Substrate Not Holding Together?

[LadyJinglyJones]

I have a ten gal, which requires misting daily, and a 29 gal tote, that maintains humidity in the high 80's to 90s without issue & I never need to mist... in fact I worry about condensation running into the sub and very slowing creating the conditions for a flood.

I've gathered from reading that smaller volumes of sand/ee dry out faster, and that of course ventilation and humidity out side the tank play a role - in short, every tank iz different. But a bubbler is a great help, and a moist moss pit can be too. Keeping humidity above 85% and having a well sealed tank are key.

Edit - also, plastic totes are just great for maintaining humidity... until I turn my heat off, the humidity in the tote-room never rises above 30%, even with the window open when it's raining.

[annedow9]

I have a ten gal, which requires misting daily, and a 29 gal tote, that maintains humidity in the high 80's to 90s without issue & I never need to mist... in fact I worry about condensation running into the sub and very slowing creating the conditions for a flood.

I've gathered from reading that smaller volumes of sand/ee dry out faster, and that of course ventilation and humidity out side the tank play a role - in short, every tank iz different. But a bubbler is a great help, and a moist moss pit can be too. Keeping humidity above 85% and having a well sealed tank are key.

Edit - also, plastic totes are just great for maintaining humidity... until I turn my heat off, the humidity in the tote-room never rises above 30%, even with the window open when it's raining.

How about oxygen if the tank is sealed? I'm having issues keeping my heat and humidity up in a 65 gal.


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[GotButterflies]

I have a ten gal, which requires misting daily, and a 29 gal tote, that maintains humidity in the high 80's to 90s without issue & I never need to mist... in fact I worry about condensation running into the sub and very slowing creating the conditions for a flood.

I've gathered from reading that smaller volumes of sand/ee dry out faster, and that of course ventilation and humidity out side the tank play a role - in short, every tank iz different. But a bubbler is a great help, and a moist moss pit can be too. Keeping humidity above 85% and having a well sealed tank are key.

Edit - also, plastic totes are just great for maintaining humidity... until I turn my heat off, the humidity in the tote-room never rises above 30%, even with the window open when it's raining.

How about oxygen if the tank is sealed? I'm having issues keeping my heat and humidity up in a 65 gal.


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There is enough oxygen exchange when you change the food daily. The tank is never 100% sealed (well in my cases). I have a 100g & a 75g. I change food daily, clean water weekly. Mine are thriving. I never have to mist substrate. Glass tank, glass tops, air stones, a moss pit in each. I did mix my substrate with msw.


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[annedow9]

I have a ten gal, which requires misting daily, and a 29 gal tote, that maintains humidity in the high 80's to 90s without issue & I never need to mist... in fact I worry about condensation running into the sub and very slowing creating the conditions for a flood.

I've gathered from reading that smaller volumes of sand/ee dry out faster, and that of course ventilation and humidity out side the tank play a role - in short, every tank iz different. But a bubbler is a great help, and a moist moss pit can be too. Keeping humidity above 85% and having a well sealed tank are key.

Edit - also, plastic totes are just great for maintaining humidity... until I turn my heat off, the humidity in the tote-room never rises above 30%, even with the window open when it's raining.

How about oxygen if the tank is sealed? I'm having issues keeping my heat and humidity up in a 65 gal.


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There is enough oxygen exchange when you change the food daily. The tank is never 100% sealed (well in my cases). I have a 100g & a 75g. I change food daily, clean water weekly. Mine are thriving. I never have to mist substrate. Glass tank, glass tops, air stones, a moss pit in each. I did mix my substrate with msw.


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Do you have heat lamps or just the heating pads you stick to the tank


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[GotButterflies]

How about oxygen if the tank is sealed? I'm having issues keeping my heat and humidity up in a 65 gal.


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There is enough oxygen exchange when you change the food daily. The tank is never 100% sealed (well in my cases). I have a 100g & a 75g. I change food daily, clean water weekly. Mine are thriving. I never have to mist substrate. Glass tank, glass tops, air stones, a moss pit in each. I did mix my substrate with msw.


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Do you have heat lamps or just the heating pads you stick to the tank


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I only have UTHs from www.reptilebasics.com and uvb strip lights. I don't like heat lamps . Heat lamps make humidity evaporate and can crack glass tops if placed on them.


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