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    First time with a HovaBator

    I had to kinda last minute get a hovabator because my other incubator is full.

    Here is my set-up:

    I have two 10" deli cups that are 3 inches tall with lids, they are filled about 1/3 of the way with vermiculite.

    My temps are:

    90 degree / 80% humidity (inside the deli cups)

    That should work fine right? Any input on Hovabators and what is a good humidity for them is much appreciated.
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    Re: First time with a HovaBator

    I would def. get a backup thermostat. I ued a Hova, and my power went out.. then when the power went back on, the incubator got over 100 degrees and basically cooked the eggs
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    Re: First time with a HovaBator

    Yeah I'm running it on a herpstat
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    Re: First time with a HovaBator

    I haven't personally used a HovaBator, and I'm not sure I'd ever trust a clutch of eggs to one. I've heard far more horror stories than success stories with them.

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    Re: First time with a HovaBator

    Well my order of flexwatt just arrived yesterday, and the hovabator was just because I didn't have anymore room. But I plan on picking up a broken fridge here soon and doing some manipulating.
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    1.0 Spider - Rising Sun
    2.0 Pastel - Old Yeller, Gnarles
    2.0 Normal - Sir Hiss, Gargamel
    0.1 Normal 100% Het Albino - Chuckles
    0.1 Albino - Starfire
    0.1 Reduced Pattern / Banded (tiger) - Bertha
    0.2 Normal - Thulsa doom, Azriel
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    0.1 Oddball - Georgia

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