Controlling condensation help
Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2022 10:47 am
I'm new to Hermit Crabs in this past year. I've done a lot of research through this forum and other resources. I had a 10 gallon for my OG 2 medium PPs, but I've upgraded to a 30 gallon (and added two tiny rescued PPs). With the larger tank upgrade, I have a condensation problem. Seems to only be on the front of the tank. I'd love some suggestions on how to reduce/eliminate
Quick Tank facts:
Size : 30 gallons
Temp : I have the tank set to 77F with regulator (digital thermometer)
Humidity : Always 90+ (digital Hydrometer)
Substrate : 1:5 @ 6-7" deep - dry to touch at the surface, but is sandcastle moldable just below.
Water pools : 2 x 2 cup glass containers with small bubblers on lowest setting (ie they are not splashing)
Shell shop - lined with moss (always condensation on the walls of this as well)
Looking for help on how to manage condensation, other than wiping down the inside of the front of my tank multiple times a day. I would love any suggestions on how to get my humidity a little more steady and potentially down a bit to the 80-90 range. I am not misting the tank. We do have AC, so I'm wondering if it makes sense to drop the temp in the tank down to 75 to combat surface condensation? Remove the moss in the shell shop for potentially holding too much water? At this point I'm just trying to avoid something horrid like a flood, as one of the rescues I just brought home has disappeared under ground to potentially molt.
Hit me up with your thoughts. Please and thanks
Quick Tank facts:
Size : 30 gallons
Temp : I have the tank set to 77F with regulator (digital thermometer)
Humidity : Always 90+ (digital Hydrometer)
Substrate : 1:5 @ 6-7" deep - dry to touch at the surface, but is sandcastle moldable just below.
Water pools : 2 x 2 cup glass containers with small bubblers on lowest setting (ie they are not splashing)
Shell shop - lined with moss (always condensation on the walls of this as well)
Looking for help on how to manage condensation, other than wiping down the inside of the front of my tank multiple times a day. I would love any suggestions on how to get my humidity a little more steady and potentially down a bit to the 80-90 range. I am not misting the tank. We do have AC, so I'm wondering if it makes sense to drop the temp in the tank down to 75 to combat surface condensation? Remove the moss in the shell shop for potentially holding too much water? At this point I'm just trying to avoid something horrid like a flood, as one of the rescues I just brought home has disappeared under ground to potentially molt.
Hit me up with your thoughts. Please and thanks