Reptile fogger

[jr47]

Has anyone ever used a reptile fogger for a T incosure. Seen them at the pet store and was thinking it could be good in my avic's cages.

 

[Sathane]

I thought about using one of those very briefly but then decided against it as it would get VERY wet in the enclosure. Avics need very good ventilation to begin with so you'd pretty much have to go with a mesh side to ventilate that amount of moisture and even then I'm not sure if it would be enough.

Also, if you don't use distilled water with those foggers every time the calcium deposits kill them in a few weeks and then you have to replace the metal disc in them and clean them out or soak them in viegar or something to get rid of the film. Just too much maintenance for my liking considering I already spend quite a bit of time with my Ts.

 

[jr47]

Probably would be more trouble than its worth no longer than it takes to mist. Just wanted to see if anyone had give it a shot and how it worked.

 

[Arachnobrian]

I use one in lizard tank with great success. Unfortunately, the foggers have a limited life even when replacing the disc regularly. I am on my third fogger in four years, and countless discs.

I guess, set on timer one could be used in an aboreal tarantula tank but set up may be tricky as foggers require constant maintenance.

If your considering the Exo-terra version, several other models available at garden stores cheaper. It took several setup attempts to find one that works in my tank.

 

[LeilaNami]

We were discussing this in another thread and I think the general consensus was that the vibrations created by the fogger would wreak havoc on the T

 

[Pacmaster]

I run the ultrasonic humidifiers on my frog tanks, and there is no vibrations whatsoever.
In the years that I have had mine, I have had not had any issues with the disc, give it a swipe with my finger when I fill it.
They do make ALOT of mist, at least mine do- but mine are for people and modified to be plumbed to multiple tanks.

I dont think a fogger is needed for these small hobby-cube cages . . .

 

[LeilaNami]

I run the ultrasonic humidifiers on my frog tanks, and there is no vibrations whatsoever.
In the years that I have had mine, I have had not had any issues with the disc, give it a swipe with my finger when I fill it.
They do make ALOT of mist, at least mine do- but mine are for people and modified to be plumbed to multiple tanks.

I dont think a fogger is needed for these small hobby-cube cages . . .

Haha it looks like your gassing your animal in the top left enclosure :} You're not feeling anything because it's ultrasonic. I'm pretty sure the T is gonna sense it though.

 

[braekedaun]

I have the same setup on my spiders with the foggers!!! If you set it up on a timer and fog em for 15 mins at a time a few times a day they'll last for a week or so! I've never seen any problems from mine. The ultrasonic argument I dont think is relevant in this case as the part that moves is under 1/2 of water at the end of that pvc tube from his cage. They dont ever move away from it, but I've seen them hang out right under the fog outlet before often.

Kudos bro, I was about to post a pic of my system! :worship:

 

[braekedaun]

I've been using my foggers for 5 to 7 years each, original discs, just cleaned.

 

[IrishPolishman]

I used a fogger for my chameleon a year ago and it was a complete pain. I had to constantly replace parts and it became expensive. The cage was also pretty well ventilated and had different substrate than what I use with the Ts. T enclosures typically aren't completely screened and would easily build up mold if there's too much moisture. I normally just mist my avics through a top screen every morning when i wake up. It seems to be working just fine. I also try not to plug too many things into the wall. I like having a small electric bill.

 

[Arachnobrian]

Wow, now that's a fogging system.
A little more than what I would ever require, but neat idea.

I have seen a similar commercial unit available as well. If the unit is not placed or maintained in the tank, the vibrations may not be an issue for spiders.

The one's I have been using are the the basic pet store Exo-terra units. I think they are made for a waterfall ornament.

 

[Arachnobrian]

This is how I managed to get a basic fogger to work within the tank, and perform maintenance without overly disturbing occupants.

It gets filled from the top, the container is hidden with fake plants, and any maintenance is done by sliding the screen lid over a few inches.

In about ten minutes this setup fills a 33 gal. tall tank half way with mist.

 

[Pacmaster]

Thats a really neat idea, but look at all the rust and corrosion on the metal grate, I could never have that around my precious captives- frog or tarantula.

Maybe switch out to the plastic egg crating?

Also kinda takes up alot of space inside the tank . . .

Great idea, I might make a couple mods tho if it were me.

On my system, all the tanks will COMPLETELY fill with fog within 4 minutes.
The dial is adjustable, and I keep it on low normally and it has a timer to come on 2x a day.

 

[braekedaun]

Amphibioman, I agree with you completely. I think this hobby as a whole really needs to look at the cost of setting up one of these simple systems with a timer and how well it works. I started using it when I kept leucs in a large 150 gallon tank and one large mister would fill that thing fast and within 10 minutes everything in there had water droplets. I never had any mold, BUT, you have to have enough ventilation. I never have mold in my spider tanks, which are 10 gallon glass tanks with screen lids. Plenty of ventilation. I have live plants in all the tanks and everything seems to just love it, like a little rainforest in the tanks ( the humidity loving ts of course!).

 

[boonbear]

Amphibioman, what are you housing in those? It looks really neat, but what specie require that much humidity? Mine are definately getting sorry treatment compared to that!

 

[Steven Valys]

Amphibioman, what are you housing in those? It looks really neat, but what specie require that much humidity?

Frogs, as stated in the picture post

 

[Arachnobrian]

Yes, the rust is annoying, but it is the lid I purchased. lol

Plastic egg crating, Nah! When the tank eventually gets new occupants, the screen lid will be stripped and repainted.

It does take up alot of space, which is why I use it on a lizard tank. None of my aboreals get anything large enough.

But it works great, if only the Exo-terra foggers were more dependable.
One the power supply died, the others even with new discs added work marginally.

I feel like an idiot to spend this kind money to keep two little $10 anoles happy. lol
But it looks much better than a dripper. IMO

 

[Arachnoman]

haha i have a neat fogger i just picked up about 3 months ago from a reptile show i had bought one for 50 and i brought it home it wouldnt give out any fog piece of crap i took it back spent an extra 35 and bought a diffrent one has a control knob u can set the ammount of fog you want havent had any probs with it yet i use it to fog up my 60 gallon croc tank at night it looks hella gnarly!! with the infrared light on and the mangrove in the water foggin the top of the water ill try to take video sometime soon to show it has a hose that i put up to my T's for a few mins and he doesnt seem to mind it it makes a little water on the side walls wich he drinks...