When to mistking

[tino442]

my lights go on from 10 to 10. how many times should i mist and how long? when should i stop misting and should i start misting after lights go on or of ? thanks. do i need a heater in the bucket what temp. as the water lowers it would get hotter?

 

[KarmaChameleon1337]

I'd say 3-4 times a day for 2 minutes. Don't mist after the lights are off. Aquarium heaters in the bucket are nice, chameleons don't like cold spray, but not too hot either.

 

[tino442]

if the lights go on at 10am my first mist can be at 11am 2pm 5pm 8pm for 3 min ea, how would that be . thanks. i will have 1 sprayer for a 2x2x4 cage. can i use tap water that i let sit a day before using

 

[Hoj]

You can use tap water, but it may eventually clog the nozzles, I use RO water and have no issues.
I would also suggest that your 1st misting in the am be a little longer 3-5min.
Also can I ask why your lights are on 10-10. If the cham is in a dark room then it shouldnt matter much but if not they will prob be waking up alot earlier with the sun.

 

[Psychobunny]

Whatkind of chams do u have?

I have mine prograned for every 2 hours for 2 minutes.

With 4 chams, I go through a lot of water

 

[tino442]

Its a panther 4 m old and the panther is in a finished basement that is on the dark side, he does not move around until the lights go on and there is activity in that room at night. By 10 pm he goes to his sleep spot. Will that work with those conditions

 

[Hoj]

As long as he is not getting up with the sun real early and them being forced to stay awake cause of the lights you should be fine.

And alot of water try 10 nozzles running about 15min a day LoL. And I know other use even more