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[ADHTCIAD]

My formicarium is going to go inside my outworld, which is a fairly large aquarium therefore its tall. If I used a heating cable, the cord would run up and out and my OCD absolutely hates that idea lol. Not to mention it would basically be a highway for the ants. So my question is....

 

If I stick a 4w heating pad on the glass underneath the aquarium right at one end will that be enough? It's all I can find locally besides a 25w 11ft cable.

 

And should I make sure the nest is 1/4 on the pad and 3/4 off or half and half? or all the way? Or switch it up with the seasons? I live in southern Saskatchewan and from late fall to mid spring its pretty cold lol. Winters are usually -20 to -40c. Temps just went into the plus this last week for more than a day or two at a time.

 

Thanks again

[Aliallaie]

If it’s not directly on the aquarium and I would suggest 1/4. Maybe make it half and half in the summer. You always want to prevent over heating. 

[ANTdrew]

Place the heat mat under the half of the aquarium opposite the formicarium. If you have a lid, you will create a nice greenhouse effect that will also solve condensation issues. Definitely do not run any cables out of the set up unless you want Tetras taking over your kitchen.