Untll you change tanks, you could use an aquarium air pump to increase air circulation. Put the pump outside the tank, and attach some airline tubing that can feed into the tank to the bottom. I usually put the outlet end near the front, to keep the front glass clear. I have one large tank, a hex 36" tall and 24" wide that I do this in. It's pretty much a jungle, and is deluxe quarters for a pair of Madagascar day geckos. The plants and geckos thrive, but it's a bit to humid at the bottom.
Hope this helps, Melody
Julie Bergman wrote:
Hi Dana,
Dana wrote:
Hi all - Some more questions from a nervous new gecko owner:
Don't be nervous Dana, we'll get you going right! ;)
I have a Giant Day gecko and a couple of juvenile crested geckos and periodically have to clean mold off the bamboo in their vivariums.
Hopefully not keeping them together (Days and Rhacs), eh? ;)
I am wondering how harmful the mold is for them. Should I really be freaking out about this? Today we are putting a Hepa filter in the room, which will help the airflow in the room in general, but I'm wondering if I'm keeping their homes too humid. For the crested's home, I keep the humidity around 60% or more, and for the Giant Day I have been keeping it no less humid than 65% - I generally keep it above 70%.
That sounds like the high end for sure. I would just keep wiping off the mold until you can get different tanks like you describe below. A Hepa is a good idea for any dedicated gecko room. I have one.
Eventually, we will get some tanks with air holes near the bottoms, but for now they are in all glass tanks. Any info or suggestions will be much appreciated.
By the way, thanks to those who answered my question about my young crested who won't eat baby food - you gave me good advice and alleviated my concern. He still prefers crickets to baby food, but I guess he'll grow into liking the baby food eventually and he is growing well anyway.
Good deal. He'll make it!
Julie B.
- thank you, Dana
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