We mounted a tube type UVB at one end in our night house for just that reason (the tortoises can't always go outside).
You need to look for a mini oil filled radiator. The one I have is only 16" high. Here is what it looks like:I'm standing at Walmart looking for the oil filled radiator and it's huge! @Tom can you give me specs on yours?
This one is 28" high and I know you said you were going to make your boxes 2' tall from now on so it makes me think this one is too big
I'm standing at Walmart looking for the oil filled radiator and it's huge! @Tom can you give me specs on yours?
This one is 28" high and I know you said you were going to make your boxes 2' tall from now on so it makes me think this one is too big
Tom, are there any changes that can be made to the construction of this house that will make it lighter (for moving purposes) but won't affect the effectiveness?
I need to build a larger heated house for my leopard (the current one is 2x4) but my husband frowning. He thinks this house is heavy enough and bigger = heavier!
I don't think there is anything I can change to make it lighter. Am I right? Moving the house with the lid detached is about the only thing I can think of to make moving, easier.
1/4 inch plywood is called Luan (or lauan) today, it even comes 1/8 inch thick. mostly used on flooring projects. I built a 3x5 ft house for the female sulcatas using luan on the inside and outside walls.After a year some minor repair was needed on the inside corners due to digging.You can't buy quarter inch plywood anymore, but you can still get it in paneling. If you used paneling (quarter inch) and paint it to protect it from the humidity, it would make it a lot lighter. The rigid foam weighs practically nothing, and I don't think using a thinner plywood would change how cool or warm it is inside.
You need to look for a mini oil filled radiator. The one I have is only 16" high. Here is what it looks like:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MXEDAV...t=&hvlocphy=9031313&hvtargid=pla-274813158138
I use this brand, this model. It's been in use for 4 years with no problem. I have it connected to a Zilla 1000W thermostat that I have used for 6 years with no problems. If the night box is sealed and insulated the way Tom suggest the heater runs for only a few minutes at a time.Thanks! You use this specific brand? Review over time?
I use this brand, this model. It's been in use for 4 years with no problem. I have it connected to a Zilla 1000W thermostat that I have used for 6 years with no problems. If the night box is sealed and insulated the way Tom suggest the heater runs for only a few minutes at a time.
I use this brand, this model. It's been in use for 4 years with no problem. I have it connected to a Zilla 1000W thermostat that I have used for 6 years with no problems. If the night box is sealed and insulated the way Tom suggest the heater runs for only a few minutes at a time.
What bulb/holder do you recommend? I've been looking at reptisun 5 tube but not happy with holder choices. Would love your experienceWe mounted a tube type UVB at one end in our night house for just that reason (the tortoises can't always go outside).
Good luck!This is awesome, will defianetly be building this hopefully next weekend for my sully. time to get it outside(dont know the sex yet lol)