Heating Problems!

[GrifTheGreat]

It says Sun Glo on the picture, but Day Glo on the title. Weird, haha. I'll have to check it out in store, and I'll go with the infrared. Thanks again for all your help, you've helped me become a good frog parent.

Thanks! We all learn from each other here. I certainly didn't know much when I first joined this forum, but I asked a lot of questions and paid attention to the answers. I just want these frogs to have long, happy, healthy lives. They are beautiful creatures and deserved to be taken care of and treasured by their froggie parents.

[R3N3G4D3]

Thanks! We all learn from each other here. I certainly didn't know much when I first joined this forum, but I asked a lot of questions and paid attention to the answers. I just want these frogs to have long, happy, healthy lives. They are beautiful creatures and deserved to be taken care of and treasured by their froggie parents.

I agree! Will be picking up the fixture and bulbs later today. On a side note, is it ok if the humidity rises to 90% on occasions? The new glass terrarium holds moisture way better than the XL plastic tote I used before, so I'm still adjusting to how much I have to mist. And, I use drinking water from the store - that's ok, right?

[Sublime]

Yeah It's completely fine if the humidity is 90%, better for more than not enough. Spring water is fine, but they do benefit from some of the minerals left in tap water after dechlornating. Plus it's just a lot cheaper to fill a water bowl or spray bottle with tap water and dechlorinate it.

Pick up a bottle of Reptisafe (Dechlorinates the water and adds calcium) and dechlorinate your tap water when you get home. You'll be good.

[R3N3G4D3]

Yeah It's completely fine if the humidity is 90%, better for more than not enough. Spring water is fine, but they do benefit from some of the minerals left in tap water after dechlornating. Plus it's just a lot cheaper to fill a water bowl or spray bottle with tap water and dechlorinate it.

Pick up a bottle of Reptisafe (Dechlorinates the water and adds calcium) and dechlorinate your tap water when you get home. You'll be good.

Interesting, I will pick some Repti-Safe when I go by the store for my lights. Thanks for the tip!

[GrifTheGreat]

Yeah It's completely fine if the humidity is 90%, better for more than not enough. Spring water is fine, but they do benefit from some of the minerals left in tap water after dechlornating. Plus it's just a lot cheaper to fill a water bowl or spray bottle with tap water and dechlorinate it.

Pick up a bottle of Reptisafe (Dechlorinates the water and adds calcium) and dechlorinate your tap water when you get home. You'll be good.

Couldn't have said it better myself Lol!

[Sublime]

Couldn't have said it better myself Lol!

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

[GrifTheGreat]

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

I'm on here almost as much as George Lol! I like to help and I love these frogs. They're so fun and interesting. They varying colors and personalities they have and all you guys. its a great forum.

[BG]

Oh good you guys have it covered lol

Well, if you're not around I'll help and vice versa.

Your always around so I don't think that should be a problem, lol.

[GrifTheGreat]

Oh good you guys have it covered lol

Hard to fill your shoes Lol!

[BG]

Just keep it in mind .When you are using lighting for these frogs, always keep an eye on your temps. The other thing is if your top is screened, you loose alot of heat and humidity. Its better to have 3/4 glass and 1/4 screen. You will keep the heat and humidity in.

[R3N3G4D3]

Alright, I just got back from PetSmart. I purchased the Exo Terra 50 watt Sun Glo Tight Beam bulb, the Exo Terra 50 watt Heat Glo Infrared bulb, and a Fluker's 5.5 inch Clamp Lamp with Dimmer. Sound right? And how bright should I keep the lights?

[GrifTheGreat]

Alright, I just got back from PetSmart. I purchased the Exo Terra 50 watt Sun Glo Tight Beam bulb, the Exo Terra 50 watt Heat Glo Infrared bulb, and a Fluker's 5.5 inch Clamp Lamp with Dimmer. Sound right? And how bright should I keep the lights?

You'll adjust the light until it maintains the correct temp that you want it. turn it up a little under half and adjust up as needed. Also when you mist for humidity the temp will drop for a bit as moist air is cooler than dry air. Unless you mist with warm water. Keep me posted. Try and keep the fake plant if you have one under the light so the beam doesn't sit directly on the substrate. Not necissary but I usually do it that way.

[R3N3G4D3]

You'll adjust the light until it maintains the correct temp that you want it. turn it up a little under half and adjust up as needed. Also when you mist for humidity the temp will drop for a bit as moist air is cooler than dry air. Unless you mist with warm water. Keep me posted. Try and keep the fake plant if you have one under the light so the beam doesn't sit directly on the substrate. Not necissary but I usually do it that way.

Currently don't have any fake plants in the terrarium and the light is directly hitting the substrate, but the temp. is staying at around 78 degrees at the moment - I have the brightness a couple notches under the max. Going to pick up a fake plant sometime this week though.