Sooo just got a Spider BP - Page 2

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 06:25 AM

nope it sucks its just the air temp...

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 06:26 AM

i cant find the ones that measure the surface area though..

mld · 02-25-11, 06:31 AM

With it just reading the air temperatures then you are not getting a true basking temp, so your basking temps would be higher than the air temp. I would purchase one with a probe they aren't too expensive. The fluker one should be still fine for the ambient temp and the humidity.

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 06:33 AM

yea i just wanna get a temp gun you know the one with a laser and keep the current one for humidty

mld · 02-25-11, 06:38 AM

Yeah, I love my temp gun! There are lots of models out there, some have to be closer than others.

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 06:39 AM

ohhh you have one? how much did you spend on it?

mld · 02-25-11, 06:54 AM

I got mine when it was on sale for 75% off, at Canadian Tire, regular price was $99.00. But there are cheaper ones out there.

I've heard that the ones that they sell at Reptileuv are really good.

The ReptileUV Mini Temperature Gun - ReptileUV

TempGun

I would also suggest getting a thermostat for your under the tank heating pad. you just set it to the desired temperature and it automatically regulates it for you so you don't have to worry about overheating. I have the reptitemp 500r
http://www.reptilesupply.com/images/themostat500r.jpg

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ch^4

The only foreseeable problem with the foil is overheating (IMHO). 93 is a little warm, but should work for a basking spot. You don't want the entire cage at 93. With that size of a cage, it can be difficult to create a proper thermal gradient; you can achieve, but it takes patience, and some trial/error. (I have a quarantine cage that is similar in size.)

I'd invest in a thermostat to avoid temperature extremes. Which side of the tank is your little spider on?

soo I checked the gradient its 82/92 with 42% humidity all around the tank a little more humid on the cool side

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 10:27 AM

And I just realized something... since the desk is glass wouldn't it also hinder the over temperature of the tank?

Ch^4 · 02-25-11, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dshin963

soo I checked the gradient its 82/92 with 42% humidity all around the tank a little more humid on the cool side

Much better temp wise.

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Originally Posted by dshin963

And I just realized something... since the desk is glass wouldn't it also hinder the over temperature of the tank?

It depends on the ambient temperature of the room; heat transfer is very complicated. I was just saying that by covering that much of the lid, and by using an unregulated heat source, you might run into overheating issues.

Glad to hear you're not.

dshin963 · 02-25-11, 10:39 AM

ahhh well ill keep playing around with is and see what works the best im also thinking of picking up a thermostat for the lamp if necessary

dshin963 · 02-28-11, 12:05 PM

Ok I made what I hope will be the last adjustment... First of I finally got a temp gun and tossed the heat lamp.
second I took off the foil...
Third i have 1/3 of the tank covered with seran wrap and the rest a damp towel.
with the Seran wrap( i poked many little holes in it to ventilate it) I can maintain a constant humidity of around 65-75 even over night it drops a bit but i just spray in the morning soo problem one done...
two the temp gun records temps of around 76-78/89-93 depending on on the temperature of my room how this is sufficient... When I get a bigger tank I want to add a humidity hide however currently the tank I have now isn't large enough... below are a few pics of the setup

mld · 02-28-11, 01:02 PM

Are you going to be building your next enclosure?
If you make a wooden one they you can control where the vents are located. It's good to place the vent low on the hot side and high on the cool side, this will give you good air flow without losing heat and humidity.

Glad you were able to get your humidity up and temperatures stable.
Did you take back that big temp gun and get another one?

dshin963 · 02-28-11, 01:37 PM

I took it back and got the same one that works also if i can figure out hot to make one for sure i will

TeaNinja · 02-28-11, 02:52 PM

i got a little 8$ digital thermometer from petco. i recently changed my BP from an aquariam tank that was much too tall into this.

i don't have a UTH atm, but the 100 watt ceramic heat emitter seems to be doing the job nicely, i just have to spray the cage once or twice a day to keep it from getting super dry. mine likes to bask on top of his hot hide sometimes.