Quote Originally Posted by SatanicIntention
And a big thanks to Chris for such a nice bator to start out with. it works great and is holding temps steady at 87(this an ok temp to incubate at?).

I am using those rubbermaid red-topped 1.6? gallon containers. They have about an inch to an inch and a half of vermiculite and perlite mixed. It's wet but firm enough to hold the grate up without sinking. If I can improve anything, let me know.
Nice looking rack and incubator, Becky! Don't worry about adding too much water if you're using a grate. The vermiculite will actually float above the water if you put too much in. Oh, and I'd probably bump up the temps to 88. I think the lower and upper limits of incubating temps are between 86 and 92, so 88 gives you a little leeway in both directions.