Hey guys! I am looking for a system that i can use to mist my chameleon automatically that isn't too expensive. I looked into the Mist King and it seems really complicated and expensive and was just wondering if there are any better and cheaper products that i can use to mist my giant chameleon enclosure.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/chameleon-jokes.156191/page-9#post-1648765
There have been threads here—and vids on YT—on cobbling together DIY systems using the same pump/s MK uses. The problem is building/finding a
timer with the same functionality (though their timer can be purchased separately—I wouldn't know about wiring it in to a DIY system).
I also don't know why, but MK also seems to have better nozzles than many/most off-the-shelf greenhouse misters.
That said, while a MK costs (roughly) twice what a ReptiRain costs, MK's warranty is also twice as long (2Yr. for MK pump; 1 yr. for ReptiRain; IDK what Monsoon's is).
I (and I'm sure many others) investigated this very issue when setting up my enclosure. I came to the conclusion that—
for me—the MK was worth it to get a reliable product without all the hassles of trying to replicate, assemble, wire, shipping, etc., etc. YMMV.
Also, how do i keep water from spewing out of the cage when its being misted with something like the Mist King? I don't want water on the carpet or my bed which is right beside her enclosure. Thats a bacteria waiting to happen!
You aim the nozzles carefully.
With a hybrid enclosure, errant mist is minimized by the solid walls, and aimed
into the enclosure from the front. With a screened enclosure, hanging (basically) a shower curtain on the outside will stop errant mist. Many folks have to do this with screened enclosures anyway just to achieve & maintain humidity.
