Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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The Serpent Merchant
Ok, the other thing that I notched is that I can't see any thermometers/hygrometers in the tank.
I have a thermo on the back glass about mid tank, and a dual stat torward the cool hide a few inches from the bottom...probably not visible in the pic. I will take some more pics tomorrow, to give a better view.
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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Originally Posted by
riprod720
I have a thermo on the back glass about mid tank, and a dual stat torward the cool hide a few inches from the bottom...probably not visible in the pic. I will take some more pics tomorrow, to give a better view.
Are they the dial type? If so those are known to be inaccurate and have a very short lifespan plus if you are using a UTH they can't tell you how hot the substrate is (UTH's do not effect air temperature) these cost $12 at Walmart and work great (measures both hot and cool side temperature as well as humidity)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...nt/photo-3.jpg
Turning off the heat lamp will help raise your humidity BUT you can only do that if the air temperatures stay above 75 degrees. Otherwise it will need to stay on 24/7.
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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Originally Posted by
The Serpent Merchant
Are they the dial type? If so those are known to be inaccurate and have a very short lifespan plus if you are using a UTH they can't tell you how hot the substrate is (UTH's do not effect air temperature) these cost $12 at Walmart and work great (measures both hot and cool side temperature as well as humidity)
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...nt/photo-3.jpg
Turning off the heat lamp will help raise your humidity BUT you can only do that if the air temperatures stay above 75 degrees. Otherwise it will need to stay on 24/7.
Unfortunately, I do have the dial type... :confused: But...
Awesome!...That sounds like exactly what I need. Thanks for the info. Do you by chance know the specific name of the one shown in your pic, or what department I would look in for that?
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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Originally Posted by
riprod720
Unfortunately, I do have the dial type... :confused: But...
Awesome!...That sounds like exactly what I need. Thanks for the info. Do you by chance know the specific name of the one shown in your pic, or what department I would look in for that?
I don't remember the name but it is easy to pick out. Every Walmart seems to have them in different places but the most likely places are:
The light bulb section
The paint section (if your local Walmart has one)
I've even seen them in the automotive section
It might take some searching but I have yet to find a Walmart that didn't have one.
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
Or, if you don't want a big ugly thermostat in your cage...
Use a tempgun :D
You can get one for about 25-30 dollars at a Radioshack, a bit more at a hardware store, etc. They work great and eliminate the need for in tank thermometers.
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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Originally Posted by
The Serpent Merchant
I don't remember the name but it is easy to pick out. Every Walmart seems to have them in different places but the most likely places are:
The light bulb section
The paint section (if your local Walmart has one)
I've even seen them in the automotive section
It might take some searching but I have yet to find a Walmart that didn't have one.
Right on...I'll go take a look tomorrow. Thanks for the input! Hopefully she be fine until I can work out those details. She seem very happy, and looks very healthy.
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
I've just got to say, this is probably the fastest thread on BPnet!
Re: New to the forum...what do you think about this setup?
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Originally Posted by
riprod720
Right on...I'll go take a look tomorrow. Thanks for the input! Hopefully she be fine until I can work out those details. She seem very happy, and looks very healthy.
I use the same thermometer. It's AcuRite brand "Digital Thermometer with 10 ft. Temperature Sensor Probe & Humidity / Clock 00891W3" (indoor/outdoor). It was found in the light section for my walmart. But like Aaron said, it can be anywhere. lol.
You can also get a temp gun off amazon for $15.