Zoo-Med Repti-Fogger and TetraFauna Repto Filter Quality?

[Stardust369]

Last question for now, I promise!

So I went and got some stuff for my frog's new terrarium. I decided to get a fogger because I sometimes forget to mist and that's not good for her. I decided on the ReptiFogger because it looked like it would deliver the humidity well without it drowning the tank in water. However when I got home I read some horrible reviews on it. A lot of people said it quit working after 2 months and that's how long the warranty is for. Has anyone tried it? Should I risk it and hope it keeps working for many years or return it while I still can and get something else? (And if so, what is a good option?)

I also got the TetraFauna Repto Filter, which is like a waterfall/filter system. I got it because my old waterfall doesn't fit in the new enclosure (it doesnt have deep enough water.) I haven't heard anything bad about it but I wanted to get some opinions on how well it works? I am planning on creating a small river at the bottom of the waterfall that leads to a shallow "pond" for my frogs to soak in (tips on how to do that would also be appreciated..)

Thanks!
You guys are the best.

[CPLfrogger]

honestly the reptifogger is hit and miss. i have one and it is not my first. granted zoomed is extremely easy to deal with for product issues, you kind of expect something you pay about $40 for to last more than a couple months. my first one didn't work at all. they sent me a replacement sonic agitator (makes the fog) and it was really easy to replace. it didn't solve the problem though, so they sent me a new one all together. ive had it since last june and sometimes it works just find other times it makes a horrific grinding noise that wakes me up at night. tap it on the sides a couple time and it goes quiet and starts functioning normally. also distilled water is highly recommended. overall i'm kind of impartial towards it. it is definitely not "fire and forget", but i would recommend dishing out the extra $60 for the higher end model.

[deranged chipmunk]

You will probably get better reliability from a modified house humidifier. There are many diy conversion of them on the web. Sharper image makes a pretty slick unit that is easily modified.

[BrownFireBellyToad]

I currently have a vaporizor beside my pacman's tank the steam rises to the lid then goes into his enclosure and creates a nice fog effect. Its not ideal and doesnt look pretty but its keeping him happy for now and keep his temps and humidity normal! And ive had this vap for YEARS!
Just thought id share my alternative to the Zoo-Med Repti-Fogger for now.

[Stardust369]

Thanks everyone! The repti-fogger is fine so far, and if it does break I'll just craft a home-made one, that sounds a lot cheaper.

The problem I'm having now is with the filter. In the bottom of my terrarium I have a lot of medium-sized rocks (I didn't want it to be too deep for my baby white's to sit in). However with the filter I have it seems like it is only filtering the water in the corner where I put it. The water in the other corner is getting a little murky, and I don't want to have to do water changes every day.

My original plan was to have a small pond in the back and have regular substrate in the rest of the bottom, but I couldn't figure out a way to do that without putting in a false bottom, which I don't have the time or money for. Now I have the rocks at the bottom, and a corner water bowl with substrate in it.

Any suggestions for how to fix the filtering? I don't mind having a more open area of water, but I can't have it too deep because my frogs are still tiny little things. Of course, if there's a way to make a sort of "beach" and only have a pond or stream of water, that would be ideal (as long as it doesnt involve a false bottom!)

Here are some pictures of how I have it set up now. I'm going to add more plants next week as well.



Edit: I just realized you can't see the pump so here's another picture.



Sorry it's kind of dark.

[Moreau]

You could ditch some of the rocks so that the water flow reaches the other corners of the tank. I doubt your frogs will drown, just make sure there are several things in the water for them to climb out on if they do fall in. I have a full water bottom for my red eyed tree frog, he scoots his butt down to the water at night and sticks his whole lower half in the water, then climbs back up. Best part is no foggers needed. I spray inside the cage usually once a day and the humidity is never an issue. I cover half the top with saranwrap and the other half has the light. There are live plants in ceramic pots, which the frog can climb on if it ever fell in, as well has a fake fern and a fake lily pad. And I cup feed him to avoid dead crickets in the water.

[Stardust369]

That sounds like a good solution, do you have substrate in your tank? I was thinking of taking the bowl out and putting in the old waterfall without the pump for them to sit on. I have my crickets in a bowl too, its in the front right corner, although my frog seems to think it's a great place for her to sleep.