New 18x18x24 tank build with pics, all input/advice welcome. - Page 3

WONTON SALLY · #21 (**permalink**) 07-01-2011, 11:10 PM

ok so one more temp reading before i add the mist king.

WONTON SALLY · #22 (**permalink**) 07-01-2011, 11:13 PM

i had to change the bulbs again as the 20watt 65k was to bright so i went to the 13watt 65k.

WONTON SALLY · #23 (**permalink**) 07-02-2011, 09:29 PM

I broke the top piece of glass this morning. it is currently drying, once it is done i will post the pics.

WONTON SALLY · #24 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 12:38 AM

I decided against the dual nozzle setup, the pressure out of both nozzle was a liitle weak IMO and i extended the single nozzle down to keep the mist more controlled.

i have also decided i think i will go with the zoo med cork tile for a background so i can tie in some plants and have them grow up the back side of the tank.

james67 · #25 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 04:17 AM

using a digital hygrometer w/o a hygro probe is sort of useless when your spraying the tank. the flukers deal will probably read 99% forever (as it did for many users here including myself)

i wouldnt worry too much. you may end up needing to vent the tank some.

also 71F is a great temp for darts. i try to shoot for 70-76ish (although that doesnt always happen)

james

WONTON SALLY · #26 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 09:31 AM

besides the vents under the glass doors which i put screen to keep the fruit fly's in i did drill a hole in the glass to add ventilation.there is one piece of screen on the inside of the glass and two pieces on the top side of the glass. the screen is all criss crossed to prevent the fruit flies from escaping.

WONTON SALLY · #27 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 09:37 AM

[QUOTE=james67;615080]using a digital hygrometer w/o a hygro probe is sort of useless when your spraying the tank. the flukers deal will probably read 99% forever (as it did for many users here including myself)

is the exo terra humidity probe the way to go, like their temp probe?

james67 · #28 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 09:47 AM

just dont worry about it IMO. kep the tank moist and youll be fine.

james

WONTON SALLY · #29 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 07:11 PM

my cousin on here doesn't monitor anything as well. i am just trying to get an idea on what im working with. his tanks are in the basement just like mine is which helps keep the temps in the 70's like they are.

Zorloc · #30 (**permalink**) 07-04-2011, 01:25 AM

Looking good so far Sally
Question for you... looks like you have a t connector on your 1 nozzel so water goes in one end then the other end goes to what?