I'm am so tired of fluctuating temps!!!

I just got one from Walmart for like 7.98 or so. I was wondering, im am going to be using aspen as a substrate, does anyone know about how many holes to drill to start off with? It is the 1986 model.

Start off with about 1 row of 10 or 12 along each long side and then on the short ends, do 2 rows of 2 for 8 holes total on each short side. That should give you a good starting point.

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Originally Posted by SatanicIntention

Start off with about 1 row of 10 or 12 along each long side and then on the short ends, do 2 rows of 2 for 8 holes total on each short side. That should give you a good starting point.

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Ok, thanks a lot everyone!

Ok, so it is all set up and the humidity is perfect. I am just waiting for the temps to rise up. Q: I have a ranco t-stat, what do you guys have your t-stat set at? My probe is hooked directly to the flexwatt.

sometimes with the rancos/johnson controls stats if you tape the probe directly to the flex, it will cycle on/off alot. i've had good luck using plastic wire ties and securing the probe inside the cage/tub. i would secure the probe down low next to or on the cage floor. set my stat to 90-94 and check and see what the temps are and adjust accordingly. alot will depend on room temp, how many vent holes, how big of a heat source,etc.



vaughn

Cool. Thanks everyone!

Well now i just need to get the cool side temps up about 10 degrees. any ideas?

what are the room temps the tub is in? your cool side should not be any colder than your room? if in a colder room, you may need to get a 2nd uth for the cool side.



vaughn