Heating Problems!

[Sublime]

Couldn't have said it better myself Lol!

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

[GrifTheGreat]

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

I'm on here almost as much as George Lol! I like to help and I love these frogs. They're so fun and interesting. They varying colors and personalities they have and all you guys. its a great forum.

[R3N3G4D3]

Alright, I just got back from PetSmart. I purchased the Exo Terra 50 watt Sun Glo Tight Beam bulb, the Exo Terra 50 watt Heat Glo Infrared bulb, and a Fluker's 5.5 inch Clamp Lamp with Dimmer. Sound right? And how bright should I keep the lights?

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright, I just got back from PetSmart. I purchased the Exo Terra 50 watt Sun Glo Tight Beam bulb, the Exo Terra 50 watt Heat Glo Infrared bulb, and a Fluker's 5.5 inch Clamp Lamp with Dimmer. Sound right? And how bright should I keep the lights?

You'll adjust the light until it maintains the correct temp that you want it. turn it up a little under half and adjust up as needed. Also when you mist for humidity the temp will drop for a bit as moist air is cooler than dry air. Unless you mist with warm water. Keep me posted. Try and keep the fake plant if you have one under the light so the beam doesn't sit directly on the substrate. Not necissary but I usually do it that way.

[R3N3G4D3]

You'll adjust the light until it maintains the correct temp that you want it. turn it up a little under half and adjust up as needed. Also when you mist for humidity the temp will drop for a bit as moist air is cooler than dry air. Unless you mist with warm water. Keep me posted. Try and keep the fake plant if you have one under the light so the beam doesn't sit directly on the substrate. Not necissary but I usually do it that way.

Currently don't have any fake plants in the terrarium and the light is directly hitting the substrate, but the temp. is staying at around 78 degrees at the moment - I have the brightness a couple notches under the max. Going to pick up a fake plant sometime this week though.

[GrifTheGreat]

Currently don't have any fake plants in the terrarium and the light is directly hitting the substrate, but the temp. is staying at around 78 degrees at the moment - I have the brightness a couple notches under the max. Going to pick up a fake plant sometime this week though.

Should be fine for now. Make sure you watch the temps as it can climb rapidly with those kinds of bulbs. Also to help hold in heat and humidity you can cover 3/4 of your screen top with plastic wrap. Your light should be in the center of the lid and cover the on both sides of the lid on the cool and warm side with plastic wrap. It will hold heat and humidity better and you won't have to dial the lamp up so high. Make sure you don't put the plastic wrap under the lamp.

[R3N3G4D3]

Should be fine for now. Make sure you watch the temps as it can climb rapidly with those kinds of bulbs. Also to help hold in heat and humidity you can cover 3/4 of your screen top with plastic wrap. Your light should be in the center of the lid and cover the on both sides of the lid on the cool and warm side with plastic wrap. It will hold heat and humidity better and you won't have to dial the lamp up so high. Make sure you don't put the plastic wrap under the lamp.

Thanks for the tips, advice, and suggestions! Right now the temp. is at 80 degrees and I have dialed it down as it rises. Humidity is at about 85%, so all is well. He/she is buried under the substrate, but hopefully he/she will come up for dinner now that his/her habitat is nice and warm!

[GrifTheGreat]

Thanks for the tips, advice, and suggestions! Right now the temp. is at 80 degrees and I have dialed it down as it rises. Humidity is at about 85%, so all is well. He/she is buried under the substrate, but hopefully he/she will come up for dinner now that his/her habitat is nice and warm!

You're welcome. I hope all is well and you're Pac starts eating more like Pacmans should. Also watch the moistness of your substrate because the lights will dry it out some.

[R3N3G4D3]

You're welcome. I hope all is well and you're Pac starts eating more like Pacmans should. Also watch the moistness of your substrate because the lights will dry it out some.

He/she was munching down 5 large crickets a night until the temp. dropped here. Went into a little bit of a hibernation the past two days, but he/she ate at least one cricket those nights. I'm sure his/her appetite will rise again tonight since he/she will have a comfortable habitat to hunt in. I'll make sure to keep an eye on that, the cool side is staying nice and moist!

[GrifTheGreat]

He/she was munching down 5 large crickets a night until the temp. dropped here. Went into a little bit of a hibernation the past two days, but he/she ate at least one cricket those nights. I'm sure his/her appetite will rise again tonight since he/she will have a comfortable habitat to hunt in. I'll make sure to keep an eye on that, the cool side is staying nice and moist!

Good to hear. I'm glad I could help. Keep me posted.

[BG]

Oh good you guys have it covered lol

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

[GrifTheGreat]

Oh good you guys have it covered lol

Hard to fill your shoes Lol!

[BG]

Just keep it in mind .When you are using lighting for these frogs, always keep an eye on your temps. The other thing is if your top is screened, you loose alot of heat and humidity. Its better to have 3/4 glass and 1/4 screen. You will keep the heat and humidity in.

[R3N3G4D3]

Good to hear. I'm glad I could help. Keep me posted.

Will do!

[R3N3G4D3]

Just keep it in mind .When you are using lighting for these frogs, always keep an eye on your temps. The other thing is if your top is screened, you loose alot of heat and humidity. Its better to have 3/4 glass and 1/4 screen. You will keep the heat and humidity in.

I will. My lid is a full screen and the humidity and temp. are both at 80 (misted over an hour ago). I have the 10 Gallon Zilla Critter Cage, which has the lock-in screen top. Would I be able to fit glass in it? If not, I'll follow Grif's suggestion with the plastic if I notice the temp. and humidity dropping too much.

[R3N3G4D3]

Alright, guys - I see what y'all mean about the humidity. It isn't rapidly lowering, but while I'm asleep, it could drop to 60 or lower - which isn't good. Is any plastic wrap ok to use? Or is there any way I can rig some glass to fit my habitat?

[BG]

Get a piece of plexy Glass and cover the side the light is not on. Like my monitor tank . I cover half the top with a piece of plexy or you could get real glass and cover half of the tank. The long side front and you can put the light on the screened side.

[R3N3G4D3]

Don't have plexy glass, at the moment. You think putting plastic critter tote over the light and on the screen will help keep the humidity in?

[BG]

Dont do it ,very unsafe. Light gets hot.

Don't have plexy glass, at the moment. You think putting plastic critter tote over the light and on the screen will help keep the humidity in?

[GrifTheGreat]

Don't have plexy glass, at the moment. You think putting plastic critter tote over the light and on the screen will help keep the humidity in?

Not sure. I haven't tried that. I have a Zoo Med Reptafogger hooked up to a Zoo Med Hygrotherm. The hygrotherm kicks my fogger on when the humidity drops below 80%. You could try and put a magazine over one side for a night or dial the light down a little more. I keep mine at 78 at night. As long as you don't put the plastic wrap under the light it should be fine.