incubator

[mattyandnat]

Hey just wondering if this would be ok for my knob tails
Is this enough vermiculite? and do i just sit the probe on top of the lid? and is 29 the best temp? Is this type of incubator any good?? sorry first time incubating
Thanks Matt

 

[junglepython2]

It's best to have a thermometer probe in the egg container if possible. Also that looks like one of the on/off black box thermostats? It should do the job but the dimming ones are much better.

 

[mattyandnat]

yes it is a on off thermostat ill have to get a dimming one in the future. do you just have a thermometer probe in the egg container and the thermostat probe sit on the lid or will the heat from the light set off the the thermostat to early?

 

[junglepython2]

I have the thermostat probe out of the container but I calibrate it off the thermometer probe and ignore the reading on the thermostat dial.

 

[Shonfield]

putting the probe on top of the container is fine but the temp in the container will be about .5 degree lower. i incubate mine at 28 degrees and then the temp inside the container is 27.5.
remember with a on/off thermo set at 29 the temp can get a bit high in unexpected circumstances (e.g if the room temp raises) and can go above 30 which is not good.

 

[mattyandnat]

ok i understand do you think i should put all lights in it or just have 2 or 3?
Thanks heaps for the help she hasn't layed yet i just want to have it ready for when she does.
Thanks heaps really appreciated
If i keep the room as cool as possible will this help?

 

[junglepython2]

You want to keep the room below the incubator temp and as stable as possible but not too low.

If you are using an on/off thermo you should use the lowest wattage globes possible to reliably reach your incubator temp, this will help reduce fluctuations due to the thermostat design.

 

[mattyandnat]

ok thanks guys i will give it a shot and will be purchasing a dimming thermostat as soon as i have the money. Damn pet shop spent $80 on that thermostat because i was told that was the right one. Hopefully all goes well and they hatch ok now im stressing a bit.
Thanks heaps again really helpfull

 

[fraser888]

You'll be fine mate! Don't stress