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    Quote Originally Posted by Theeblueking View Post
    I finally figured out a way to keep my tanks at a good 83 degrees for my pacmans, but now my humidity is 95 or so, is this a big problem? I have read yes and no I just want a definite response. One of my baby caatingas I found dead this morning, I had to force feed him from the day I got him, he never grew at all and never wanted to eat and would even spit roaches back out during force feedings, so i stoppd doing it I offered him crickets and roaches but he didnt even react. I want to prevent any others from dying so I want to make sure that if humidity is an issue i take care of it asap.
    95% to 100% is bad for extended periods. They can develope pnemonia from the air being overly saturated. The only time humidity is 100% in nature is when its raining and if its raining constantly water buildup follows. They cannot be in that high of humidity all the time. Fluid can also build up in their bodies causing edema. Overly saturated substrate promotes bacterial and fungal growth. They need moist substrate or heavily damp, but not muddy otherwise they become ill and die.


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