Top 5 Vivarium Paludarium Air Circulation Tips. DIY How To Make A Fan With A Mistking Nozzle.
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- Top 5 ways for air circulation in a vivarium, paludarium, terrarium, and arid enclosure. I also go over a DIY, step by step on how I build my 40mm CPU fans attached to a Mistking nozzle. Adding air circulation to your reptile or amphibians enclosures has a lot of benefits to reduce stagnant air. It also allows the plants to breath and I have witnessed great plant growth. when choosing one of the 5 methods, do your research to see what the best option is for your animal. I hope you enjoyed the video.
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Lets optimize air circulation in your vivarium, paludarium, or terrarium? Look no further! In this video, we'll explore the top 5 ways to create optimal airflow within your enclosure, ensuring a healthy environment for your plants and animals. From strategic placement of vents to the use of fans and natural airflow methods, we've got you covered. Plus, we'll walk you through an easy step-by-step guide to building your own fan system for enhanced ventilation. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or just starting out, these tips and tricks will help you maintain the perfect climate for your exotic pets or lush plant life. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more DIY guides and expert tips on vivarium, paludarium, and terrarium setups! 🌿💨🔧 #Vivarium #Paludarium #Terrarium #DIY #AirCirculation
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Links for martials used in the 40mm CPU Mistking fan build:
Mistking nozzle: MistKing 22257 Single Misting Assembly Fitting Value T a.co/d/f1qcaUB
40mm CPU fan: ELUTENG 40mm USB Fan with 3 Speed Control USB Ventilator 5V Max 5300RPM High Flow VR Cooling Fan Compatible for Receiver DVR Playstation Xbox Computer Cabinet Cooling a.co/d/6QwGP6H
40mm CPU fan cover: [2 Pack] ELUTENG 40mm Fan Filter Dustproof Cover USB Cooling Ventilator Plastic Grill 40 * 40mm USB Fan Blower Mesh Kit Compatible for DIY 4cm Computer Case Fan Dirt Filtering a.co/d/byku3r0
Quick Disconnects: shop.advanceau...
Disclaimer:
Although I love reptiles and building enclosures, I am by no means an expert. Do your own research and wear safety protection. stay within your skill set. I am not liable for any accidents that may occur if you try to replicate my work.
Thanx for watching and your support. Check out my Patreon, I have a lot of unedited, behind the scenes footage of where I'm at on my current builds.
I mainly wanted to show different ways for air circulation (with #4 being ventilation althoug Ii do have a fan in there). Also I wanted to show ypu all the DIY on how I made the 40mm fans with a mistking nozzle.
It is important to mention that air circulation has a lot of benefits inside an enclosure. It can reduce the chance of respiratory infection, prevent harmful particles & mold, take away stagnant air, help plant growth, and create a more natural environment for your animal with a breeze. These are just a few benefits. I didn't want to get into it too much because all animals will have different requirements for strength of air flow and duration. But let me know what you have found some of the benefits to be?
I'll note that I do not run my fans 24/7. They are on timers and only run a few times a day for an hour at a time or so (my Chameleon enclosure runs from when the lights turn on and off).
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Bro this is UNREAL! I am currently setting up a brand new enclosure that will be bioactive and fairly humid.. I am very tempted to try the rear T shaped ventilation system with the 40mm fan, absolutely superb. You genuinely are an inspiration for me when it comes to these setups, and if I can get anywhere close to the results you get I'll be buzzing!
Thanx Riddler!
The T shape takes a little bit of time to build, but watch the link on the full DIY of it. It's kinda like origami 🤣 with a little bit of hot glue. I'm sure you will build it perfectly and you will be able to enjoy it for years to come!
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Love this idea! Those look like connectors for RO filter tubing... would be interesting to try.
@@Skyla-Smith thanx and give it a go!
This is PROFESSIONAL level work.
Thanx Will, much appreciated brother!
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Dude, I'm just now getting back into the hobby after being out for a few years. I've been through the ringer in this hobby, working in the industry and more, and the thing that truly sets people who can build the best enclosures apart is a creative, engineering mindset. You have that and more. I can't believe your channel isn't more popular. I would've killed for this kind of inspiration back when I was working in reptile shops and building a lot of my old builds. Keep up the incredible work!
