So I have seen a LOT of people that post about having/keeping constant humidity levels in their enclosures. A friend of mine has found an innovative way to help solve this sometimes annoying issue; a homemade humidifier that you can make yourself for less than $30! I use one to keep both of my BP's humidity at the correct level, & find it a welcome relief that I don't have to worry about misting their enclosures when I am away at work for the weekend. I will post the instructions below...
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1- fish aerator (a small one) ($10)
1- 4 ft section of 1/8 inch clear tubing (25 cents a foot)
1- 1 gal enclosed jug (like something you would put juice in) (usually FREE yay!)
1- NON TOXIC hot glue gun stick ($3 per bag)
1- hot glue gun ($8)
1- 1/8 inch drill bit ($2)
Instructions:
STEP 1)
Drill a hole at the lowest point in the SIDE of your jug that you can without drilling into the bottom of your jug, using the 1/8" drill bit.
STEP 2)
Insert the 1/8" tubing approx 1" into the hole, & seal around the outside of the jug with your hot glue. Attach the other end of that tubing to your fish aerator.
STEP 3)
Drill a hole into the TOP of the lid of the jug, & repeat step 2 (but DO NOT hook your tubing into the aerator)
STEP 4)
Fill your jug as FULL as possible with DISTILLED WATER, without the jug overflowing. At this time, check to make sure your jug is not leaking...if it is, empty the water, & repeat the gluing process.
STEP 5)
IF YOUR JUG DOES NOT LEAK, Place the end of the tubing you put into the TOP of the jug into your enclosure.
STEP 6)
Turn on your aerator, watch the pretty bubbles, & condensation rise through the tubing, & humidify your BP's enclosure!
STEP 7)
STOP WORRYING IF YOUR BP'S HUMIDITY WILL BE OK IF YOU HAVE TO LEAVE FOR THE NIGHT/WEEKEND!!!!
I am not at home right now, so I can't post pics...but I will post some of mine ASAP to simplify the instructions with visual aids
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