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    Default Temperature and humidity troubles in WTF vivarium

    I have recently built a fully bioactive 40 gallon WTF vivarium and now have to juveniles living in there. I have a 150w submersible heater and a 75 heat bulb and for the life of me i cant get the temerature above 26 degrees a spends most of the time around 23-24. I also cant get my humidity right, im aiming for atleast 60% but struggle to get it below 72%. I have an exo terra tank with mesh top so ventilation isnt an issue

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    Default Re: Temperature and humidity troubles in WTF vivarium

    You could try covering part of the mesh top- that should increase heat and humidity, but would decrease ventilation.
    You could also try a smaller heat bulb, which would help increase humidity. Turning up your submersible heater would also increase heat and humidity.

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    Default Re: Temperature and humidity troubles in WTF vivarium

    My issue is my humidity is too high as it is so if I increase heat to solve my heat issue my humidity will increase with it which is what i do not want as it is way to high all ready.

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    Default Re: Temperature and humidity troubles in WTF vivarium

    Sorry, I misread your original post.
    To decrease humidity but increase temperature, I would try a higher wattage bulb. See what happens. It should create more heat and dryness.
    Removing the submersible heater may also decrease humidity.

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    Default Re: Temperature and humidity troubles in WTF vivarium

    Im currently running a 75wat bulb if i move up to 100wat is that safe for wtf. Thanks for your replies also

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