Whats the best way to heat your enclosures?

[Jack III]

just finished up my winter set up today, well almost. its getting chilly around here at night now, I picked up a 20 gallon long tank from craigslist for 15 bucks, a piece of plexi from home depot for 12 bucks, and had a zoo med heat mat and zilla meter. the plexi is not shown cause i still need to cut to size and drill vent holes. heat mat is on the back wall (but its really the bottom of the tank):?
**never put a T on top of a heat mat

I have this same set up x 2. It has been working VERY well and is cost effective for multiple T's here is the cold MN winters. I find this easy, viewing friendly and simple to maintain. Great, safe set-up.

 

[IrishPolishman]

I have all my Ts setup in a cabinet. I set a heat lamps on either side of the display. The lamps aren't directly pointed at any single enclosure and are a fair distance away. The two lamps seem to be plenty to keep the corner of the room a few degrees higher than the rest. I just have to make sure I keep an eye on water dishes a little more regularly than normal.

 

[paul fleming]

heat mats used with stats......
Like me
Or just get a nice eagle....like me..
paul

 

[Ether Imp]

That is a beautiful animal, man.