Exo-terra monsoon

[bshmerlie]

I think its sole advatage is that it is a self contained unit. A professional misting system from Mist King is by far a better unit but it does require the "bucket" to sit the pump in. Longevity wise I'm sure the quality will make the Mist King last longer...but you do have the "bucket" factor. If you plan on a lot of frog tanks and you're in this for the long haul, then the Mist King starter package at $99 is the one for you. If you have one tank and its in your living room with no cabinet then go with the Monsoon. They are about the same price. One is for the "hobbyist" and one is for the "professional". Only you can decide what you are. I find myself on the fence of both of those all the time. Best of luck with your decision and let us know which way you go.

[DonLisk]

I'll have to report back on the Monsoon since I picked up one tonight to try out on a dart frog tank.

[bshmerlie]

I'll have to report back on the Monsoon since I picked up one tonight to try out on a dart frog tank.

Ok Don...you're the man...we need a full report by morning.

[DonLisk]

LOL, thanks Cheri. It was definitely too simple to install and set up. Now If I can just get up the energy to read the manual.

[Sierra]

I'm interested in this too, because I've had trouble keeping humidity up with just misting it myself, because of the dry winter months in Wisconsin. So I would love to hear any pros/cons about it!

[DonLisk]

I'm interested in this too, because I've had trouble keeping humidity up with just misting it myself, because of the dry winter months in Wisconsin. So I would love to hear any pros/cons about it!

Sierra, How much of your top is screen and how much is glass/covered?
My small 12 x 12 block runs about 80 percent humidity with about 70 percent of the top screen covered in glass. The enclosure is pretty close to our baseboards which drys things out quickly so covering the top really keeps the humidity up.

[Sierra]

The canopy covers half, and I did have about 60% covered with plastic wrap but it fell off because it was cheap, haha it didn't seem to do much though that I noticed. What does help is putting a damp washcloth over the top, but I don't want the screen to rust. Maybe I should try a better quality plastic wrap. I just moved the tank to my living room a couple weeks ago and that is next to a radiator. So I'm sure that's not helping matters. It is a 18x18x24.