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Donna M · 04-23-2008, 10:54 PM

I have a small tank and use a 40-watt lamp and the crabbies seem very happy. But I am concerned about leaving the lamp on 24/7. I'd like to be able to turn it off so the crabs can get some relief from the constant bright light, but there would then be no source of heat. I would be interested to hear from other crabbers about leaving a lamp on all the time. The crabs do get some shade when they are in their huts, or bury themselves for a nap.

I've not heard good things about UTH's. I had a very small one on the side of my tank before I got the lamp and it didn't do anything. It put out such a slight amount of heat that I may as well not have used it at all. But then again, it was very small.

Also, it's kind of comforting to have a light on all night. Burglars will be less likely to come to my place, I would think. Plus now I can see when I come home in the dark..........there's always this huge "nightlight" in my living room! LOL!

Good luck,

Donna M.

04-23-2008, 10:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Donna M "First Molt In Progress" Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 172	Re: heat mat or lamp? I have a small tank and use a 40-watt lamp and the crabbies seem very happy. But I am concerned about leaving the lamp on 24/7. I'd like to be able to turn it off so the crabs can get some relief from the constant bright light, but there would then be no source of heat. I would be interested to hear from other crabbers about leaving a lamp on all the time. The crabs do get some shade when they are in their huts, or bury themselves for a nap. I've not heard good things about UTH's. I had a very small one on the side of my tank before I got the lamp and it didn't do anything. It put out such a slight amount of heat that I may as well not have used it at all. But then again, it was very small. Also, it's kind of comforting to have a light on all night. Burglars will be less likely to come to my place, I would think. Plus now I can see when I come home in the dark..........there's always this huge "nightlight" in my living room! LOL! Good luck, Donna M.