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Question: Humidifier

speckles

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i was wondering if i needed a humidifier, shes looking a little dry lately and she has a water bowl and i've been misting her tank almost daily because the dirt keeps drying out. i was looking into a couple of different foggers and humidifiers but two are in mind:

1. repti fogger by zoomed

2.tropic aire humidifier and air exchanger with a tetra whisper 10 air pump

any suggestions would be helpful.
 

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You do not need an humidifier for tigers. Depending on your setup they can do more harm than good due to creating an overly moist environment with potential for pathogens. A well venitlated container, with one side kept moist but not wet and the other side a little drier is best...and temps at or under 72F. Try mixing the dirt 50:50 with reconstituted coco-fiber blocks like Bead-a-Beast or Eco-Earth.
 
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