Computer fan w/ 9volt battery?

[tdadarwala]

Is anyone using a computer fan with a 9v battery in you setups? If so, can you post pictures of the set uo, or post a comment on the set up?
what type of fan? what RPMs are the best, ect... thank you.

 

[VeiledChams]

In a cage?? why would you want a fan..??

 

[tdadarwala]

help with circulation...

 

[VeiledChams]

What kind of cage are you using?

Also, fans cause drafts which are not good with these guys. If you have problems with circulation, find a better placement for the cage.

 

[tdadarwala]

i have a 18x18x36. It seems as if there is an "ordor" on the bottom of the cage now and then. I keep it clean all the time and make sure the water is drained away.

any suggestions?

 

[fluxlizard]

I'm using computer fans with plug in adapters from radioshack. Probably the way to go- you get the speed wrong and you ruin the fan...

The adapter is quick and easy- just plug your wires into it. It costs about $20.

If you use a fan, you might draw the air out of your cage rather than force it in to help with draft...

EDIT- I'm using the fans in my incubators, not in my cages. Sorry I omitted that- it was in my mind but failed to make it out onto the post LOL. I don't use fans in my cages.

 

[VeiledChams]

As long as you let the cage dry out before mistings and clean it often, you shouldn't have a problem. As far as odor, if you have live plants, that may be the issue. Sometimes the dirt gives a bad odor.

 

[sdheli420]

here is my set up...i made a quick vid of it..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUWVNEnBSZ8 hope it helps a lil..

p.s. if you notice..my chams have no fan on them..its mearley for the crickets only...

 

[ferretinmyshoes]

Do you have substrate on the bottom of the cage?

 

[sdheli420]

Do you have substrate on the bottom of the cage?

unless it needs drainage thats all that i would think would be making the smell...