Tips on keeping Humidity up

[MrTeacherDude]

Just finished setting it up about 10 minutes ago. Probably let it run 5-10 minutes every 2-3 hours. It's only up about halfway. I had the pink humidifier on hand and the couplings and hosing at Lowe's was right at $5. Didn't have any aquarium sealant, so I used hot glue. It may have to be replaced soon, but oh well.

It doesn't seem to be affecting temps like I thought it was. My temp is staying a steady 80°. Actually it gives it a cool effect. from me, but we will see if it really works when my hygrometer is finished calibrating this afternoon...

[MrTeacherDude]

So my hygrometer was at a solid 55 after 24 hours of calibration...guess I'll just add 20 to what I see in the tank.

Funny thing is, after all this, a friend is giving me his 75G since he is upgrading to a 90...after all this...

[soilentgringa]

So my hygrometer was at a solid 55 after 24 hours of calibration...guess I'll just add 20 to what I see in the tank.

Funny thing is, after all this, a friend is giving me his 75G since he is upgrading to a 90...after all this...

Is your hygrometer digital or analog? Analog are notorious for being inaccurate.

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[MrTeacherDude]

This cheap circular PetCo one.

I have the fogger running AND a bubbler in my freshwater pool and it stays between 55 & 60...

[AleyedtoBuggie]

I have that one too, I'm calibrating it now, I've noticed it seems a little low. I wasn't sure, because I have a moss pit and bubblers in both pools. So, hence calibration.

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[soilentgringa]

They really don't work worth a flip. You can get an Acurite digital gauge at Walmart for less than $10.

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[AleyedtoBuggie]

I should when I get some money. This one is reading at 50 after sitting overnight with the damp salt.

Just to clarify, the salt is supposed to be almost wet, but not dissolved, right?

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[Rawrgeous]

I just do like 3-4 drops on a capful of salt, so yes damp.

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[bbcraft22]

The lid does not need any holes in it at all. This will help get the humidity back up.

But how would they breathe?

[isadoraisacat]

My issue is keeping humidity down mine goes up really fast i switched back to a mesh lid with plastic to regulate it no idea how it's going to be in the winter but I'm having a hard time keeping my humidity at a steady 80

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[soilentgringa]

The lid does not need any holes in it at all. This will help get the humidity back up.

But how would they breathe?

They breathe through modified gills. They do not breathe air like we or most land animals do.

This is why they need high humidity, so that the air remains moist enough for them to be able to breathe.

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[soilentgringa]

My issue is keeping humidity down mine goes up really fast i switched back to a mesh lid with plastic to regulate it no idea how it's going to be in the winter but I'm having a hard time keeping my humidity at a steady 80

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You do not have to keep your humidity at 80.

I am not sure if I am just not explaining this properly or what, but your humidity can be between 80 and 99% and be just fine. Mid 80's is honestly preferable to the bare minimum.

The only thing you need to be concerned about with constant high humidity (over 90), is the possibility of your substrate becoming too moist.

All you have to do to combat this is crack the lid for a few minutes a day to let the humidity drop.

If you are worried that a crab might escape, stand there and watch the tank for a couple of minutes while the lid is open, then close the lid.



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[isadoraisacat]

My issue is keeping humidity down mine goes up really fast i switched back to a mesh lid with plastic to regulate it no idea how it's going to be in the winter but I'm having a hard time keeping my humidity at a steady 80

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You do not have to keep your humidity at 80.

I am not sure if I am just not explaining this properly or what, but your humidity can be between 80 and 99% and be just fine. Mid 80's is honestly preferable to the bare minimum.

The only thing you need to be concerned about with constant high humidity (over 90), is the possibility of your substrate becoming too moist.

All you have to do to combat this is crack the lid for a few minutes a day to let the humidity drop.

If you are worried that a crab might escape, stand there and watch the tank for a couple of minutes while the lid is open, then close the lid.



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Gotcha ok because i thought i read when the humidity is too high it can cause breathing problems as well. Maybe i read that incorrectly

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[MadiCrab]

Why would high humidity be harmful since they are tropical creatures? If that's the case I'm in trouble! My climate here is high humidity! Like 90% or more sometimes


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[isadoraisacat]

Why would high humidity be harmful since they are tropical creatures? If that's the case I'm in trouble! My climate here is high humidity! Like 90% or more sometimes


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i have no idea i thought i read that humidity above 85 in the 90s and so forth for extended periods
can also be harmful and that 85 is more ideal (and this is not talking about mold growth but harmful
to the crabs) is this true? i have no idea just asking because i did read this some where.