What is the temperature range of the thermometer? I need one for a turtle tank.
2073190
I've had a Betta Tank for 2 years and this thermometer has worked great so far. Between 50 and 90 degrees. I keep my Betta at 76 to 80 and it stays within 1 degree all the time. You would need some moister to keep the thermometer sticked to the tank however. A great tool anyway.
2073191
I would not use this thermometer in a turtle tank. I have had about 5 of these in various fish tanks over the last 8 years and they seek to always end up broken with pieces at the bottom of the tank. I would imagine that turtles would be harder on it than the fish. Check out the sticker type thermometers.
359391
This thermometer ranges from -58 to 572 F it should work,but I would be weary careful if you use it for that purpose.Frying oils are extremely hot,it can cause second degree burns instantly.
981932
My turtle has a 40-gallon terrarium, and this keeps his environment at around 72 degrees F.
783625
Information from product instructions: Use Zoo Med's High Range or Analog Reptile Thermometer to monitor the temperature of your terrarium. To properly monitor the temperature in your terrarium, it is recommended that you use one thermometer per each 20 gallons (i.e. use 2 thermometers for a 40 gallon terrarium etc.). Most reptiles sold in pet shops are tropical species (i.e.; boas, pythons, iguanas, water dragons, etc.) requiring a minimum air temperature of 80F (26.6C). The average house ranges from 65-75F (18-24C), and requires an additional heat source to keep the terrarium in the safe 80-88F (26.6-31C) zone. Incandescent lamps, ceramic heat emitters, and heat cables are also good additional heat sources.
230153
Lake Rat is correct. It can read the surface temp, but not internal temp; therefore, it won't be as accurate. You will need to get a normal thermometer.
2050206
Yes, I measured the temp. and it is not at all near that range. That's why I sent mine back!
89646
i dont think i can help u much...i dont know anything about turtles...i do know that this heater has to be completely submerged, even the dial on the top of it..they dont recommend laying it sideways though..if thats what your planning i would read a little more about the heater on google....it is about 12in. high and about 1 1/2 in diameter and the heat does stay to temperature..it shuts on and off according to tank temp...hope this helped.
2111405
Yes, it works great for it too. I actually use this to check the temperature of my aquariums. It's as accurate as the glass floating thermometers that I used to use. I can get a good reading from just pointing it at the front of the aquarium or at the open top.I have also looked at shower temperatures with spraying water. It works very well and gets a steady reading from about two feet away. I now know my prefered shower temperature is exactly 95 degrees...
623974
A basic heat rock in your terrarium should supply enough heat to keep it a steady temp of around 80 degrees. You can seal some of the openings so that the heat loss won't be too great that way it will remain in the terrarium. Hope this helps. I do this for my yearling turtles and it has worked very well so far.
1384540
Many factors would determine which bulb would work best for you including the air temperature surrounding your tank. The water should be somewhere around 77-80 degree's and the light you put in for basking should make that area 10 degree's warmer than the water to encourage the turtle to bask. I would purchase the 75 watt and move it up or down to get the proper temperature. Better to have move than you need rather than not enough heat.
1075331
I now use the JW smart temp thermometer in my tank. It is the only one that worked for me, and I use it to this day. You can find it at Amazon, It is a magnet held one.
2095953
You can't specify a temperature. I believe it is pre-programmed to somewhere in the upper 70's. Unfortunately, with my 7 gallon nano tank, it was not capable of maintaining an acceptable temperature. I ended up replacing this.
894637
I have mine in an insulated wood box for my 50 pound tortoise and it works for me. But I also have a thermometer and a thermostat connected to it, so I don't have to monitor it myself. Plus if it were too hot for some reason, my tortoise can leave, the box being in the back yard. It gets to freezing where I am, but not much colder.
1579446
I haven't noticed a temperature range. It sadly has no thermostat. It has a thermometer, and you fiddle with the knob which sets from - to+ . Still a very powerful little heater. Heats 50 gallons easily.
460674
I don't see why it wouldn't give you that temp. You wouldn't want to stick it too far into the soil though, so it might not stand up. Almost any thermometer would do for that.
1812611
This is not the item for you. First of all this is for fish aquariums not for cooking. And second of all this is not made for temperatures that high. It will not read the temperature of the water. It will SET the temperature of the water, in which case you manually set the thermometer to a degree between 68F to 93F. Again this is for keeping fish alive not cooking them.
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Id say u can use it for anything unwanted to keep within 2 degrees. It handles a 1000 watts... I use mine in a snake tank and it works absolutely perfect. Just keep the probe close to the area u want warm and away you go...