Thanx Jay, and I'm glad you are getting back into the hobby. It has a way of pulling people back lol. Welcome to my channel and your support is appreciated!
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This is so amazing, although so complicated haha :S
@@LanaLeon thank you, they work great! And not as complicated as it looks, you got this!
Those quick disconnects are genius man. I always hate cutting the hole big enough for the plug but never thought about using those before.
Thanx bro, and yeah I was searching for something that would prevent having to cut the wires for maintenance work or just needing to remove them for some reason. I was riding my motorcycle and remembered I used them for my air ride. Thought to myself, how did I forget about those 😆.
Butnj agree i hate having to cut holes buffer then needed. The cool thing is the quick disconnects fit through the 5/8th mistking hole with ease.
Thanx for watching!
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This video really helped me I was about to use Pc case fans The problem with that is that you cant controll the speed of the fans, not even with 4 pin case fans. I was searching everywhere for a way to control the air speed of the fan until I found this video Thanks allot. (I will use this to control the humidity of my cannabis grow box) ❤
@Anunak255 good stuff, glad this video helped
I would normally be too afraid to do anything that involves cutting wiring but this tutorial was so clear I think I could take it on!
You teach with the understanding that some of us will have little to know idea what you’re talking about but without being condescending to the viewer.
I think designing and working with a manufacturer to create your own line of fans to sell is a future business prospect for you! Your engineering mind is so creative in finding solutions. I feel like you could create a great line of ready to install equipment.
I’ll take about a dozen when they launch 😊
I'm glad the video gives you the confidence to try this for yourself! That's what it's all about!
We will see where the future takes me in designing some things to do my part in trying to offer the hobby the inner working of my mind, lol. And you'll be my 1st order filled 🤣
As always, thank you for your support!
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This is a game changer! I have been struggling to get adequate air flow in the 6x2x2 PVC vivs. Time to get some mist king nozzles and fans! Thank you for making this video.
Thanx Charles, and I couldn't agree more!
I'm glad it helped you. It's a fairly easy build that has so many added benefits. I run mine on govee timers so I can easily adjust how many times a day they go off.
If you have any questions along the way let me know.
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Been watching since your first videos. Your skills are unparalleled. I am envious. Glad to see your subs rracking up. Keep em coming my guy. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanx for your long-time support and comment Alex! It is much appreciated! It's nice to see sub count going up to. My mission is to help empower others to build some cool stuff!
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Mistking next year looks at this new fan that we totally thought of 😂
😂😆😂, time will tell lol
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Really great videos man, especially that mist king hack. you’re quite handy and creative. Something I’ve enjoyed about keeping herps is that it’s indirectly taught me a lot about working with my hands and how to use different tools.
I couldn't agree more. Sometimes it's good there are a lot of options to buy stuff. It forces us to think outside the box and create our ideas.
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Good looking fixture!
Thanx Dan, much appreciated!
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Well Done! Ive always just placed a PC fan on the screen lid. Gonna have to try this in the next one!
Thank you! And I'm sure you will like the results. It's a great optione especially with enclosures that don't have a screen lid option.
Your continued support is appreciated!
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I didn’t know they made fans that small! I should have looked harder before buying a bunch of normal sized computer fans. 🙃 Great tutorial! Thanks!
Yeah, they are pretty powerful for what's needed. Not as powerful as 80mm, but they definitely get the job done.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, and your support is appreciated.
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this was badass
Thank you!
Great video, I use or have used 2-5, guess I'll have to build #1 to complete my set 😅 🐍🦎🐸🕷🐠🐦💚
Thanx Rick, much appreciated. And it's a good set to have, I hear there is a buy 2 get 1 free out now 😆.
I'm glad you like the video and thanx for your continued support!
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Dude I love the way you think! Such a badass idea. Also love the circle and triangle tattoo you got on your hand….much respect.
Thanx bro, glad you liked the idea!
And that tattoo is probably the most meaningful one I have. Next month will be 13 years ODAAT.
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds that’s kick ass dude! This year will be 3 years for me. Proud of you man because I know the kinds of dark places we have been in the past.
