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ok I was thinking about when we go to breed next year if it would be better to seperate the babies as soon as they r born or if it would be better to wait a while to seperate? My brain was thinking that seperating them by size in a 55 gallon tank split 3 ways ( smallest in one side, medium in middle, and the biggest in the last section) woudl help prevent the smallest ones from getting picked on. Also would it be cheaper to do it this way or woudl using rubbermaids be easier? Only thing that worries me about the rubbermaids is that heat lamps coudl melt the plastic...maybe?
 
I would be afraid it would be difficult to get a good heat gradient trying to split a large tank 3 ways, especially in the center division. I use both Rubbermaids and 10 gallon tanks for my hatchling babies, and have had fine luck with each. When using the tanks, I cover the 2 sides with paper or paper towels to keep them from getting too nervous (the backside is up against a wall anyway), just leaving the front uncovered.
 
10 gallon tanks and rubbermaids both work well. I think you'll find that your light bulb won't be close enough to melt the tubs. If so, just adjust the wattage of the bulb and distance from the tub until your get the temps you need.
 
I figured rubbermaids would be easier also due to the fact that they r alot more easier to move and sit places insetad of finding places to sit a bigger tank. But what coudl I use to cover the tops with so I could put a UVB light up also?..is there a screw n UVB bulb on the market?...what wattage woudl you guys prefer for babies? We was going to use lizard carpet for the babies but I kinda double thought it over and was thinking that it might hold bacteria more than a paper towel. Is it ok to use or is it just best to use paper towels?
 
I use hardware cloth, and can simply bend it to shape over the top of the Rubbermaid, then you can set your lights on that. The 10 gallon tanks are small and pretty light as well though, nothing like trying to move arounda 55 gal. :) I use strictly paper towels with my babies.....they poop a LOT, and it's much simpler and less time consuming to change paper towels than washing the carpet as often as needed.
 
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