Quick humidity question

[Sanimal]

That sounds like a great idea, but won't the mesh on top rust?

[helm96]

It should not, if its Exo Terra or Zoo Med then the top mesh will be ok. The tanks are designed to withstand the high humidity and contact with water. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think the mesh is aluminum.

[deranged chipmunk]

It should not, if its Exo Terra or Zoo Med then the top mesh will be ok. The tanks are designed to withstand the high humidity and contact with water. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I think the mesh is aluminum.

you are not wrong Will, the screen is designed to be wet. and i do believe it is coated aluminum.

[Sanimal]

I did put the wet towel on top, covering most of the screen, but leaving some mesh open for ventilation. However, it's still around 50%! I believe this is happening because of the light, but I need it for the live plant in my cage.

[helm96]

What kind of light are you running? I am using a Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 CFL UVB light, it is only 13 watt. It pushes off very little heat since its CFL. I really like them, that is what I am running for my RETF and my WTF enclosure. The plants really seem to like them as well.

[flybyferns]

I did put the wet towel on top, covering most of the screen, but leaving some mesh open for ventilation. However, it's still around 50%! I believe this is happening because of the light, but I need it for the live plant in my cage.

You have done a lot that should have increased the humidity.
You might consider purchasing a new hygrometer?
Lynn

[Sanimal]

My light is the Repti Glo 2.0 13 watt.
Exo Terra : Repti Glo Compact 2.0, 5.0 & 10.0 / Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
I will get a digital thermometer/hygrometer.

[helm96]

Yeah the digitals make a big diff. My old dial style was about 10% off when sitting right next to my digital. I have the Exo terra one that I use in my RETF enclosure and the humidity is a little higher. I have a Flukers one that I use in my WTF enclosure. I actually really like that one cause it does temp and humidity. Amazon.com: Fluker's Digital Thermometer/Hygrometer: Pet Supplies

[Lija]

That sounds like a great idea, but won't the mesh on top rust?

it will if you have exo terra, their tops are bad, very bad some people just replace screen before it got all rusty. I haven't seen a single exo terra top that wouldn't rust in high humidity, especially if wrapped in plastic, or with glass on top.

[helm96]

Huh, looks like I took the right path by going Zoo Med with my dart enclosures. I have several with glass and no rust. This is good to know. I am really shocked that these would not be made of a rust proof material coming from Exo Terra and the applications that they could be used in.