I’m curious what your ideas would be for a removable realistic rock looking nest/dig box for a monitor enclosure. I’ve been trying to plan something up in my head but can’t quite get an exact plan together. Might be a cool project for you to tackle in the future.
@TMAckies congrats on coming up on 3! We definitely have been to some dark place, but we have the opportunity to come out of it better than we went into it. The ability to live 2 lives in 1 lifetime! #greatful
I have thought about doing a video on that. For the big build I'm working on now I left the bottom left side under the basking ledge (you'll see the ledge in part 3) is as empty of a space as possible with no crazy hardscape (other than the wall carved, no ledges like i originally planned.) So if needed I can put a large tot their. But the idea I have is to just cut a hole in the top or side, then spray foam it. Then, use polygem zoopoxy over that. I'm sure I would incorporate a heat mat to the side or something if that nature if it were a lay box. (I'm pretty sure what I have going in their is a male, but still a little too soon to tell.) But this would give it the natural look we would be going for. It would just be designing it in 2 separate pieces so we would still have access to remove the top. You got my mind rolling to start brainstorming!
#friendofbillw
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds Sounds like life is really amazing now for both of us which is kick ass.
Yeah my idea was going to revolve around a tote I just can’t quite figure out how I would make the removable lid or how to add a heat pad. I’m going to need it for when my pairs are older for breeding. Also I plan on getting a pair of Kimberly Rock monitors at the end of September.
Keep up the good videos brother they inspire me with my own ideas!
@TMAckies for sure, for the lid I would do them I 2 separate peices, then pit the lid on and tie it together with Zoopoxy just leaving a slight gap between the 2 so the lid would still come off. Kind of creating a rock overhang/ledge of that makes sense. I found more intricate pieces, it's always best to do them in stages. Takes longer but easier outcomes.
Kim's are on my list. If you ever get some eggs lmk!
Absolutely amazing builds and content! I've been looking at ideas for the natural cost effective look and man you are the best! Literally watching all your videos for tips and amazing builds!
Jason, thank you very much, I'm glad you found my channel. Have fun building and any questions you have, Feel free to ask!
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds would love to see your take on a leopard gecko build...hint hint :)
@jasonr9449 hint received, I might do one for a friend in the future, been wanting to do one, don't have the space right now. But once I finish building out my reptile room I'm gonna start selling/auctioning the off
Well done. Placing thr fans in the T tube, have you had any trouble with humidity/moisture regarding the fans longevity?
Thank you, both original fan are running. 1 of them (when turning on) does a slight winding noise for about 10 seconds, then runs fine. I had an 80mm fan in another build the same way. It ran for about 8 years before I gave that enclosure to a friend.
Hope this helps 🤘💯🤘
Fantastic builds! What unit do you use for the mister itself?
I use a mistking. Makes it simple for daily or scheduled mistking 🤘💯🤘
Very great video!
Im requesting for a review about all exhaust fan noises, and whic one is the quiet one for the next video please!! 🙏
Thank you and they are all family quiet.
The airduct system my can hear air going through the venting with a slight noise.
The other fance sounds like a quiet motor
All of they I can not hear unless I open the enclosure doors.
Hope this helps in the meantime.
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So awesome, and the hot glue holds up over time pretty well so far?
Yup, I have builtb4 of these. All have been doing great. 1 of them the hot glue failed but that was on my part. Less is more butbibdid nit add enough if that makes sense. Also you just want to make sure the hot glue does not drip onto the fan blade wjaen liquid.
Hope that helps
@@bradsbioactivebuilds do the fans run twice a day, AM/PM? How long? Very helpful, thanks you!
@AquaticMoose I run them for about an hour and half 3x a day. You can really adjust however you want. In my first paludarium I builtni had 1 running for 9 years straight lol. But I found it doesn't need to run consistently.
I use govee smart plugs to set my cycles
Hi, Ive been trying to set up a 65 gallon aquarium as a bioactive terrarium for a few months but have been struggling to use the common info on how to ventilate it properly. I will be growing tropical plants in it and will possibly add some insects like isopods and snails. I have no intentions of putting any vertebrates in it. I tested out a no ventilation 10 gallon and have had lots of issues with mushrooms and melt.
