New RETF Owner

[Danish]

I ordered a CFE. How long do you usually keep it on a day and around what times? Thanks a lot for your help.

[DigitalPunk]

Mine turns on off and on throughout the day automatically. The ZooMed Hydrotherm turns it on and off when it hits the ranges I programed into it. The Hydro therm is a bit pricey but prob the best purchase I made for the tank initially.

[DigitalPunk]

I guess I could elaborate some lol. I keep my terrarium at 77F during the day. At night I allow the temps to drop to 73F. I have the temp sensor on the opposite side of the tank from the CHE and about 1/2 way down the side. I put the sensor there to ensure the desired temps were being maintained across the terrarium. This does create some cooler and warmer spots in the enclosure and allows the frogs to move around based on what temp they are looking for at that time.

Now if I could only find a way to stop them from always pooping in their water bowl and food bowl lol.

[Danish]

When do you have the lights to turn on/off? Currently mine are off between 11pm-8am

[GreenTree]

12 hour on/off light cycle. 6 am turn on 6pm turn off. Its all up to you really. I found timers are an extreemly usefull investment. In case I am away for a day or two.

[DigitalPunk]

As Greentree said. 12hr night/day cycle is good enough. I have mine set for 7AM - 7PM

[Danish]

Thanks. I think I'm finally all set lol. Only problem is - almost every website seems to be out of stock on cb babies! Where are some good places to get retfs?