How to Remove a UTH!

[Mr. Constrictor]

I have seen it posted many times that once a uth is applied to a tank it can't come off without being ruined. This thread should benefit many people.

I have just peeled them off and covered the sticky part with foil tape and reused them with out a problem.

[missi182]

I have just peeled them off and covered the sticky part with foil tape and reused them with out a problem.

Your pretty lucky then! If you bend them, they tend to short out entirely or in spots. At the pet-store UTHs run about $29.99 - $40 (well around here) so for that price I wouldn't want to break mine.

[Mr. Constrictor]

there not cheap here either. i took them off when i switched from tanks to cages. i use flex watt on the cages but when i'm cleaning out there cages i put them in a tub and throw an uth under the tub to keep them warm while cleaning.

[naba2002]

wow thats geat thanks so much

[snakelady]

Thanks that helps a lot.

[missi182]

Happy to help

[Corrupter]

I have also pulled them off VERY carefully a couple times before. I was even able to stick them right onto another tank with the original adhesive. After moving them a couple times the adhesive stops working though. None have ever been damaged. I am sure not everyone has luck or wishes to take the risk with that method though so I think its great that you made this guide

[SGExotics]

WOW very good way to remove them. I think the best way to use and preserve them easily is to leave that white plastic paper stuff on it forever, this way you can move it easily...

[mckittie]

I may have to do this, How would I attach the uth to a tub after covering with foil tape?

[dr del]

Hi,

I would use more foil tape - that should hold it really well.


dr del