by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Heating, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • Explore • Academy • Heating On/Off, Dimming or Pulse Proportional? Thermostats help us regulate the temperature inside the terrarium. There are plenty of choices available, and the wide range of possibilities is often confusing. Some Thermostats...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Heating, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • Explore • Academy • Heating Why do I need a thermostat? A thermostat is essential for maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature, which is crucial for the well-being of the animals or plants living inside. It regulates, and is connected to,...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Heating, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • Explore • Academy • Heating What is thermoregulation? Thermoregulation is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal body temperature within a certain range despite changes in the external environment. Both reptiles and amphibians...
by Thomas Merckx | Jul 20, 2023 | Lighting, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 7 Understanding Ferguson Zones The Ferguson Zones were developed in 2010 by Professor Gary Ferguson of the Texas Christian University. Ferguson and his team of herpetologists gathered data of the daily UV exposure of 15 species of reptiles. In...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Jul 20, 2023 | Lighting, Academy, Thomas Merckx
Home • • Page 7 What is UV-B? UVB stands for Ultraviolet B radiation, a type of ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Ultraviolet or UV light is a high-energy portion of the electromagnetic spectrum beyond visible light. The UV spectrum is divided into three...
by Emmanuel Van Heygen | Jul 20, 2023 | Lighting, Academy, Emmanuel van Heygen
Home • • Page 7 What is Light? The sun, with its radiant energy, is the cornerstone of life on Earth. Every square meter at the top of our atmosphere receives about one kilowatt of this energy. This solar embrace drives the myriad processes that sustain...
