mould and condensation in my viv

[liamberrigan]

can any1 tell me why i have started to get mould in my viv , its just starting to appear on one of the logs an the glass by the log is also steamed up , thanx liam

[puffthebeardeddragon]

do you mist the inside of the viv?

[James_T]

Because a warm damp box is the ideal place for mould to grow. Condensation is the evaporated water, meeting the impenetrable glass.

[liamberrigan]

yes every couple of days , do you think thats wat it is , i also have a waterfall and a large water bowl in there as well

[mEOw]

what lives in the viv?
Please dont say a bearded dragon or corn snake.....

[liamberrigan]

no its a chinese water dragon , y ?

[FerDeLance]

you need to increase the ventilation. Increased ventilation will also decrease temp an humidity so keep an eye on them. stagnant water leads to mould, leave the tank to dry in between misting if it is safe for your dragon.
If the condensation has only recently started it may be because you mist more often inside the tank but it can also be because outside ambient temp has dropped.

if you keep a humid tank disinfect it regularly with a reptile safe disinfectant, avoid bleach imo , bleach doesn't kill fungal spores anyway.