Can I just install two computer fans that run in opposite directions? Like one sucking in air and the other going out? Most of the builds on TH-cam seem to be focused on reptiles and most insect ones don't include any ventilation at all, so its unclear what is standard for the project Im working on
Edit: forgot to mention that the aquarium has a hood with lights in it, so I would be installing the fans in the hood. It's pretty old and I got it second hand for $40 so if I have to cut the hood to fit the fans I can.
Mushrooms are generally a good sign of a health terrarium, and will typically have a bloom and subside. You will also get a mold bloom in the beginning stages until everything acclimate. They springtails would take care of the rest. Ventalation will always help for a few different reasons. Send me a pic on IG so I can see what you are talking about better with a visual.
Hope this helps so far
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Thanks for the video! I have a new tropical vivarium that I'm still getting ready before I add any reptiles. I tried 2 120mm fans resting horizontally on top of the screen, but my humidity plummets. Would you suggest me putting them inside, hanging from the top screen more upright (it's a 36x18x36 enclosure with a Ficus tree and a dracaena tree)? The 120mm fans may be too big to attach to a misting nozzle. Or should I just set them aside and buy a couple 40mm ones? Or will 1 fan be enough? Thanks again!
Thank you, and 1 or 2 40mm fans would do the trick. The 40mm fans I added to the description will do. I believe they sell a dual unit as well (2 fans 1 cord) that could work also. Yoh, don't need a wind tunnel, just a slight gust. I have mine on timers that go off for about an hour a few times a day. But depending on what you are housing in there will determine how u will utilize the fans.
Hope this helps
I won’t need to put this in the ackie enclosure right ?
I think it would have advantages for any enclosure. But I currently do not have them in my ackie enclosure yet, but I plan to in the future to see how it goes.
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How long do you run the fans throughout the day?
@@JaMarisArchive it really depends on the species of animal. But I run these 4x a day for about an hour each time.
How long do the fans last with constant humidity going through them?
Great question an I do not know the answer yet bc they are still running strong. But this is what I do know:
In my paludarium I have 2 in the airduct system with high humidity, they have been running well for 2 years. Although 1 of them does make a slight winding noise for about 10 seconds once it kicks on.
My other enclosures I have them in have been running like new since when I 1st installed them. I had 80mm fans in an older paludarium that ran for over 8 years until I gave the paludarium to a friend.
Hope this helps
Nice to know. Thanks!!
Weago clips would work to
What are weago clips?
Hi I have a palludarium and measured the temperature to 32 degrees celcius or 89.6 degrees farrenheit. Can I have tips on how I can cool it while still keeping moisture high?
What kind of lid/tip do you have?
Hey I just bought a 36 " L x 18" D x 36" H paludarium tank. I want to make an enclosure for an Abronia lizard. Would a 40 mm fan be enough or should I get something bigger for the enclosure? Thanks so much for the inspiration.
How and where are you going to run the fans at?
How long will those fans last when wet surely there not designed to beused in damp environments. Great idea though.
Great question, i wasn't sure but gave it a go. I had an 80mm fan in a paludarium with 90% humidity that ran for over 8 years. The longest running 40mm fan I have in a paludarium is just about 2 years. I have 2 of them in the airduct system. 1 of them runs just fine. The other makes a short 5-second winding noise when it kicks on. In my big enclosure, it's only been a few months, and I haven't noticed any issues. My Blue Tree Monitor enclosure has no issues since it was installed over a year ago.
I figure at this rate, the motor will naturally burn out before the environment makes them. But they are easy and cheap enough to replace if needed.
Hope this answers your question.
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Hi,I've just finished my cameleon set up,and used 40 mm fans but i placed them about 2 inches from the soil,however my humidity is around 85% in the day and 99% at night.
In your opinion do you think because ive placed the fans so close to the ground thats why my humidity is so high.
Also im thinking of getting bigger fans.
Thanks.
@bridiemegan where are you pulling readings from in the enclosure? The higher up away from the substrate it will be less humidity. The sound will hold it in which is OK. Also make sure you are using a good gauge for your readings. A lot of cheap ones on Amazon I never had luck with.
No air circulation in arid setups ?
