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I recently acquired my bigger hexagonal tank, maybe 30 - 45 gallons? I have 4 Red Eyes in there now, how many more RETFs can I get for that size? Also, I usually have a screen top on my tanks, or, half screen/half plexiglass. Yesterday my husband made a full plexiglass top on it and drilled holes. First of all, I think the humidity gets a little too high on it so he is going to change it from half/half like the other. But meanwhile, is it safe to put a heat light on top of the plexiglass? The temp inside the tank right now is mid 70's.

The general rule of thumb is 20 gallons for 1 and an additional 10 gallons per tankmate. More is always better. You have your limit plus 1, so I wouldn't add any more.

Temps for REs are around 78-85 day time and 70-75 night. You should be fine for now with the light on the top, just watch the temps. If it starts to get too warm in there just tilt your light a bit. As for hummidity, REs are around 70%.

Hope that helps!
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Heather

Just wanted to know you think its safe to just put the lamp directly on the glass?

I would try to keep the light from directly on top of the plexiglass, only because from experience the plexi will melt.

dana

Luckily you have a handy husband! It will not be hard for him to make a screen lid, which is absolutely necessary. Don't even try to heat through the plexi. If you are desperate, go through the glass itself.
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dont shine the light directly on the plexiglass...

since plexiglass is a petroleum product it will release toxic fumes when heated...
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