J_Alba1980
Member
Good morning! I've read as many threads as I can find on humidity and lighting and the like. Even used the search button. Hoping you guys can tell me if my proposed changes are a $$$ waste (not that it ever really is a waste, I mean, the more bulbs and tanks the merrier right?) If any of you folks see an issue with the changes and can recommend something else given my current cage situation, I"m all ears!
I have Walter ( 2 1/2" Sulcata) in a 50 gal cage. Mostly closed chamber. I had to put a piece of wood on top to enclose, but then had to make an 8" diameter cut to place the basking lamp.
What I"m using right now (many, many changes and upgrades in the 5 days I've had him lol)
DAYTIME
*160w power sun mercury bulb for basking. Temps get to 105-110. Fixture raised and uncovered due to high temps when it is. The cold side doesn't get above 76. Grrr...not high enough...
* Repti fogger system (boosted my humidity from 10%- 60%) MUCH improved, but...Grrr not high enough....
NIGHTIME
*60w che on warm side (I switch bulbs at night) Warm side stays 81-83, cool side gets down to 70. Ugh!
*Repti Fogger on low, keeps humidity around 80-83%
Proposed changes until I can figure out how to do it and make it pretty
DAY- switching to a lower watt basking bulb so that I can drop the whole fixture into the cage and cover with aluminum foil, creating a more closed chamber, and adding a 40w che to the cool side. If I can drop the entire fixture and cover, I can keep in humidity during the day.
NIGHT- Switching to 2 40w che's
In order to be fully enclosed, the fixtures have to drop in, and would put them about 8-10 inches from substrate. On a side note, you follks that have been here awhile... it's your knowledge all us newbies are after, and I appreciate the patience with us
I have Walter ( 2 1/2" Sulcata) in a 50 gal cage. Mostly closed chamber. I had to put a piece of wood on top to enclose, but then had to make an 8" diameter cut to place the basking lamp.
What I"m using right now (many, many changes and upgrades in the 5 days I've had him lol)
DAYTIME
*160w power sun mercury bulb for basking. Temps get to 105-110. Fixture raised and uncovered due to high temps when it is. The cold side doesn't get above 76. Grrr...not high enough...
* Repti fogger system (boosted my humidity from 10%- 60%) MUCH improved, but...Grrr not high enough....
NIGHTIME
*60w che on warm side (I switch bulbs at night) Warm side stays 81-83, cool side gets down to 70. Ugh!
*Repti Fogger on low, keeps humidity around 80-83%
Proposed changes until I can figure out how to do it and make it pretty
DAY- switching to a lower watt basking bulb so that I can drop the whole fixture into the cage and cover with aluminum foil, creating a more closed chamber, and adding a 40w che to the cool side. If I can drop the entire fixture and cover, I can keep in humidity during the day.
NIGHT- Switching to 2 40w che's
In order to be fully enclosed, the fixtures have to drop in, and would put them about 8-10 inches from substrate. On a side note, you follks that have been here awhile... it's your knowledge all us newbies are after, and I appreciate the patience with us