Quote Originally Posted by Kristaok View Post
Here's what I do; one side cooler in the 70s, middle 80ish, hot side 90. Humidity I keep 60 pretty much and it works. I use aspen bedding for substrate and a wooden hide. Most say lights are not needed but I personally do use them and I know others who do, I use one for the day and one for the night which is called "moonlight". I use a uth - under the tank heating pad, most say you'll need a therm but it is optional if you use a low watt one, for instance my tank is a 30gal so I use an 8watt 10gal uth and it works great. I keep my light on over the wooden hide as the hot spot and the uth on that side as well. I cover half of the lid with a towel to preserve humidity and I mist daily.
Ok,thank you!That sounds very similar to what I've been doing. My temperatures stay about there and I've finally got my humidity up to 55% by placing a damp towel down on his substrate, however I will try putting it on the top of his tank instead so it will be less invasive. I mist him often if I see the humidity drop. i use the coconut husk substrate but am going to explore other options in the future. I have a heating pad on the side (that's where the instructions recommended it be placed) and my hide is... ceramic? I think. Some type of clay type stuff. I use only the UV light at night to mimic the day/night cycles, however if I don't put both lights on during the day his temps drop down to the 70s. I have the top covered with tinfoil and this really helps with holding in the humidity and heat, but it doesn't seem to be enough.