Thanks! We all learn from each other here. I certainly didn't know much when I first joined this forum, but I asked a lot of questions and paid attention to the answers. I just want these frogs to have long, happy, healthy lives. They are beautiful creatures and deserved to be taken care of and treasured by their froggie parents.![]()
Last edited by GrifTheGreat; October 22nd, 2011 at 11:37 PM. Reason: bah, typing on phone.
I agree! Will be picking up the fixture and bulbs later today. On a side note, is it ok if the humidity rises to 90% on occasions? The new glass terrarium holds moisture way better than the XL plastic tote I used before, so I'm still adjusting to how much I have to mist. And, I use drinking water from the store - that's ok, right?
Yeah It's completely fine if the humidity is 90%, better for more than not enough. Spring water is fine, but they do benefit from some of the minerals left in tap water after dechlornating. Plus it's just a lot cheaper to fill a water bowl or spray bottle with tap water and dechlorinate it.
Pick up a bottle of Reptisafe (Dechlorinates the water and adds calcium) and dechlorinate your tap water when you get home. You'll be good.
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.
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