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Carol

Just checking my new viv ready for the cresties arriving tomorrow and have found mould growing on top of the Eco-Earth !!!! Sad

Now having big panic. Its obviously too humid -but its been around 80-85%

Dismantling the viv to clean it off the branches, (also how should we clean those - we've got some"BeaClean" disinfectant designed for vivaruims or should we use a dilute bleach solution?) but should we get rid of all the Eco-Earth or just mix it all up and let it dry out a bit?

I have a large faunarium could I keep the cresties in that until it is sorted

I won't be able to get to the shops to get more Eco-Earth until Weds.

Any advice would be welcome please
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MJ · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:47 pm Post subject:

No point in dismantleing the entire viv since it will mold again.. its part of seting up a humidt viv Wink

spray it all down and leave the doors open it will clear up on its own no probs Cool

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Paul

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Carol · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:56 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your prompt reply -

Oops - already started taking it apart ! Embarassed

Will the mould not hurt the geckos at all?

Carol
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MJ · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 12:03 am Post subject:

Shoulnt it doesnt hurt the frogs one bit Cool

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Scott W · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:29 am Post subject:

The mould won't hurt, but let the whole set up dry out a little. It's important to get the balance right. Too humid is worse than too dry (unless they rely on you spraying for drinking water).
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Carol · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 11:07 am Post subject:

Thanks guys

Emptied viv out, tried to squeeze more of the water out the coco and left it all open with the air con on all night seems to have dried out a bit! Will keep an eye on it and go easy on the misting till it settles (we have a water bowl in there for drinking)

Cheers, Carol
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0.0.3 Crested Geckos - Sid, Kurt & Titch
1.1.0 Cats - Lenny & Charlie