Drip Wall help

[Vivariums In The Mist]

We have tree fern panels in stock - 10" x 10" panels for $9.99 each. Just saying...
States only.
But I agree they look awesome and often have spores on them and get nice moss growth over time.

Yes they are expensive I got 4 packages for 90$!


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[Frogfeet123]

We have tree fern panels in stock - 10" x 10" panels for $9.99 each. Just saying...
States only.
But I agree they look awesome and often have spores on them and get nice moss growth over time.

Yes here in Canada it's not as cheap oh well.


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[Hilizanne]

UVB and UVA bulbs (among others) dry the air out rapidly.


If you ditched the UVA/UVB bulb and went with a LED light that puts off 6500k light your live plants will love it. LED lights do not put off any heat and will not dry the air out.

Instead of using a light bulb and heating mat to heat the tank look into use a Ceramic Heat Emitter. They produce not light and do not dry the air out as fast as other heat sources. Ceramic Heat Emitters use radiant heat which is Awesome for Vivariums.

You can buy them and domes for them on Amazon or at most pet stores. I have always found Amazon to have the best prices.


I have tried several methods to heat tanks and short of heating the room the tank is in the best option I have found is a CHE.

Paul

i set up 2 smaller tanks with the LED lighting and they are staying at 75% humidity, I could not find 6500 K but I have 5000K. Temps are 69 degrees. just growing plants for now. I have to move my 2 tree frogs out of the big tank before I can change it around.

[LilyPad]

Are the reds currently at 69 degrees?? If so, you need to bump those temps ASAP or they're going to get sick!

[Hilizanne]

Are the reds currently at 69 degrees?? If so, you need to bump those temps ASAP or they're going to get sick!

No they are in the warm tank that keeps drying out--77 degrees, 65% humidity with frequent spraying. Only plants are in the new tanks right now, one of which will be their home after the plants are established and I get the heater. I am just happy to have humidity for the first time. One of the tanks is 18x18x24.

[Hilizanne]

Make sure that you get a dome with a dimmer and a thermostat to use in conjunction with it. I bought all of mine on amazon. You end up putting a little extra money out there but it saves tons in the long run.

Ok, another question about the CHE. Where do you put it exactly? Do I need to buy an arm to clamp it on?

[Hilizanne]

A follow up on this post – I went with Plan B. Plan B was to keep the tank as it is, add a few plants that can be easily removed, still in the pots. And a whole group of whites tree frogs. I found when I cleaned out the tank, that there was a crack down one wall. Also the sliding nature of the front doors I think was causing a problem with keeping the humidity up. Putting Whites tree frogs in the tank took care of my concerns on humidity. I have since moved the red eyed tree frogs into an 18 x 18 x 24, With two ceramic heat emitters, 6500 Kelvin bulbs, and whole new plant assortment. They are thriving, and my moss is finally staying alive. I still have all of the equipment to set up a dart frog tank, but currently no tank. I still plan on doing that sometime in the future. Ugh my pictures won't load!