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    Some people have indicated that finding the method to contribute is rather difficult. And I have to admit, that it is not all that obvious. So to help, here is a thread to help as a quide. How to become a contributing member of FaunaClassifieds.

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please help a newbie out

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Hi Everybody,

I've been trolling on the forums and learning as much
as possible. I've learned a great deal from all of you but
I still have some questions. I bought a used 20 gallon
long this weekend that has a very small UTH installed.
I'm worried that this isn't enough heat for the gecko I'm
planning to purchase. I attached a picture of where the
UTH is installed and put red dots where I feel heat. In
the daytime it gets to about 91F. However I don't feel
any heat on the sides of the UTH. None whatsoever.
Is this acceptable?

I was hoping that I could get away with just this small
UTH that doesn't even cover half of the tank. The more
and more I read on the posts here, I feel I have to
go out and buy a heat cable and a rheostat.

One last question, What would be the best way to clean
the tank of parasites? I know the tank is used and it
also came with a hide. I was considering just washing the
tank with soap and water and boiling the hide to kill off
anything that might be living in it. The hide is made of wood.

Thanks in advance and I'm so sorry for the newbie questions
wdawg :D
 

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i think the temp area is fine... you font want the whol;e enclosure to be 90degrees. they need a thermal gradiant.... and yes i would suggest at minmum a rheostat but a thermostat would be better
 
For cleaning and disinfecting...

you could use a mild bleach solution 80-90% water and 10-20% bleach. Let it soak then rinse well. You could also pour boiling water in it and let it sit for 15 minutes (outside) then use mild soap and warm water. I would go with the bleach and use warm water. Did you say this tank has wood? If you wanted to clean the wood, you might look at using something else depending on the type of wood and if it is sealed or not.
 
thanks for your replys.

I just wanted to make sure that I had enough heating.
For some reason I just feel that it's not enough but I'll
take your advice over mine anyday. Is there a thermostat
that you guys recommend that isn't too expensive?

The only wood in it is a U shape hide that you buy at any pet
store. I have no idea if it's sealed or not. I think I'll try the
80/90% solution with 10% bleach.. and I just might throw
away the hide and make my own.

I know one thing.. I'm using paper towels and tiles as a substrate

Thank you!
 
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