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 #1713737


Anole741
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 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Hi

I am a anole newb and i am trying to keep the tanks humidity up but it won’t stay up. how should i do this? If anybody has any suggestions please let me know.
04/23/08  05:24pm

 #1713752


Ento890
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 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Misting the tank for about 1-2 mins twice a day should be sufficient. Make sure you have a large bowl of water, which will also raise the humidity and try maybe purchasing a rock waterfall. that really helps in humidity. Other wise try live plants and continue to mist.
04/23/08  05:32pm

 #1713769


Anole741
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   Message To: Ento890   In reference to Message Id: 1713752


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Ok thank you. I have misted the tank over ten times and it still hasn’t reached 80% yet. but thank you
04/23/08  05:39pm

 #1713804


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 Keeping the tanks humidity up

1st of all the humidity should be around 45%-65% to prevent fungis and stuff like that.the best way, also the safest way, is to use live plants. plants can keep the humidity up, give good hiding places for them, and make your tank look decorative. =D
04/23/08  05:58pm

 #1713848


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   Message To: Cajunkydd   In reference to Message Id: 1713804


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Ok thank you. But the care sheet that I got said to get the humidity up to 80% I got this sheet from petco
04/23/08  06:25pm

 #1714210


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 Keeping the tanks humidity up

you honestly want to listen to people who keeps 20 green anole’s in a 10gallon tank?just read the caresheet on this website ill bump it up for u.
04/23/08  10:19pm

 #1714247


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   Message To: Cajunkydd   In reference to Message Id: 1714210


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

i think it need to be more than 50% !!
04/23/08  10:40pm

 #1714257


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   Message To: Coolguy132435   In reference to Message Id: 1714247


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

try putting a half sheet of glass or plexi-glass under the mesh top

or, use plastic wrap on half of the lid. this works very well for retaining moisture in the tank..
04/23/08  10:46pm

 #1714501


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   Message To: Gretchenellie   In reference to Message Id: 1714257


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Consider this! Green Anoles are NOT tropical or sub-tropical reptiles. The bulk of their range is in temperate climates in the US where the humidity rarely gets above 50%. I have found over the years that a humidity range of 40-50% works quite well. Anything higher and you have problems with molds and fungi. Much lower than 40% and you can experience shedding problems. I also have a computer cooling fan exhausting the air from the enclosure to create some air circulation. It is relatively easy to maintain the proper humidity level with live plants and daily misting.i
04/24/08  08:43am

 #1714692


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   Message To: Cajunkydd   In reference to Message Id: 1714210


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

Where is this care sheet?



04/24/08  12:39pm

 #1715534


Cajunkydd
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   Message To: Anole741   In reference to Message Id: 1714692


 Keeping the tanks humidity up

the forum call care sheet go to it or just click here ------>care sheet
04/24/08  10:21pm


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