heating Question!!!!!!!!!!!!

[crazyerick]

Sorry I just have a question too about the heat. In terms of measuring the hot side of the tank, where do you measure, directly under the basking light or just on general area near the hot side of the tank. Cause if I measure directly inline with the basking light but not underneath it I get 35C (95F) and under the light i get 45C (113F). Is this ok? Unfortunately I live in a very humid city in South Africa and find the cool side is around the 30c (86F).

Just want to get this heat science down

 

[Tigg]

Ideally you need to measure both temps on the hot side. Easiest way would be with a digital thermeter with a wired probe. first you would need to place the probe directly under the basking light, with the probe touching the surface of whatever it is your BD basks on... This temp you want between 100-110*. Secondly the general temperature on the hot side A.K.A the Ambient Air Temp. You can obtain by just placing the probe in the corner of the hot side... You want to make sure these temps stay in the 95-105* area. I should also mention that to get an accurate reading you should leave the probe sit for 45 min before reading the thermometer.

You cool end temps being 86* is perfect.

Being from a humid area in South Africa, you should also take the humidity levels into consideration, there are many digital thermometers/hydrometers available that will give you temp, and humidity for fairly cheap.

Ideally you want to keep the humidity levels inside your enclosure under 30%... Too much humidity can make it hard for your BD to breath, and can lead to Respitory Infections.

Hope this helps

 

[crazyerick]

Thanks, I am using the wired probe so its in there all the time. I think the temps are fairly close then. Just another silly question, if the humidity is too high, how does one go about reducing them?

 

[Tigg]

First and foremost make sure you do not leave water in the tank 24/7. Put it in, in the morning, and out at night.

Make sure the water dish is on the cool end of the tank.
Make sure there is enough ventillation.
It would help to know what the humidity is inside your house.
If all else fails you could buy a dehumidifier and place it in the same room your BD is kept.