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    Default Can't keep humidity up in screen top.

    I have a 20 gallon, all glass with a screen top. I cannot keep the humidity above 20% I mist and it just goes back down after a few hours. I have even tried using plastic sheeting to cover up half the screen and placing a screen top over that. any ideas?

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    yeah, its simple. you have too much ventilation. you need to get a lid or some kind of top that will keep that humidity in. some even enclose there entire tank

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    Do you have a substrate that holds moisture? If not I would recommend coconut fibers (eco-earth). Also what kind of animal is in the aquarium?

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    Before we can help offer solutions; could you please describe your 20 gal. enclosure (substrate, decor, plants if any, water dish or water features, etc.) and present heating set-up? Also, what frogs are you keeping? Thank you !
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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    Coco fiber one misc foliage plant and some moneywort in the water. Got a new humidity gauge and put it in the darker part of the cage and its been a consistent 70 to 80 percentName:  uploadfromtaptalk1368752805363.jpg
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    Default Re: Can't keep humidity up in screen top.

    Quote Originally Posted by rjm2653 View Post
    ...I cannot keep the humidity above 20% ...
    Quote Originally Posted by rjm2653 View Post
    ...Got a new humidity gauge and put it in the darker part of the cage and its been a consistent 70 to 80 percent...
    So the gauge was bad? Glad all is well now .
    Remember to take care of the enclosure and it will take care of your frog !​

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