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    Well since light fixtures get really hot, you need to cut out the lid of a plastic tub and place screen mesh on top. The heat pad can go on the side of the tub additionally. People find that plastic tubs are a great for insulating heat and humidity. Also they are made from high-density polypropylene so the melting point isn't a concern unless you're placing an object directly on the plastic that gets up to 200 fahrenheit.

    You should cover 3/4 of the top of your screen (glass or wet towel), leaving 1/4 of it exposed for a light fixture and airflow to help your issue with humidity and heat. What's the temperature inside your house? How much do you mist a day? Maybe try buying a digital thermometer/hygrometer since the calibration might be off with yours. Another troubleshooting method is to maybe build a cheap insulator box like a sterilite tub to set your tank into wrapped around a blanket. If all else fails, buy a $30 space heater at Walmart for the room your pacman is in.

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    I mist heavily around four times a day. The temperature in the room where the frog lives is 60F during the day at this time in the year. It may get a little colder at night but I think it stays between 50-60. This is the approximate temperature of the whole house give or take based on where the sun hits and such.

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    Default Re: Decreased appetite

    Quote Originally Posted by Amphibious View Post
    I mist heavily around four times a day. The temperature in the room where the frog lives is 60F during the day at this time in the year. It may get a little colder at night but I think it stays between 50-60. This is the approximate temperature of the whole house give or take based on where the sun hits and such.
    60 degrees poses a problem. Also analog gauges aren't always so accurate and lose calibration after a while. The temp is probably the issue. They do not eat as much when temp and humidity are off. Especially if it stays that low for a while. Temp affects their digestion. I would go with the space heater. I use one and have lights and heat pads. I don't have an issue maintaining temps. Of course I live in ohio. Try the space heater and face it in the direction of your frogs terrarium. It will make hum


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    I use a heating pad, I have it pinned to between the back of the plastic tub and the wall. the plastic tub cost me about $6 at Target. I drilled 9 holes on the lid. Hope it all works out.

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