What's better? This rather large heat rock or say the medium ZM Under Tank Heater used with the Zilla Green Terrarium Liner?
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It depends on what you are using it for. I like the rock better for my situation. I can adjust the temperature of this so that it does not burn my snake. But a under the tank style heater is not a bad option. You will just have to make sure that the heat can make it up through the substrate (ground) you have in the tank. Basically it is all preference.
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I'm not familiar with the specific under tank heater, but I have used them in the past. I prefer the large adjustable heat heatrock. The under tank heater - at least the version I used - used a self-stick element to adhere to the bottom of the tank and could not be removed. The heatrock can be moved from tank to tank which is good if the tank you're using cracks or becomes damaged. My box turtle loves the heatrock and we keep it on the medium setting. I bought the large heatrock some time ago and it's still working great. I would certainly buy another.
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This rock is not really that big.. But the answer to your question more depends on what kind of pet you want it for. The thermostat on the rock is nice tho
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Hi Dino - My bearded dragon didn't use this rock very often at all. I like the thermostat feature, as you can keep the temperature at a reasonable low heat. The rock itself is dense and heavy and therefore it takes a while to heat up to temperature. My friend has 2 bearded dragons and he uses the under tank heaters.
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Not a good idea, because it has a water level line on it. you can buy the ones that you can bury but it may melt the rocks with the heat and I loss a fish due to the heaters under the gravel. I like this one cause it has a red light that shows it is on.
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I personally like the larger, as it gives me the flexibility to move it to a larger tank later on. It does use more power, and it does give off more heat, but the heat issue should not be a problem in a tropical tank--or even a gold fish tank. You also have a larger filter area, which is advantageous. A money-saving note: I do not change the filter element. Once or twice a month I simply direct a strong spray of hot water on the filter element to clean the filter portion and to reactivate the carbon. I have done this many times, and it really saves on filter elements. The In-Tank filter is so much easier to deal with than the older box filters. Enjoy your leisure now!
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the uth are only for glass aqariums you can get a 10 gallon fish tank but since the temp drop below in the twenties during the winter i would use a zoomed ceramic heat emitter instead cause the uth does really heat up well enough during the winter season below 60 your best bet would be the che by zoomed for the size glass tank you need they also go by sizes
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Honestly, you can use this. It doesn't get that hot and I've had my on constantly for about 3 months and still running string for my chameleon tank. It should work fine if you want to just heat it a little bit.
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I use the Cobalt Aquatics 10-Watt MIni-Therm. Bought it right here on Amazon. It's slimmer than the other brands and fits very well. Just have to watch it on very hot days, as others have posted. Keeps my tank a cozy 78-80 degrees.
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I would get the biggest one that fits that tank....I have been satisfied with the large unit I have. Built well enough.. Qapla
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It uses the same propane tank you use for a bbq. As far as the heat goes it puts out allot of it I leave it Med and bought additional lava rocks at Loes to put in the tray you deffinitaly feel it on a chilly night.
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This is for the "Pool". Look for Ecosmart "spa" size and I would go with their biggest one.
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It's fine, I use mine in a 55 Gal so you have plenty even if you decide to go to a bigger tank. Enjoy these are the best heaters.
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Too much heat for tank size...I would get a bigger tank for tha betterment of the fish.
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Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be... » Read More Yes, it should be fine buried under the gravel provided you have a thermometer, which you really must have no matter where you place it. Heat rises, so placing it on the bottom probably is the most efficient, meaning it will get the tank as warm as is possible. If it is too warm, raise the heater up nearer the surface and increase or add some water movement. If it's still too warm, you need to put it on a timer, an external thermostat, or purchase a lower wattage heater. The 'water line' indicated on this heater is to insure it is well submerged, not to indicate that any part needs to be above the water. The heater is 100% submersible, it can and should be completely underwater. « Show Less
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No. If you want temp in your tank to be higher than room temp, use an additional heater.
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I can't imagine why it would be optimal for that. RadiantGUARD foil is meant to reflect heat away & does result in lower heat transfer to the living area below attic crawl space. But if you want to e.g. insulate tubes from heat, there must be better insulation choices.
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I would also like to point out not using an under tank heater for bearded dragons. They do not have any heat indicators underneath of them so they frequently end up at the vet office being treated for burns because of irresponsible owners who don't know what they are doing. Overhead heat lamps only - no under tank heaters or heat rocks!
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No, as long as you keep the stat out of the tank you are fine, GREAT Rock !! (The temp control stat makes this the BEST one out there)You will be happy with it, I keep mine set to about half way for my snake
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Heat & noise reducer goes under whatever liner you choose. Seriously consider using HNR and Al's Liner as the topcoat over it. I did my entire wrangler inside and out. It came out awesome.I hadn't had much luck durability wise with bedliner paints. You will be recoating every few years with a paint. After using Al's liner, I won't recommend anything else.