Temperature and humidity frustrations

[Hines9905]

Which CHE kicks on? You have two.

I have them each on their own thermostat so they kick on independently of each other. The substrate temps I listed were on the warm side, but it’s still similar that the substrate temps are lower than the ambient temp that the Govee and the thermostat probe are reading. The hot side thermostat is set to 88 and the cool side is set to 80. I was worried since it is still pretty chilly in our house that the one wouldn’t be enough and the cold side would get too cold.

[Homebody]

I have them each on their own thermostat so they kick on independently of each other. The substrate temps I listed were on the warm side, but it’s still similar that the substrate temps are lower than the ambient temp that the Govee and the thermostat probe are reading. The hot side thermostat is set to 88 and the cool side is set to 80. I was worried since it is still pretty chilly in our house that the one wouldn’t be enough and the cold side would get too cold.

I understand about the cool side CHE. I use heat tape to accomplish the same thing. I'm sorry I can't be much help to you with your temp and humidity issues. I've never used glass enclosures, CHEs, or UV bulbs. I will say regarding your humidity issue that, if you put more water in and stop it from getting out, your humidity will go up and stay there. I'd try a larger water bowl, one with more surface area, and if your enclosure has vents, I'd close them.

I understand your frustration. You've clearly put a lot of time and effort into setting up this enclosure. You get an "A" for effort. The good news is it looks like you've got all the equipment you'll need. You just need to tweak it a bit.

[Hines9905]

Thank you! I have only had him since mid July and I just want to make his enclosure the best that I can for him. What heat source do you use? I have read a little bit about dhp but am a little nervous to use it, I think I read that it needs to be on a dimmer rather than just a thermostat?

[Homebody]

Thank you! I have only had him since mid July and I just want to make his enclosure the best that I can for him. What heat source do you use? I have read a little bit about dhp but am a little nervous to use it, I think I read that it needs to be on a dimmer rather than just a thermostat?

In addition to the heat tape, I use an RHP. I've never used a DHP either, but if you've got 6 minutes, Arcadia put out a fairly accessible infomercial. My take away from it was that it's more beneficial to basking species.