What is your preferred method when using a homemade incubator?

We bought the things to make one that uses a heat mat, but I've read that people also use the water/w a fishtank heater as well. We have a fish tank heater and now we have a thermostat and a heat pad as well. We could go either way.

This is the first time breeding and unfortunately it came as an accident. We found our corns mating the other day and we want to be prepared in case one is a female(I've read males will mate...) and lays viable eggs.

I've been doing research for three days now. Any advice?! How do I keep the humidity up? Should I leave the lid off of the egg container while it's in the incubator? If not, how do I keep track of the temp and humidity *inside* the container?

I'm kind of nervous as I want to take care of everyone the best way possible.

Thanks so much.

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