4 oz. deli cup ventilation

[mantidsaresweet]

I have a bunch of little 4oz deli cups and they seem perfect for some nymphs. I need to know how much ventilation there should be. I have made a few with 100 holes on the top made with a thumb tack and 10 in the side. Do you think this will be enough?

Thanks

 

[kamakiri]

I'm using those too. Even just a few holes should be enough. I think you're good. I've been using a compass cutter that I got recently to cut holes ~1" and then plug with the small foam plugs from mantisplace. The only ventilation mine are getting is through the foam. I also put in a small grid ladder to fit diagonally.

I've been keeping limbata in them until L4 or 5 before going to 4.5" deli tubs.

 

[Rick]

Or you could get the vented lids if they fit that size.

 

[hibiscusmile]

I would vent the lid more than the sides, as warm air rises and cold falls, so if it appears to wet, then vent the tops.

 

[Orin]

The required ventilation is relative to the amunt of water added and ambient humidity. Less ventilation requres less added moisture while more requries more.

 

[shiprat]

I heat a knife on the gas stove then cut out the liid then stick fly mesh to it.