DoctorPotterWho
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I have an Exo Terra 24” x 18” x 12” (WxDxH) front open terrarium with a screen top. I have a 100 watt CHE light (in a dual fixture with a 75 watt purple heat which I turn on at night). I also run a 5.0 uvb strip fluoro.
I am having some issues with the temps getting high. They are staying in the 80's, but just pushing the limit. Is this too hot for my tort? On the hottest side it can reach 89 degrees at it's peak. On the cooler of the sides it stays about 83 degrees or so. Humidity varies through out the day, but I mist so it stays between 50 and 80 percent.
From the top of the tank to the bottom is only 12 inches. I've tried a 60 Watt CHE, but it keeps the temps in the high 70's so the next up was the 100 watt. Is there a way to control the temps better? As soon as you switch off the CHE the temps drop immediately.
He has a hide to shelter in, but like today he gets right under the CHE and digs into the mulch and spagmoss.
I have the top screen covered to keep the humidity in, but I am afraid it's making it too hot as well.
Thanks!
I am having some issues with the temps getting high. They are staying in the 80's, but just pushing the limit. Is this too hot for my tort? On the hottest side it can reach 89 degrees at it's peak. On the cooler of the sides it stays about 83 degrees or so. Humidity varies through out the day, but I mist so it stays between 50 and 80 percent.
From the top of the tank to the bottom is only 12 inches. I've tried a 60 Watt CHE, but it keeps the temps in the high 70's so the next up was the 100 watt. Is there a way to control the temps better? As soon as you switch off the CHE the temps drop immediately.
He has a hide to shelter in, but like today he gets right under the CHE and digs into the mulch and spagmoss.
I have the top screen covered to keep the humidity in, but I am afraid it's making it too hot as well.
Thanks!