

[Jrock23]

Re: PVC Tank Help

You can upload photos if you have photobucket

[zamora]

Re: PVC Tank Help

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYeaFUPHuPM

[tsblair]

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Is this enclosure in question?

[ladyvorlon]

Picture Added-PVC Tank Help

Yes yes thank you-That is his new home...added a 3ft 21" heat tape from Helix...temps are perfect!
It has just the basics...but will work out decorating later...Ideas?