Adding some kind of color to water

[Ravynwood]

Would it be bad to add some kind of food coloring or something to tint the water, after a day of running my LG I cannot see where the water line is in the bottom.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

It will stain the foam an then you will be in the same shape again. Float a airsoft bb or some other rubber ball in it.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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Exactly what I've was thinking, it will just stain the bator. Just keep an eye on your humidity, when it gets to around 30% or so it's time to add more water

 

[ranchhand]

What about using a hygrometer to check the relative humidity? That way the water level won't matter.

I like to run a small piece of airline tubing, like that used for fish tanks, through an opening. Then I can add water when the humidity drops, using a needleless syringe and the tube.

 

[Ravynwood]

I have a hygrometer. The lowest I have seen on it is about 48%, the room humidity is like 41%

The highest I can get my humidity is 58% that is with all the trays in the bottom full of water and sponges. two rails taken out of the turner and a tray of water with a sponge put in it.

Getting it above 58% seems impossible at this moment.

Ravyn

 

[Junkmanme]

I SUSPECT that IF you have good air-flow (ventilation), your hatch will be OK with this humidity.

Have you checked to see that your hygrometer is ACCURATE?

-Junkmanme-

 

[happi752]

remember, to create humidity, it is not the depth of the water, it is the amount of surface area covered with water, so even just a very little bit in the bottom will work just fine as long as it covers enough surface area.

 

[AkTomboy]

I did with my Brinsea. I did use food grade. and just one lil drop so I could see the level. It didnt end up staining mine but it might if yours is foam.