the finished new enclosure

[heyprettyrave]

currently the humidity is at 68% and the heat is around 78
( im wondering if ill need to buy another heat lamp)?

side window is half plexi and half screen for ventilation

and the inside (not finished decorating yet)

let me know what you think, tips would be great.... ill post more photos up tonight

 

[yagyujubei]

Nice job. I might want it on legs for easier viewing.

 

[jensgotfaith]

Very interesting. I haven't seen anyone make a box. What type of tort will you be keeping in there?

 

[heyprettyrave]

its for a red foot, and ive been having trouble with humidity and heat so this is working perfectly

 

[abra]

I'm not a Redfoot owner but I think they need more humidity, you could always add some plants or a humidifier near it

 

[heyprettyrave]

yeah and more heat...im just not sure what else to do? i added three plants today

 

[abra]

What lamps do you have now?

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And I'm just wondering, how big is it?

 

[heyprettyrave]

through the day it has a ceramic heat lamp and a day light

and its 5 feet across, 4 feet wide and 4 feet tall

 

[abra]

How many watts? I would just get another CHE maybe with a higher wattage.

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

looks very good.

 

[Torty Mom]

Looking good!!!

 

[heyprettyrave]

i am not sure, i am going to buy another heat lamp tonight, so im sure that will help a lot
and a different humidifier

 

[Balboa]

wow, lookin good rave!

I'm planning on making my next one taller as well inside, so this will be interesting how it works out for you.

I think we discussed insulation at some point? Did this wind up insulated?

Two options occur to me for raising heat and humidity.
1. I know most folks will say its evil, but I'd consider soil heat cables. Here's a source I've been checking out. I'm interested in their "heavy duty" model.
http://www.littlegreenhouse.com/accessory/heaters3.shtml

2. Ducting a warm mist humidifier straight in to it. I'm assuming you haven't done that yet either, though I know we've talked about it.

Of course just adding another CHE and more misting might work too.

plain incandescent lights will add alot more heat also.

Were you planning on adding live plants? Enough lights to grow plants will go a long way towards heating the enclosure as well.

What type of floor is it sitting on? If that's a concrete sub-floor (or otherwise very cold floor) that could "suck out" a lot of heat. Maybe slip a styrofoam sheet between?

Can't wait to see your progress. Still planning on doing a waterfall? That will help some with humidity as well.

 

[heyprettyrave]

i have SOOO MANY PLANS lol, no waterfall ( probably not for awhile, but i wish)

it is on a concrete floor, but the bottom is a half inch sheet of plywood ... and im going to buy a new humidifier, a warm misting one hopefully