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[Rad]

I have just started to use 50l RUB and was wondering what humidity should i have all the time, as i am just trying to set them up in a custom made rack.

Thanks

[snakeypete]

50% - 60% normally , higher ( 80's ) when in shed
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[Young_Gun]

I keep my vivs and tubs at 55% usually and then when in the blue I move the water dish down to the hot end which takes it up to the mid 70's.
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[Rad]

thanks for that pete the reason is that i have a 5mm gap between the tub and the top and was wondering if this would provide enough ventilation without drilling holes in the tubs, cos if i needed more holes i was worried about reducing the humidity.
I hope that made sence

[snakeypete]

Made sense . I house mine in a snake room , with lidded 50l RUBs , all tubs are drilled , ambient temp is constant 80f I also have a large water bowl that is topped up in the room , provides room with higher humidity as well , up here cold air is kinda dry !
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[Rad]

cheers

I think one more night to test humidity and temps then tomorrow i can start to fill them

[Lynne]

oh thats the exciting bit.
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[Dracowoman2]

Can I ask, what does everyone use to test humidity, or is it more of a 'by eye' kind of thing. I don't trust those little round sticky hygrometers, and was going to go for digital temp/hygro's.

Claire
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[Rad]

I mainly use a digital hygro thermometer, but have used those 'little round sticky hygrometers' too

Dont know if it possible to do it by eye

[Young_Gun]

Use a digi hygro, the dial ones, even the best ones are tbh pants.
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