I am in the process of designing an 8 foot by 12 foot enclosure for my red foot group as the numbers keep growing
i have several hurdles to overcome that I am trying to figure out....
The average temp of the space I am building it is 72
the average humidity is 55
I plan to make a lid for this tank to hold heat and moisture and use a bathroom fan on a timer for fresh air.
I will have a few heat lamps/ceramic heaters around the tank on timers but could i use a space heater on a thermostat and blow in warm air to try and save on power?
Or should I go with heat tape or rope and burry it in the substrate to keep general heat?
What can I use for paint inside to hold humidity that is safe?
Cypress mulch is very expensive and rare up here.... what is a good cost effective substrate that can replace it and hold humidity?
I will post more questions as I come across them but any advice or experience you can lend will be greatly appreciated
Mel
i have several hurdles to overcome that I am trying to figure out....
The average temp of the space I am building it is 72
the average humidity is 55
I plan to make a lid for this tank to hold heat and moisture and use a bathroom fan on a timer for fresh air.
I will have a few heat lamps/ceramic heaters around the tank on timers but could i use a space heater on a thermostat and blow in warm air to try and save on power?
Or should I go with heat tape or rope and burry it in the substrate to keep general heat?
What can I use for paint inside to hold humidity that is safe?
Cypress mulch is very expensive and rare up here.... what is a good cost effective substrate that can replace it and hold humidity?
I will post more questions as I come across them but any advice or experience you can lend will be greatly appreciated
Mel