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Pontus
08-22-03, 11:41 PM
hey guys i got 2 new coastal babies and there in rubbermaids and the humidity is 88% is that to much humidity
should i make more air holes to make it less humid in there or is that ok

found websites saying they need atleast 70% but not what there max is
Andy_G
08-23-03, 01:30 PM
It's a bit high IMO, drill some more holes.
Pontus
08-23-03, 02:46 PM
i have but it keeps the humidity high in there for some reason i will try som more holes tho
Jeff_Favelle
08-23-03, 05:10 PM
Post a pic of the setup and I'll tell you what's causing the humidity.
Invictus
08-23-03, 07:34 PM
Being a "Coastal" species, wouldn't they be very well off in humid environments?
Dom
08-26-03, 09:46 AM
I personally have found them to do much better with a low 60 humidity .. ..

Basically and occasional misting..
RETICULATED
08-26-03, 10:19 AM
I also think that around 60% is better for a Coastal that is what i use to keep mine at
Ed_r
08-26-03, 10:29 AM
Coastals do better is less humid environments. Just thinkof most coastal areas you know, Breeezy, and fresh air. Now a JCP would bennefit from the higher humidity, being the jungle is heavier forested, and less air movemet.

I keep my Coastal around 60, and he has no problem shedding. I basiclly just give him a extr large tub to soak in.
Invictus
08-26-03, 01:51 PM
Hmmm... most coasts I've seen, even by lakes, have upwards of 90% humidity, because the evaporation is kinda right there. :) But nonetheless, given that I do want to get some coastals, knowing that they do well in low humidity is good info.
Jeff_Favelle
08-26-03, 07:16 PM
Just because "coastal" is in the COMMON name, doesn't mean they ONLY inhabit coastlines!! LOL!

And don't think coastlines anyways. Think microhabitats. That's what its all about. Rainbows and Bci's live in the same geographic regions, but wold you keep them the same? NO. Why is that?
Ed_r
08-26-03, 07:27 PM
Rainbows and Bci's live in the same geographic regions,

Same regions, Not same habitat.
Jeff_Favelle
08-26-03, 07:35 PM
Same regions, Not same habitat.

Ummm.....yeah....thank you for elaborating on the point I was already making?? :confused:
paul_le_snake
08-26-03, 07:56 PM
ah jeff u slay me. i spray all my juv coastals twice a week. humidity is kept at about 60-70% same for adults and juvies the only reason i ever spray them more is when they begin to shed
cheers
paul