Noob Question number 2

I know I know....but I'm still set on using a reptile glass tank..BUT! Don't they have covers that aren't screen to actually help keep humidity in? That is the main thing with glass tanks right? I know using a screen top...all the humidity escapes. Please advise! Thanks

I don't know of a different cover.

I cover mine with foil tape, or a foil covered cardboard cut out. Others use a damp towel or plexiglas.

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Originally Posted by KMG

I don't know of a different cover.

I cover mine with foil tape, or a foil covered cardboard cut out. Others use a damp towel or plexiglas.

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and that works without issues for you?

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I was thinking about hot gluing something down over the screen top, so it could keep humidity in.

I Keep moss in my hides and I still mist. During a shed I make sure the moss stays damp, creating a humid micro climate in the hide. During non shed times I will mist and spray the moss, let it dry out and then mist it again a few days later. Has worked just fine for my ball and gives me great sheds.

My BRB has a fogger cause it needs constant high humidity but the top is covered with foil just the same.

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I like having the foil because it is easy to take off if I need to.

I use foil as well. I mist once or twice a day, but with larger water bowls under the heat lamp, humidity is almost perfect :)

I use a most towel over the top and a good sized waterbowl. When she is getting ready to shed I also mist the cage a couple times a day.

So with this said...I will just put something over top...what humidity equiptment should i buy?

That's why racks or so great. You lack the joy of watching them move around, but it 100x easier to create a good atmosphere for them then with a tank.

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That's why racks or so great. You lack the joy of watching them move around, but it 100x easier to create a good atmosphere for them then with a tank.

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but im only getting one, so a rack would be a waste of money correct?

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but im only getting one, so a rack would be a waste of money correct?

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You say that now...but just wait. You'll be wanting more in no time.

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You say that now...but just wait. You'll be wanting more in no time.

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LOL YEAH but as of now..i'm starting off with one..and just need the basics lol

Humidity equipment? Spray bottle. :gj:

I like plexi. You can just cut out an appropriately sized sheet and lay it over the screen. No taping required.

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Humidity equipment? Spray bottle. :gj:

I like plexi. You can just cut out an appropriately sized sheet and lay it over the screen. No taping required.

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where can i get some?

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where can i get some?

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Home depot carries it. Just make sure you get the handy acrylic cutter (usually located close to the plexi) for easy cutting.

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LOL YEAH but as of now..i'm starting off with one..and just need the basics lol

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True, but if you expand you already have the room for it. I went from 1 to 15 in less than 6 months. Hopefully you have more self control than I do.

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Home depot carries it. Just make sure you get the handy acrylic cutter (usually located close to the plexi) for easy cutting.

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you have pics of your tank?

I take a mesh lid, call up my glass place, have a piece cut to about 2/3 the size of the mesh top, then zip-tie it into place using my big zip ties.

Viola. Reduced open top. Secure top (I use luggage straps to secure these lids on the tanks themselves). Safe for the snake. Safe for you (provided you don't drop the lid, but lifting it up is easy).

I even put the glass so that it's on the 'inside' of the mesh lid, so pointing down towards the tank. The edges are grinded down and pose no threat to my snake.

I use an UTH obviously. Would NOT do this with a heat lamp due to the risk of the glass breaking.

So far, this has resolved many of my humidity issues, while still encouraging airflow throughout the tank.

I adapted this method when I turned my 10g tanks vertical for my young crested and gargoyle geckos. Works awesome.

Adjustable lamp stands, screen tops covered with insulated bubble wrap. It's white on one side and reflective foil on the other. Easily maintained 90hot/80cool and 50-65% humidity accomplished with once daily misting. Easy as pie.

20 gallon
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10 gallon
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well i have a 20 gal long im going to start the baby off with and add plenty of hides...im going to put something over this screen top, to keep humidity in.