temps

[John1982]

I was skeptical at first too regarding temp guns, after I got one I couldn't figure how I managed without for so long. I keep a thermometer in at least 1 tub per rack(for a cursory glance when I'm in the room) and the temp gun is used to occasionally zap the other tubs to make sure my flexwatt is heating evenly.

[hunter0443]

so i will have that set to 93 for 3 tanks and ill buy a temp gun to measure the temps instead of the thermometer but how would i measure humidity ..is it the same way cause i just have the petco one at this time

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so for plastic tubs wat is better a uth or flexwatt....

[The Serpent Merchant]

There really isn't a huge difference... but flexwatt is much cheaper so that is what many people use. Plus it can be cut to size as needed.

You set the thermostat to whatever temperature is necessary to get the floor of the tub up to temperature (88-92 degrees) for some setups that means that the thermostat is set to 92 for other setups the thermostat has to be set much higher to achieve the 88-92 degree hot spot. This is why you need a thermometer as well as a thermostat.

Measuring humidity is done the same way as it is in tanks... but the dial type sold in pet stores are junk... I like these, they can be calibrated and have a metal faceplate instead of cardboard (which will warp over time)

http://www.amazon.com/Analog-Cigar-H.../dp/B001RM6U4U

[hunter0443]

oooo ok and every tub needs one just like the tanks

[The Serpent Merchant]

or just move one from tub to tub... Depends on how much you are willing to spend on hygrometers. Tubs tend to maintain humidity much better than tanks do so it isn't as big of a deal (but tubs are much harder to maintain cool side temperatures)

[hunter0443]

how would i mantain the cool side then?

[I-KandyReptiles]

how would i mantain the cool side then?

Keep the room at 78-80 degrees.

[hunter0443]

ok sounds good