I'll be adding 1 40mm fan on a mistking nozzle in the next few weeks. It won't run as long as my tropical setups. But air circulation has its advantages, I believe for all enclosures!
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Where is the power coming from?
The fan cord has a USB connector on the end. I just plug that into a USB adapter to my outlet
Do you have a link for those fans with the speed controller?
Yes, check the description for the video, I have all the links to the materials used.
Hope this helped.
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Do you hook your fan up to any kind of timer? And you just stick to USB?
Good question. I use govee smart plugs
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Hey :) can I buy the mistking from you ?
fans or the actual system?
Hi,this is how i fitted my 80mm fans.
How's that?
@bradsbioactivebuilds i did take a picture but it obviously didn't send ,Basically i had a flexible aquarium nozzle and hot glued it to the back of the 80mm fan then glued the other end behind the where the mistking nozzle comes through the mesh.
@@bridiemegan shoot me a pick on Instagram. I'd love to see it
Where did you get the 40mm fans
All the links should be in the description, if I missed one, let me know.
Hope this helped. 🤘💯🤘
Hey! I need help big time! I have a 12 x 12 x 18 vivarium with 2 mourning geckos but my tank is alway WAY too cold! It should stay at least like 75-78 but when I wake up it’s 67! And later in the day it’s like, 71-74. I have a space heater on in my room but I can’t keep it on when I am not in my room which im not in my room a lot. I know people use heat pads but im worried that the heat pads will kill the plant roots which I can not let that happen to the plants. Im very stressed and need a lot of help!
What size is your enclosure?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds 12 x 12 x 18 exo terra
@@Munz_is_at_your_house screen lid or glass and screen lid?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds doors,sides and bottom of the tank is glass, the top is screen mesh
@Munz_is_at_your_house inwould use a nano 25w CHE with a nano dome on a stand hooked up to a thermostat set to your desired temperature.
I wish you made the mistking fans and sold them.. 😁
Maybe 1 day 😎
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@@bradsbioactivebuilds I would definitely rather pay extra and have done right instead of wast money and mess it up! 💯 Im nervous about drilling the holes in the tanks. 🤞🏾
@Living_Ghetto_fab I get it. I think everyone is nervous the 1st time drilling glass. But it is really no different than drilling wood. I found that a jig helps, so the drill bit has a guide.
Have water to cool the glass because if the friction/heat of drilling.
Start on a slight angle.
Run the drill on high.
Don't apply pressure.
Let the weight of the drill do the work.
1/4" glass usually takes me 3.5 to 5 minutes to get through.
You can always go to a glass shop and see if they have any non tempered glass to practice on.
Hope this helps.
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Hello , I’m about to embark on a DIY 55 Gallon Vivarium and before I start I wanted to know how much ventilation should I leave , I’m about to order a ventilation kit from the website you ordered yours from but before I do I need to know if one row of ventilation in the back of the lid is enough or should I have a row in the back and front
What are you going to housing inside the vivarium? What kind of enclosure do you have?
@@bradsbioactivebuilds I have a 55 gallon aquarium and I’m between dart frogs and glass frogs , just not sure yet
@hiltonmorales4930 got yeah, darts are like little jumping skittles, and I enjoy them more than the glass frogs as far as seeing them all the time.
For both species, I would vent the front and back. You can always cover up vents if needing to make adjustments in habitat
@@bradsbioactivebuilds ok thank you for your help , I’ll order vents for the front and back 👍🏼
As far as ventilation in the vivarium , I’m going to be doing a 55 gallon aquarium vivarium , do you recommend putting the T method air circulation you used or attaching the 40MM fan to the Mistking Nozzle ?
I skipped a few steps and bought an fan for a PC 😂 and a control switch.
@@dessence27 gotta do what you gotta to do to get the job done 🤘💯🤘
How long does this little fan hold up in the humidity of being misted on?
You would definitely want to keep it out of a straight shot if mister.
I have an 80mm fan going 10 years strong in a 90%+ dartfrog vivarium.
The longest 40mm fan I have running in another dart frog vivarium is just about 2 years.
In my less humid enclosures (60% to 80%) I don't see to much of an issue. But time will tell, I think the motor would run out before humidity played a factor. But they are fairly cheap and easy to make
Hope this helps.
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