Can the heat lamps rest directly on the metal cage top?
1479977
My answer would be a "Yes". Though my Tortoises only use this box during summer months but a heat lamp would not hurt the metal grates on this T House.
1479978
Yes, but make sure you are monitoring the temperature. It is easy to allow the area to become to hot. I use a high quality thermometer to keep tabs
1479979
That would be too close to the turtles since the house is not that deep, so I wouldn't advise it. It might harm the turtle, not to mention be dangerous to heat the metal cage.
1479980
Yes! I got a hear lamp on it and its been fine no burning of the paint or anything its a strong lamp too . Kinda a pain taking it on and off to open so i used a steel tie and have the lamp tied to the top so i can cut it off and open with oit having to set a hot lamp some place, also i got a small chain and hooked to the cage going to the top so it will only open so fare and then suport its self. Still loving it! Has lots of room and looks great! BUT go easy on putting it together the wood is soft and will split easy! Lay it all out first and take your time
251288
The top panel of the cage is a solid piece. If you are comfortable with cutting and filing down the wires to modify it yourself, it is possible. It was not designed to be added on to.
496748
don't know. but, i have noticed this lamps base is not heavy enough to support the lamp when placed in certain positions.
1615087
I have not had a problem with the heat lamp on this. So long as the temperature is maintained appropriately it should be fine. Just make sure that whatever is occupying the tank has a place to cool down when it/they need to and that there is enough air circulation.
1167034
I might advise against resting the light fixture directly on a wooden portion of the terrarium, but you could probably get around that and be OK.
1751285
You can and I do. I have two mini lamps for heat and one for UVB. It works out very well.
2129077
Not in my opinion. I have a ballast with regular light bulbs for the far side of my cage.
58660
Yes you can. You need to have to drill holes & plastic insert with strong 1"1/2 screw. The heat came furor top of frame. Try to hang it low to distribute the heat. I bought two of them & using one. I can sell the other one. Let me know.
2109107
Yes that would be possible. The bulbs & reflector are protected with a plexiglass cover that slides onto the light from one end. The light is essentially flat on its bottom. It is cooled with 2 fans so there really is no heat build up on the bottom. I had the same problem and ended up placing my Satelite fixture at a 45 degree angle against the front legs held in place with velcro thus blocking the light from the front and giving me more options for viewing the tank when the main lights are off.
1001051
If the terrariums are close enough, shouldn't be an issue. Each lamp cap has it's own lead back to controller.
1232858
No, they are attached as one individual unit. Also this product like many others can only be used sitting flush/flat with CHE's or heat lamps. The UVB lamp sticks out the bottom and would require the use of a stand to elevate it.
99041
Yes, joints a quite stable and stay in place once lamp is position. I like it and would purchase again.
1653973
No,you will need a domed lamp,you can get them on line for around $8,the heat emiter gets HOT,the heats is directed by the dome,any pet supply usually has them,use a thermometer to watch the temp your aiming it at,they are designed for reptiles
1041696
No, unfortunately you can only use 25 W in each slot or the hood will "melt".If you want 70 W basking with exoterra terrarium, you need to get exoterra bracket which you can use to hang the light on (you cannot place the light dome directly on the screen top because the heat will deform the thin screen and may melt the plastic frame of the top )
1610650
No. A heat lamp would melt the plastic if it was too close. You can use a high output CFL plant light. Use a seedling heat mat and controller for warmth.
1833162
i cant remember. youll have to check the website for specifics. i know its not far. we have ours set a couple inches above the cage using an ikea floor lamp. was inexpensive, better quality than "parrot" lamps, looks great and works perfectly. not something you wanna have in a ceiling fan or overhead light b/c its full spectrum (meaning just like having the sun in your home--uv and all). hope this helps.
466810
I would say no as the lamp is (in my opinion) rather flimsily made. I returned mine since the stand came bent and could not even be put together.