With using a heat mat is it best to have the heat under the water or under the land area or try and get it over both? I'm looking into getting one in the near future and am curious how best to keep one with the heat. Also, are UV lights essential?
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Oxyuranus microlepid
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uv is, dno about the other
Chrisreptile
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i think it could be used but an aquarium heater is better imo. and a uv light is essentail but you can take them outside a few times a week if you dont have uv.
Chrisreptile
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heaters are under $20, and a 1/3 water is good but more is better
Get an aquarium heater from http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/
if you use a large water thingy one of the $8 heaters will work.
I think they would be fine with just a UV fluro in brisbane during the summer months, even then make sure it doesnt get too hot as fluros create heat too.
I think the NEC 10 black lights would be the best tubes.
if you use a large water thingy one of the $8 heaters will work.
I think they would be fine with just a UV fluro in brisbane during the summer months, even then make sure it doesnt get too hot as fluros create heat too.
I think the NEC 10 black lights would be the best tubes.
PremierPythons
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I don't heat mine at all during summer up here...
No generally not enough power, unless its only a very small amount of water. A heat mat costs heaps more than an aquarium heater anyway.
here is pic of mine, i use aquarium heater and a tropical uvb tube, A full day light bulb was to strong and they did not like it.
I keep 6 in this tank and they are about 2inches in size
I have the water running through the gravel to increase the humidity, but the gravel is higher that the water level.
I keep 6 in this tank and they are about 2inches in size
I have the water running through the gravel to increase the humidity, but the gravel is higher that the water level.
brentf
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cool set up mecoop Im sure ur guys are very happy.
I looked at this caresheet and it says I don't need UV or water heaters, room temperature is perfectly fine
Heat/Light: Usually red eye tree frogs do well at room temperature, but if needed, an under-tank heater, low wattage incandescent bulb, or ceramic emitters can be used to raise the temperature of the enclosure. In summer months steps need to be taken to keep the enclosure cool, such as to make sure the enclosure is not in direct sunlight and to circulate the air in the room with a fan or open window. UV light has not been proven to be helpful or harmful to these animals but if your enclosure contains live plants you should provide some light for the plants. A 12-hour photoperiod should be provided and can be achieved by using a timer.
Temperature: Red eye tree frogs do best at temperature ranges of 60° - 85° F (15° - 30° C), though long periods of time at their temperature extremes can be unhealthy for the animals. They do well with average daytime temperatures of about 75°- 80° F (24° - 27° C) and nighttime temperatures of 70°- 75° F (21° - 24° C).
Heat/Light: Usually red eye tree frogs do well at room temperature, but if needed, an under-tank heater, low wattage incandescent bulb, or ceramic emitters can be used to raise the temperature of the enclosure. In summer months steps need to be taken to keep the enclosure cool, such as to make sure the enclosure is not in direct sunlight and to circulate the air in the room with a fan or open window. UV light has not been proven to be helpful or harmful to these animals but if your enclosure contains live plants you should provide some light for the plants. A 12-hour photoperiod should be provided and can be achieved by using a timer.
Temperature: Red eye tree frogs do best at temperature ranges of 60° - 85° F (15° - 30° C), though long periods of time at their temperature extremes can be unhealthy for the animals. They do well with average daytime temperatures of about 75°- 80° F (24° - 27° C) and nighttime temperatures of 70°- 75° F (21° - 24° C).
gtf do need uvb lights i have notice that most caresheets say they do not and they are mostly from overseas.
I spent alot of money at the vets due to calcium problems, from having no uvb.
I have modified my website to add this pdf caresheet
I hope you benifit from it and find it useful.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mecoop/The%20Northern%20Green%20Tree%20Frog%20and%20the%20Green%20Tree%20Frog%20080605.pdf
I spent alot of money at the vets due to calcium problems, from having no uvb.
I have modified my website to add this pdf caresheet
I hope you benifit from it and find it useful.
http://members.iinet.net.au/~mecoop/The%20Northern%20Green%20Tree%20Frog%20and%20the%20Green%20Tree%20Frog%20080605.pdf
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