New vivarium

[Spyro1]

Hello we have just moved our beardy to new viv under basking light im reading 34.9c 55 humidity and cold end im reading 25c 89 humidity and we used our uv bulb from old viv is this ok to do as new viv is 4ft by 2ft by 2ft old 1 was smaller???

 

[Sadie]

Hello we have just moved our beardy to new viv under basking light im reading 34.9c 55 humidity and cold end im reading 25c 89 humidity and we used our uv bulb from old viv is this ok to do as new viv is 4ft by 2ft by 2ft old 1 was smaller???

What are you using for a uvb? Coil or long tube fixture-- how old is the bulb? Do you have digital probe thermometers to get surface basking temps?

 

[Spyro1]

The tube is 2 months old yes thats what im using is it because its a bigger tank??

 

[Sadie]

The tube is 2 months old yes thats what im using is it because its a bigger tank??

I am sorry what is the brand and bulb of the uvb? Not sure on the question your asking

 

[Spyro1]

Yeh no im sorry basically i should of said i just want to know if the tube i took from old viv is ok in new viv the new viv is 4ft/2ft/2ft and old 1 was smaller the tube is arcadia 12% desert

 

[Sadie]

Yeh no im sorry basically i should of said i just want to know if the tube i took from old viv is ok in new viv the new viv is 4ft/2ft/2ft and old 1 was smaller the tube is arcadia 12% desert

The Arcadia is good - what is the screen on the tank? Fine mesh or a wide hole type? Is the uvb a 24" or 36"

 

[Spyro1]

It is wide hole type and it is 24" on the hot side im now getting 37.7 c and 47% humidity but on cold side its 27.2c and 87% humidity i cant seem to get it down

 

[Sadie]

It is wide hole type and it is 24" on the hot side im now getting 37.7 c and 47% humidity but on cold side its 27.2c and 87% humidity i cant seem to get it down

Ok the uvb needs to be inside the tank-- directly above the basking decor --the humidity is being taken w/ a digital probe hygrometer? Analogs are inaccurate - the probe needs to be placed in the center back wall of the tank-- optimal humidity is 40-50%

 

[Spyro1]

Ok the uvb needs to be inside the tank-- directly above the basking decor --the humidity is being taken w/ a digital probe hygrometer? Analogs are inaccurate - the probe needs to be placed in the center back wall of the tank-- optimal humidity is 40-50%

 

[Sadie]

the probe on the wall is a hygrometer? I would pull the UVB over towards the center of the tank and get it off the door ? Is the distance 12 - 15 inches ?

 

[Spyro1]

Yes its right so is that the problem with high humidity in cool end?? Does it need to go closer to basking light??

 

[Spyro1]

First pic is cool end and second pic is basking end im really worried that humidity is so high

 

[Sadie]

First pic is cool end and second pic is basking end im really worried that humidity is so high

Is the sand wet? That would be causing the high humidity there - do you have water bowls in the tank ?

 

[Spyro1]

No water bowls sand is a little moist

 

[Spyro1]

Will it be the sand then does it have to dry out????

 

[Sadie]

Will it be the sand then does it have to dry out????

Yes that what's causing the humidity to be so high- I would get rid of the sand and use some texture non adhesive shelf liner or get a mat like from zen habitats

 

[Spyro1]

Oh that was recommended to me by someone who allready has it in a vivarium

 

[Sadie]

Oh that was recommended to me by someone who allready has it in a vivarium

Sand is not recommended as it can cause impaction especially in babies and its not very sanitary -- it harbors bacteria etc -- I would get rid of it and see what the humidity level does then