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Cage humidity and temps... sound good?

nekomi Feb 28, 2005 04:20 AM

Hi all,

My next acquisition will hopefully be a JCP this summer, and since I already have the cage equipment on hand, I've been playing with different heat sources and testing temps and humidity.

My current setup is intended for a young JCP and is 30" x 12" x 15". It has a nice perch as well as a large hide and water dish. It is heated by two incandescent fixtures, one 40watt daytime bulb and a 40watt night lamp. Currently I'm getting temps of about 78-84 ambient at different points in the cage, with an 88 degree basking spot high in the branches. Humidity is 40-60% depending on the location in the cage.

Does this sound good for a JCP? Thanks!!
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0.1 black cat (Shade)
0.1 Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Zia)
1.2 Cockatoo cichlids (A. cacatuoides yellow-gold)
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2.0 Endlers' Livebearers (P. sp. Endlers)

Replies (1)

skyclad Feb 28, 2005 09:24 AM

Your temps seem just fine. I keep mine 82 on the warm side and 70-75 on the cool side.

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