Humidity

Tinkerbell · 09-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Hi everyone! I have a question about humidity...

In the previous crabitat I had, keeping things humid was never a problem. It was a glass tank with a glass top and very little ventilation. Instead I had a problem with mold if I didn't keep the lid partially off.

I've since upgraded to a bigger crabitat and love it. There is so much more room and everyone seems to like it. Problem is, it's a tank I suppose is really more for reptiles and therefore has too much ventilation to keep the environment humid. Each morning I check on them, almost all the water is gone from both bowls and the sand is as dry as can be. I am thinking this is why they tend to stay buried all the time.

I was thinking of creating a sort of half-cover out of plastic or maybe wrapping the lid in saran wrap (this would leave the vents that are at the top on the sides of the tank still open for some ventilation). Anyone have any other suggestions?

**HERMEZ** · 09-08-2008, 01:44 PM

a glass lid.........can you get one of those?- or plexi glass.
I had a reptile tank and was able to get a glass lid- it did not fit perfect but I made it work

kittyosu · 09-08-2008, 06:28 PM

I also have a reptile breeder tank with a screen lid. I was having problems with humidity and purchased a glass lid to fit the top and it works. I actually ordered it from drfostersmith.com and I had it shipped to me. I just sit the glass lid over the screen and it keeps the humidity in with no problems. I also added a shower caddy with damp coconut fiber in it for a second level and it may be helping too. Between both of them my humidity stays around 75-80% all the time. Hope that helps.

Tinkerbell · 09-12-2008, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback! My lid isn't really screen, it's one of those raised plastic lids like you see on the small reptile carriers. It's a very odd size so I'm not sure I'd find a lid to put on that would fit.

WizKidsMom · 09-13-2008, 10:45 AM

Is your tank plastic or glass? Plastic is hard to keep stable. You can go to your favorite hardware store and have them cut a piece of plexi glass to fit.

Tinkerbell · 09-15-2008, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WizKidsMom

Is your tank plastic or glass? Plastic is hard to keep stable. You can go to your favorite hardware store and have them cut a piece of plexi glass to fit.

Yeah that was pretty much what I was thinking of doing. It is plastic.

WizKidsMom · 09-20-2008, 04:18 PM

A glass tank does hold temp and humidity better than plastic. You may want to think about a new glass tank for the future.

09-08-2008, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tinkerbell Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 26	Humidity Hi everyone! I have a question about humidity... In the previous crabitat I had, keeping things humid was never a problem. It was a glass tank with a glass top and very little ventilation. Instead I had a problem with mold if I didn't keep the lid partially off. I've since upgraded to a bigger crabitat and love it. There is so much more room and everyone seems to like it. Problem is, it's a tank I suppose is really more for reptiles and therefore has too much ventilation to keep the environment humid. Each morning I check on them, almost all the water is gone from both bowls and the sand is as dry as can be. I am thinking this is why they tend to stay buried all the time. I was thinking of creating a sort of half-cover out of plastic or maybe wrapping the lid in saran wrap (this would leave the vents that are at the top on the sides of the tank still open for some ventilation). Anyone have any other suggestions? __________________ ~Jenn~ Mommy to Garth, Shelley, Trinity and Neo (PP) RIP Waynette

09-08-2008, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
HERMEZ Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,294	Re: Humidity a glass lid.........can you get one of those?- or plexi glass. I had a reptile tank and was able to get a glass lid- it did not fit perfect but I made it work __________________ 22 PP's~8 Rugs~9 E's~ 4 Straws~2 Indo's~4 Violas~ http://photobucket.com/albums/a96/Herm-EZ/

09-08-2008, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
kittyosu "Never Molted" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 47	Re: Humidity I also have a reptile breeder tank with a screen lid. I was having problems with humidity and purchased a glass lid to fit the top and it works. I actually ordered it from drfostersmith.com and I had it shipped to me. I just sit the glass lid over the screen and it keeps the humidity in with no problems. I also added a shower caddy with damp coconut fiber in it for a second level and it may be helping too. Between both of them my humidity stays around 75-80% all the time. Hope that helps.

09-12-2008, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tinkerbell Hi, I'm New Here! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Indian Trail, NC Posts: 26	Re: Humidity Thanks for the feedback! My lid isn't really screen, it's one of those raised plastic lids like you see on the small reptile carriers. It's a very odd size so I'm not sure I'd find a lid to put on that would fit. __________________ ~Jenn~ Mommy to Garth, Shelley, Trinity and Neo (PP) RIP Waynette

09-13-2008, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
WizKidsMom "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 482	Re: Humidity Is your tank plastic or glass? Plastic is hard to keep stable. You can go to your favorite hardware store and have them cut a piece of plexi glass to fit. __________________ WizKidsMom (Cheryl) WizKidsPics 9 PPs & 3 E's

09-20-2008, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
WizKidsMom "Second Molt In Progress" Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 482	Re: Humidity A glass tank does hold temp and humidity better than plastic. You may want to think about a new glass tank for the future. __________________ WizKidsMom (Cheryl) WizKidsPics 9 PPs & 3 E's

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