hello herpers!
pictured is an escape proof aquarium lid. Which happens to be one of my personal setups.
Notice the glass pitcher full of water with the chinese fighting fish in it. They hold wieght ..no problem.
now for heating:
depending on your location and/or overall house temperature (summer or winter) a simple lightbulb is basically all that is needed. Then to assist in temperature control, 2 good variables come into play.
1. Laminate such as "Formica", "Nevamar" & "Wilsonart" soak up heat like a sponge , but not too much when using a 40 watt (in this size aquarium) bulb to create a basking spot that doesn't bake your pet literally.
2. The plexiglass cover that the plants are sitting on regulate the temperature with a chimney flu effect keeping the desired "gap" on the other end. Depending on your average household temperature concidering A/C or whatnot, adjust accoringly. Plexiglass can be substituted with just about anything from magazines to towels.
everyone say this together...."glass is my friend"
Comment