Have any of you used anything like this

rmack5 · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Hello,

I am new to the forum and interested in the concept you all have going here. I found one of these products at my local pet store on the discount table. Wondering if it is worth the time and money...

Tropicaire Humidifier & Air Exchanger | Misters & Foggers | Water Filters, Pumps & Supplies | Reptile - ThatPetPlace.com

Thanks for all your help in advance...

rmack5 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 10:18 AM

here is a pic of the product.

JohnEDove · #3 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 10:51 AM

I have not tried it but did read about it on Shroomery (mushroom growers site). The reports I read say it works fine for an enclosure up to 55 gallon size but you need to also buy an aquarium air pump to power it.

rmack5 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 11:28 AM

Thanks for the info

Waterkeeper · #5 (**permalink**) 08-22-2008, 02:59 AM

I own this.. it produced too much humidity for my 10 gallon powered by a wisper 10 air pump. You can easily DIY your own if you look closely at the picture and how it's put together.. I'd be glad to guide you in doing so. The concept is simple, and it works well for supplying both fresh, and humid air at the same time(hard to do)

rmack5 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-25-2008, 11:03 AM

a how to diy would be great.

thanks

fenrisswolf · #7 (**permalink**) 10-04-2008, 12:54 AM

I have one on a 30 gallon planted tank for my tokay gecko, and found out that the best way to keep the humidity from getting too high is to plug the air pump to the same timer as the lights. That way, the humidity cycles between a high and a low point during a 24 hr period, the plants thrive, and the glass does not remain fogged up for days after misting the tank so my gecko can drink.

I have also seen fan systems used to regulate humitity to good effect, by pumping in dry air and removing humid air out/

StobbeToews · #8 (**permalink**) 10-17-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterkeeper

I own this.. it produced too much humidity for my 10 gallon powered by a wisper 10 air pump. You can easily DIY your own if you look closely at the picture and how it's put together.. I'd be glad to guide you in doing so. The concept is simple, and it works well for supplying both fresh, and humid air at the same time(hard to do)

I would also be intested in seeing a DIY.