Metal Stock Tank Heating Issue

[wrathsfarm]

Ok. I was given mine. It only stands vertically and or mounted on a wall vertically. I wasn't going to look a gift horse and all that.

Definitely get that, free is always in my price range. Is there no way you could hang it from the 4 corners? Or lay it face down on blocks (4x4s)?

 

[TimmG]

Definitely get that, free is always in my price range. Is there no way you could hang it from the 4 corners? Or lay it face down on blocks (4x4s)?

I could probably do the block thing. I have to make lids tomorrow. I have some left over white wall paneling. I can put that on the non heated side to help trap some more heat and then test temps again. I will try to give an update again tomorrow. If this doesn't work I will have to figure something out. I know I don't need at at 95° forever, but I need it above 80° for a month. After that my issue will be lowering the heat. I'll just remove one of the lamps to achieve that.

 

[wrathsfarm]

I could probably do the block thing. I have to make lids tomorrow. I have some left over white wall paneling. I can put that on the non heated side to help trap some more heat and then test temps again. I will try to give an update again tomorrow. If this doesn't work I will have to figure something out. I know I don't need at at 95° forever, but I need it above 80° for a month. After that my issue will be lowering the heat. I'll just remove one of the lamps to achieve that.

Just an add on, if you do the blocks try to rig them up so there's no way the plate can shift off and trap chicks underneath. I'd hate to offer an idea and then hurt your Little's.

How many are you getting?