humidity

[ckyforever43]

my humidity in my tank is at 40% im using an all living things little circle gauge. is 40% ok

 

[duke11]

40% is fine, as long as it doesn't get much higher. Unfortunately, those analog thermometers are very inaccurate. I would recommend getting a digital w/probe thermometer or a temperature gun. You may be surprised when your temps and humidity levels change because of a new therm.

 

[madavies65]

I agree 40% should be ok but keep an eye on it, if its anew viv they normally take a while to settle down and the moisture to evaporate.

 

[ajkry2]

along the same lines--

what is the ideal humididty percentage range that the viv should be in?

 

[duke11]

Usually 40% and under is good. I highly doubt that anyone could get really low anyway. Mine's at 35% right now. It can be high for short periods of time, like if you change something in your house. As long as it's not too high for that long, it's good.

 

[ajkry2]

my problem then is mine hovers around 45...

any ideas on how to get it down?

 

[duke11]

I have dehumidifiers in my house, I think that may help a little. It could just be because it was recently summer and there may still be some warm weather. When it gets cold, it will probably drop. 45% isn't too bad, as long as it doesn't get any higher. High humidities can cause respiratory problems.