I hadnt really thought of that on the occasion that i turn the 12 inch off when i have to move it closer to my plants (they are still very small 3 inches at the most) to do something in the room the temp rises quickly. I could however try aiming them elsewhere so its not blowing the heat around...
No deffinately not in the desert. Im sure my hygrometer isnt the best it was one i had laying around the house. it looks like a basic terrarium hygrometer. Im trying to do this on a budget. Just checked it actually says PETCO on it. I have an indoor and outdoor digital thermometer/hygrometer...
I am running a GE 400w mh bulb. Not sure on the exact type. Its in some type of old ballast. Ill have pictures soon. My room is 5x5x8 with a shower that is 3x3x7. I have my light hanging from a homemade frame in the shower (the fixture is very heavy). The room is getting up to 95 at times and...