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| bluepoolshark |
Posted - 26/06/2012 : 08:24:47
Thinking ahead I would like to run a day night temperature cycle in my viv.
What would be a good temperature to drop to overnight, 2-3 degrees lower than day time temps? |
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| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 29/06/2012 : 18:15:10
I have a 4ft viv setup for day/night cycling and use a 2ft tube.
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/arcadia-natural-sunlight-lamp-18w-24in.html
Controlled by
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/arcadia-dry-vivarium-controller-18w-acr18.html
with
http://www.surreypetsupplies.co.uk/arcadia-reflector-18w-24-inch.html
Let us know how it all goes.
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| bluepoolshark |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 22:48:06
quote:
[i]Originally posted by Okeetee Mick
Couldn't agree more, I use 2% UV tubes, as you rightly say can't be bad. I chose to use after reading an article in the reptile magazine stating there are health benefits to be gained.
Is that the Arcadia natural sunlight ones, what size do you use? |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 18:08:19
quote:
Originally posted by bluepoolshark
quote:
Originally posted by Okeetee Mick
I work on 24/25 night temp for around 10 hours, so your not far away. A night time drop isn't really necessary but purely a personal choice. I only have one of my vivs setup this way and to be honest it makes no difference, I just wanted to experiment.
That is exactly the reason I was planning to do it. 10 hours sounds like a good amount, will give it a go.
Was also toying with the idea of introducing some UV into the viv for the daylight hours, I know that it isn't needed as such but can't be bad for the snake as long as you don't have an albino morph?
Couldn't agree more, I use 2% UV tubes, as you rightly say can't be bad. I chose to use after reading an article in the reptile magazine stating there are health benefits to be gained. |
| bluepoolshark |
Posted - 28/06/2012 : 13:54:42
quote:
Originally posted by Okeetee Mick
I work on 24/25 night temp for around 10 hours, so your not far away. A night time drop isn't really necessary but purely a personal choice. I only have one of my vivs setup this way and to be honest it makes no difference, I just wanted to experiment.
That is exactly the reason I was planning to do it. 10 hours sounds like a good amount, will give it a go.
Was also toying with the idea of introducing some UV into the viv for the daylight hours, I know that it isn't needed as such but can't be bad for the snake as long as you don't have an albino morph? |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 26/06/2012 : 17:24:03
I work on 24/25 night temp for around 10 hours, so your not far away. A night time drop isn't really necessary but purely a personal choice. I only have one of my vivs setup this way and to be honest it makes no difference, I just wanted to experiment. |
