Reddit mentions: The best water garden & pond foggers

OK, Im just going to list a bunch of stuff I've purchased through this process. Nothing is in any particular order.

Almond leaves (for tannin) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LKTX4VC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Moss - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035Q65TQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cholla Wood - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H4FUMHY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dried red Shrimp (Protein and Chitin) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0027JCRVW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Instant Ocean (1/3cup per Gallon) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000255NKA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ultrasonic Mister/Fogger (for DIY Fogger) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PAK21WU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Digital Temp Humidity Controller - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I6BZ2IO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

LED White/Blue Light - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0191EWII2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

UTH (You may need to get a different size and this isn't the most recommended, but it works for me currently) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TR4HLEI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (This one has adhesive on the back of it, so you just stick it on like a sticker.)

Cork Bark Board - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019J1VPY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Water Conditioner - https://www.amazon.com/Seachem-116043304-Prime-500ml/dp/B00025694O

If you have any questions, please feel free. To mitigate confusion I felt just listing this as a reference first is the best approach. If you are looking for a new tank so that you can get friends, i would suggest 30 or more gallons and work towards that instead of investing into the current tank which would get changed.

Personally with the 5 i have i clearly see they need much more room than the 15 gallon they have now. I am in the process of acquiring an 85-120 gallon tank for permanency. These guys can live 20+ years with the proper care and environment. but not everyone has that freedom. 30 is a totally doable size for 3 crabs. they can grow to jumbos and be fine in there, but im sure if they reach that stage you'll be looking for another tank. Jumbos need at least 12" of substrate for molting.

If you have a little space, meaning a little less than a square meter, you could assemble a fruiting tent with a humidity bucket pretty inexpensively.

Something like this is pretty simple, consisting of a cheap 4 tier "greenhouse", a 5 gallon bucket, pond fogger, and a reasonably sized computer case fan or two.

Basically, just throw the pond fogger into the bucket, and attach the fan to the lid blowing down into the bucket, and have a short length of hose coming out of the lid as well to carry the fog/air into the top of the tent. Fresh air and humidity in one shot. It's worked very well for me for a few years now.

Thanks!

It's actually a DWC/Aero hybrid. It's a relatively shallow plastic storage container with 2 of these and an airstone in the reservoir. This way I can use it for cloning, germination (kind of) and full scale growing for things like lettuce/leafy greens. I cobbled it together for $50 or so.

I'm using the General Hydroponics Flora Series with 25ml of each per 5 gal (reservoir capacity). PH ranges from 5.9 to 6.4 but I try to keep it at 6.3 because that seems to be the best. Honestly, I haven't used my PPM meter at all this year - I could check when I get home if you really want to know!

Always happy to talk about it! So I've used a 5 gallon bucket, generally some sort of cheap riser (I use plastic gardening pots normally), and a fogger. The bucket is filled to where the water level is about 1-2 mm above the fogger diagphram and then I mix in nutrient solutions directly to the water (this is how you get maximum fog). After that it's just maintaining water level. I put a small hole in the lid next to the plant and if I open it and no fog comes out it's time for more water. Everything I use is on Amazon for ease of replacement, here's what I've used:
Fogger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P91ZFPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vUL4AbM8YCMX2
Bucket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1LUFEY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XVL4AbGA6P7F2
Plant pots https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ5PBH6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yWL4AbHBY4RWC

As a note, make sure you either buy a black bucket or paint it black (what I did). Either way it's important to not allow algae to form in the nutrient rich water.

This is the one I have. It's cheap, small, and effective. It's also pretty fun to play with. When I first got it I couldn't resist making my kitchen counter spooky.

Hey i've always been wondering - do you submerge the mistmaker in the tank itself and that's OK for the fauna? The ones like this I'm guessing you're talking about. Asking as I've got a 40g paludarium that's honestly more for orchids than fish but definitely will get at least shrimp in the water eventually

I would go with something like this. Check around elsewhere for higher quality or cheaper ones. These work really well and a couple people on here use a few of these in a container to create a really effective large humidifier. That said I don't personally use them because I've had lots of them die quickly. I believe /u/cruzzfish1 has a pretty solid source for them.

I use a fogger on a timer. The folder is outside the table and is directed in like a waterfall. Looks awesome. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P91ZFPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1521297502&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fogger&dpPl=1&dpID=31QpNrG%2B9DL&ref=plSrch

I'm using these $10 foggers as humidifiers. Been told they work just as well but cheaper

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P91ZFPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491177709&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ultrasonic+fogger&dpPl=1&dpID=412wzE0GKOL&ref=plSrch


Can u recommended a humidifier that works well for less than $30 - $40?

I am using the arduino to control everything that is controlled, including to monitor temp and control the turner timer.

