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Probably a silly question, but has anyone tried using Rain X or any other anti-fog spray on their glass? Maybe diluted? My frogs never approach the front glass but I wouldn't want to take a chance, also thought the fumes from the spray may be bad.

I have heard of this being done and i haven't heard of any negative effects after it has cured. Where do you get this stuff and is it expensive?
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Nate
1.1 alanis tincs
0.0.2 imitators
0.0.2 Azureus

you can get it at an auto parts store....maybe even walmart
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Matt

You can definitely get it at Wal-Mart. I've bought the stuff there before. Not sure about its effectiveness or saftey in a dart tank, though.

I wouldn’t take the chance. Fog means that you bad air circulation, so try to improve that and the fog will go away.

I don't think my air circulation is bad, if I am correct the condensation on the glass is just caused by moisture being present and the temp. in the tank being higher than the temp. outside the tank. Of course, if I can get some air movement on the front glass it may clear it up also...I may have to redesign my covers. I think I will pass on the Rain-X idea for now.

True, if the humidity and temperature in the tank are much greater than outside you will have condensation. However if you get a small about of air exchange your condensation should clear up with out affecting the humidity too much.

According to the company, both RainX and FogX are toxic.
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Kristi
Houston, TX
0.0.2 Azureus
0.0.2 Cobalts
0.0.2 Powerderblues

I read a post in the NaturalisticVivarium group that said

'RainX in the liquid form is certainly toxic to vivarium animals. However, after it polymerizes and hardens, and then is wiped off to leave a dry film, it is certainly as non-toxic as any cured silicone
product.

Frogs and geckos all climbed on it, with little success but nobody
died.'
Written by
Scott Solar
Amazon Reptile Center
909.447.5103

Looks like further research might be required . . .

I still dont think I would want to risk it. What vivarium group was that posted on? Thanks.

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I would feel safer trying an all natural wax. It would be harder to put on but a lot safer.

joe

I've heard it was fine to use, but is toxic when it is first applied. I can say that I tried it on a tank with no frogs in it and it did not work. A small computer fan is your best bet, but it can be tough to keep the humidity high enough.
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Kyle
www.kylesphotos.com
Dart Links - still a work in progress
1.2.0 D. leucomelas
1.1.0 D. azureus
1.0.1 D. imitators