Misting system TIMES?

[DartEd]

That infrared bulb is definitely the culprit for the loss of humidity. Is the tank lid sealed with glass? If not, seal it up and have a one to two inch screen top made for ventilation. HOw cold is the attic that you need the infared light.

[purpleturtle89]

thought as much, would any other bulb be better, its on dimming stat so makes life easy. yea i changed the mech to perspex bar the part where the corner where the bulb sits over. not too cold i would say 72 but nice days or when the heatings been on all day 76-78 its only a really low wattage just helps top it up. mainly for winter because then it does get cold

[deranged chipmunk]

since you are running a false bottom, have you considered using an aquarium heater for heat? heating the water will also heat the air inside the tank, as well as create humidity. then you wouldn't need to rely on something like an infrared bulb that is drying out the tank.

[purpleturtle89]

since you are running a false bottom, have you considered using an aquarium heater for heat? heating the water will also heat the air inside the tank, as well as create humidity. then you wouldn't need to rely on something like an infrared bulb that is drying out the tank.

on my bigger tank i could do this, just on my smaller tanks i would struggle as the water is not that deep

[deranged chipmunk]

they do have small, flat ones for things like betta bowls.

[beyond colour]

My misting timer is set for every 8 hours at 15 sec. When im trying to induce breeding after a dry spell i start at every 4 hours for 15 sec.

[purpleturtle89]

they do have small, flat ones for things like betta bowls.

thanks i managed to find some on ebay! going to get one ordered brilliant!

[DartEd]

thought as much, would any other bulb be better, its on dimming stat so makes life easy. yea i changed the mech to perspex bar the part where the corner where the bulb sits over. not too cold i would say 72 but nice days or when the heatings been on all day 76-78 its only a really low wattage just helps top it up. mainly for winter because then it does get cold

72 degrees is fine for darts. They do really well with temps down as low as 62 F for night time temps and 67-68 during the day.

[purpleturtle89]

72 degrees is fine for darts. They do really well with temps down as low as 62 F for night time temps and 67-68 during the day.

Cool i'll keep that in mind i always panic that its not perfect but everyone is doing so thanks gives me a bit of a confidence boost!

[purpleturtle89]

quick update.... infrared light gone, and the humidity is staying in the tank now. My meter has broke and only reads to 75% they just seem to break if they get too wet. new one is ordered going to keep it outside of the tank and just drop it in when i do my checks