Humidity is definitely controllable as long as I can find/build something that can put out enough moisture to raise the humidity - but also be turned off equally as effectively. Currently I'm planning on using a ultrasonic mister. (https://www.amazon.com/AGPtek-Aluminum-Fountain-Machine-Atomizer/dp/B00P91ZFPA) I'll post again to show the results of that.

An HVAC system needs to remove more heat from the living space, not the condenser coil.

The cheapest most effective solutions is to clean your system and keep your filter clean. Anything that gets past the return filter will collect in your evaporator coil (A-coils) reducing airflow, reducing effectiveness.

Also, ensure you have no duct leaks. Any leaks on the supply side will cause a vacuum or negative pressure on your house sucking outside humid air through leaks in windows, doors, exhaust fan vents, dryer vents, etc... not to mention blowing conditioned air into your craw space or attic. Attic insulation can reduce the heat load on your home and HVAC system, and can dramatically improve the effectiveness of your HVAC system, lowering runtime and costs while making the home more comfortable.

Otherwise, this idea has been discussed for years. Here's a sample discussion from HVAC Talk. The techs all agree it's a great idea ... because it destroys the condenser leading to more sales!

The coil was designed to be air cooled, if this was feasible everyone would already have done it. While this may work for a while, on most systems it will cause blockage and corrosion on the coils. If they are aluminum, they cannot easily be cleaned. Corrosion leads to leaks, or structural damage of the housing, and failure. Any water that accidentally gets into the electronics is bad too.

If you really want to do it, you need to get a water atomizer like this or this.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P91ZFPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1499811809&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=ultrasonic+mist+maker&dpPl=1&dpID=412wzE0GKOL&ref=plSrch thats the exact fogger i used. Then a 10 gallon rubbermaid container. Then 3" net pots and 3" neoprene inserts. I used an extra net pot and zip tied some neoprene scraps to make the ultrasonic fogger float at its ideal height.

It's actually a mister for a mini room fountain. Haven't seen something like this before. Definitely more convenient than 8 top feeds
Mini Mister

Ahah, just post this on Shroomery or something. Buy a pond fogger and stick in in a bowl of water in your fruiting chamber and that'll do the trick, maybe add H202. It's easier than misting with one of those high pressure sprayers that might too direct and harmful for the fruit or something.

(EDIT): try this

I use this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P91ZFPA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453408950&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=ultrasonic+fogger&dpPl=1&dpID=412wzE0GKOL&ref=plSrch

AGPtek Aluminum Mini Mist Maker Fogger Water Fountain Pond Fog Machine Atomizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P91ZFPA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_pU-0Db9B7N2M5

With one of these built into it. That's the little device that makes these work.

AGPtek Mist Maker Fog Maker for Water Fountain Pond Rockery Fishtank Vase Birdbath https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TN5EUUE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_DQCpDbSJ6X9AM

AGPtek Mist Maker Fog Maker for Water Fountain Pond Rockery Fishtank Vase Birdbath https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TN5EUUE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9q55Bb7F8EGF0

This is the working end of a ultrasonic mister unit.

https://www.amazon.com/AGPtek®-Aluminum-Fountain-Machine-Atomizer/dp/B00P91ZFPA

Buy a couple Amazon foggers and drop them into a 5 gallon bucket. https://www.amazon.com/AGPtek-Fountain-Rockery-Fishtank-Birdbath/dp/B00TN5EUUE

That does look like bruising. Did you handle the cake or touch the base of those stems any?

I've seen cakes bruise from rapid drying but not stems, yet.

For the humidity issues, I use an ultrasonic atomizer submerged in a container of water connected to a programmable logic controller but you could connect one to a timer easily also. It takes a little tweaking but once you figure out the interval to maintain 95%+ humidity it is very low maintenance. I use a 1.5L container of water and fill it every 2-3 days.

The above is in addition to the typical PF tek with perlite, but I use a larger fruiting chamber. specifically a 50gal resin deck box. The concepts are the same and you could adapt to use a smaller container of water for the a smaller chamber.

edit: sorry if i offended someone? not sure what i said that is so bad...

You could use this With a small 6 cell lipo battery.

AGPtek® Aluminum Mini Mist Maker Fogger Water Fountain Pond Fog Machine Atomizer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P91ZFPA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_s-9NBbB2JQ442

Edit: The problem with using a vape is the vapor will pretty much just sit there in the tank or the atomizer and not go anywhere because there's nothing forcing air through it so you would still need some type of air pump hooked up to the atomizer And then you have another problem of their only made to run for 2 or 3 seconds at a time while you take a hit off of it running for longer than 10 seconds you're risking overheating and burning parts up.