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Humidity when using paper towel substrate
I'm considering a switch to paper towels as my substrate. The main thing holding me back is I'm not sure how to regulate humidity levels. I should preface this by saying I live in South Florida so humidity inside a home is generally pretty high (50-55%) especially this time of year. That said, what can I do to ensure stable humidity if I make the switch?
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
Are you using tubs? Or tanks?
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Humidity when using paper towel substrate
You live in south fl, I'm pretty sure humidity isn't going to be an issue. Paper towels are an easy way to go 
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
What if we move this scenario to Michigan where humidity levels through much of the year are quite low. Currently using cypress mulch in a cb70 rack. Wouldn't mind switching to papertowel either but definitely concerned with humidity.
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
In Florida, humidity is not likely to be a problem, especially in a rack. Go for it!
In Michigan, you could try it - perhaps misting every other day would be enough to compensate for the dryness, again, especially in a rack system. In a tank, I'd stick to the cypress, just because the top would allow a lot of humidity to escape.
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Paper is hydroscopic it attracts and holds moisture from the air. That said with 55% I'd not be concerned at all. The RH will be generated from the ambient RH and the water bowl size and shape. I am certain that if your room is 55% with a reasonable water bowl you will hold the mid to high fifties. This is perfect there is no need to have more.
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high.
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Humidity when using paper towel substrate
 Originally Posted by Kodieh
Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high.
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
Originally Posted by Kodieh
Move the water bowl closer to the heat source, if it's too low. Move away if too high.
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I do this I'm IL with my animal plastic and have had little diffucility with controlling it. (well.. When I measured if)
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Re: Humidity when using paper towel substrate
It's pretty dry here in Oklahoma, 80% of the year. That trick works for me every time. I have no problems with humidity on aspen or paper towels.
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