Question regarding hot glue in tank

[Ash263]

Hi all, I was just wondering about hot glue being used in the tank.

I've got my viv set up mostly and have been monitoring temperatures before I get the new addition. And I noticed the ornament thats under the heading lamp/light getting around 120°F.

Two questions,
Firstly this is probably obvious but is that temperature of the ornament okay or would/could that burn their underside and secondly if so I have left over green marine carpet I was thinking of gluing a patch to the ornament to reduce the heat of that surface a bit so it would be cooler on the underside, would hot glue be and okay adhesive to use to stick that to the ornament or are there other things I can use.
Thankyou

 

[KrissyLeigh]

Yes, that is too hot for him. Check out this link: http://www.beardeddragoncare101.com/proper-temperatures-bearded-dragon/

I don't really understand how you intend to use the adhesive... I have used aquarium sealant, and also silicone from the hardware store. I prefer aquarium sealant, just because I feel that is less risky.

 

[Ash263]

Alright, thankyou for the reply, I'll take a look at that link

 

[PatsyB]

By ornament I'm guessing you mean the object you are using for the basking spot. 120 degrees is WAY too hot you need to get a lower wattage light or a dimmer for your light. 107 is the hottest it should be and that is for a baby dragon. Adult dragons only need temps around 98 degrees.