yesterday i bought my first thermostat and am a bit confused because in the manual it says place the sensor 9 inches away from the bottom of the tank but i have read other threads on here that say place it directly on the bottom of the tank.also what night and day temperatures should i be aiming for.
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CornNoobie
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Are you using a heat mat? If you are, the best place to put the sensor/probe is just underneath the mat, that way it can accurately regulate the temperature on the mat, I cant understand why you would put it 9 inches away as it wouldnt be accurate. Ideally you should also get a thermometer with a probe, that will sit inside the tank, with the probe under the substrate (but above the heat mat). Good luck and welcome
Corny Noob
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CornNoobie has already answered this one but I just wanted to back it up saying he's correct 
Everytime you post I think it's me >_>
Everytime you post I think it's me >_>
CornNoobie
No longer a Noobie!
Corny Noob said:CornNoobie has already answered this one but I just wanted to back it up saying he's correct
Everytime you post I think it's me >_>
hehe, I have to say Ive seen your name a few times and thought it was me too!
But, thankyou for your confirmation, im no expert, but learning very fast! So thanks!! ;-)
...but if you put the thermostat probe inside the viv, make sure to secure it down with glue or a suction cup or silicone. No tape.
If the thermostat probe gets moved off the UTH the temps will get too high. I prefer mounting it with foil tape outside the viv, right on the heat mat, with the thermometer probe inside under the substrate to get the proper temperature reading. I do the same with my rack, the thermostat probe goes right on the heat rope.
If the thermostat probe gets moved off the UTH the temps will get too high. I prefer mounting it with foil tape outside the viv, right on the heat mat, with the thermometer probe inside under the substrate to get the proper temperature reading. I do the same with my rack, the thermostat probe goes right on the heat rope.