Help me with my humidity problems

[mwedgley]

Alright so I have a 20g l tank that is covered on top with wood and has vents near the top of the tank. I have a large water bowl in there and my hygrometer is reading 80% humidity. I don't know if this is true but I exchanged the hygrometer today because it said the same thing yesterday. Outside of the tank it reads about 40% humidity. It is not a digital hygrometer but I am not sure what's going on. If it is really 80% humidity is that bad. Thanks.

[BMorrison]

Get a digital hygrometer and check it again.

[Sasquatch Art]

Get a digital hygrometer and check it again.

I agree...you can pick one up for $12 at Wal*Mart.

[juddb]

agreed digital is the way too go, that way you know what your temps and humidity are really at

[BMorrison]

I just bought the PE-2 temp gun and that thing is a godsend!

[juddb]

I just bought the PE-2 temp gun and that thing is a godsend!

Thats a good temp gun. I have one myself. I think i have 5 different temp guns, i dont know why i just do.

[GirDance]

I know I've posted this before, but here's exactly why you can't trust analogue gadges (sorry it's blurry, but you get the picture):



I'd suggest getting a cheap digi one, and then worrying about your humidity

[missi182]

Thats a good temp gun. I have one myself. I think i have 5 different temp guns, i dont know why i just do.

haha ill take one! i have digital already but im too lazy and broke to track down a temp gun. All my money has gone to vet bills and bp ungrades.

[BMorrison]

Missi a good place to look for tempguns is proexotics.com and they range from 25-75 on there. I love mine!

[starmom]

haha ill take one! i have digital already but im too lazy and broke to track down a temp gun. All my money has gone to vet bills and bp ungrades.

Here are some from Reptile Basics: http://www.reptilebasics.com/Thermom...p-1-c-253.html
They work very well. I have the 412 and love it!