the smallest size heatmats i can find is - 6x11in and 11x11in.

so in a 2ft viv really you want 7 or 8in heatmat,

ive bought a 6in one and was going to place it an inch in from the edge.

what do you think?
what size do you use in your 2ft vivs?

cheers

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my family1.0.0 leo, spike1.1.1 bosc, zuko-Mo-Tigga1.0 american bulldog, bruno0.1 rottweiler, cheikawife2.2 kids + 1 on the waystep brother

id say a 6inch was ok as long as u got a heat bulb to all on a stat

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Shug & Sheena
Ayrshire, Scotland

put the bulb on a stat? that sounds like the best idea.

ive been looking for somewhere in the uk that sells Flex Watt heat tape any one heard of it?

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my family1.0.0 leo, spike1.1.1 bosc, zuko-Mo-Tigga1.0 american bulldog, bruno0.1 rottweiler, cheikawife2.2 kids + 1 on the waystep brother

google search it

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Shug & Sheena
Ayrshire, Scotland

it only seems to turn up on american sites, really i want to go and see it in the shop

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my family1.0.0 leo, spike1.1.1 bosc, zuko-Mo-Tigga1.0 american bulldog, bruno0.1 rottweiler, cheikawife2.2 kids + 1 on the waystep brother

I would say none, heatmats in a vivarium are a massive no no, the unit supplying power to the mat itself is not waterproof so any animal urate or urine will cause a failure and to be honest we all know thermostats fail and for a mat to be on full in a vivarium is asking for trouble.

There was a thread a while ago either on here or another site showing what even a thermostatically controlled heat mat does to the melamine vivariums are made of, invest in a dimming thermostat and use an exoterra day glo bulb.

Heatmats are perfect for use in racks but cages unless outside are very limited.

Also flex watt is illegal in this country as is importing it and using it so i suggest not as if customs were to find out you wouldnt be very popular.

didnt no that! good job i didnt order any then! cheers for the info. lol

ive got the heatmats in the tank under lino and sealed with silicone, they are low wattage and i currently dont need a stat, floor temp is 90f.

ive seen many people use mats inside with and without stats

???

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my family1.0.0 leo, spike1.1.1 bosc, zuko-Mo-Tigga1.0 american bulldog, bruno0.1 rottweiler, cheikawife2.2 kids + 1 on the waystep brother

i fogot to mention that the vivs are for leo's and therefore heatmat is pretty essential

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my family1.0.0 leo, spike1.1.1 bosc, zuko-Mo-Tigga1.0 american bulldog, bruno0.1 rottweiler, cheikawife2.2 kids + 1 on the waystep brother