Newbie (Help!)

muhahapu · #1 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 06:47 PM

Hello,
I am new to this forum and I am having trouble with humidity, many people say to keep the top open for fresh air but I can't seem to get it humid enough. The last time I kept substrate wet it turned red(from brown) and smelled like fart, it was a month but maybe it could happen sooner, so I don't think that I should spray until it is wet. I am not using a heater and it is at room temperature, can someone please help.
Greatly appreciated,
Muhahapu.

JohnEDove · #2 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 07:40 PM

What size and type set up do you have? What are you keeping in it?
I know in my 55 gallon Vivarium I constructed a plexi top with screened cut outs for the lighting and venting/fan air flow. Then I sealed the unit by building a box on top of that.
I have a fan that draws the air out of the enclosure then circulates it back in through the screened areas.
My humidity is running in the 75 - 90% range depending on the time of day.
There is no need for fresh air so long as the air is circulated.

muhahapu · #3 (**permalink**) 08-11-2008, 08:16 PM

I have a 30 by 18 by 12 all glass aquarium with black plastic borders an a glass top, I am keeping a pair of hermit crabs.

bareass · #4 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 01:04 AM

the fart smell is usually because of stagnant air.. try moving the air around a bit with a small fan and you'll see the smell goes!