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I posted about a month ago that Zeus would be moving from a 40 gallon to a 12 gallon. Here is the final result! I think he appreciates the upgrade
Wow! Just WOW! I really need to get my act together and get Dex's upgrade purchased and set up. Zeus's new home is certainly spurring me into action. lolI posted about a month ago that Zeus would be moving from a 40 gallon to a 12 gallon. Here is the final result! I think he appreciates the upgrade
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Your tank looks nice but you need to lower the UVB to 12-15 inches directly above a piece of basking decor. If you need help let me knowI posted about a month ago that Zeus would be moving from a 40 gallon to a 12 gallon. Here is the final result! I think he appreciates the upgrade
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we are figuring out a plug situation but decided we will do this for now until we get a wall plug in (better than no uvb at all, am I right?)Your tank looks nice but you need to lower the UVB to 12-15 inches directly above a piece of basking decor. If you need help let me know
I know I’m obsessed! I think I like it more than he does I can’t stop looking at it haha.Wow! Just WOW! I really need to get my act together and get Dex's upgrade purchased and set up. Zeus's new home is certainly spurring me into action. lol
It's to high- he won't get enough UVB - plug? You talking about a plug in ? Use a extension cord-Yeah
we are figuring out a plug situation but decided we will do this for now until we get a wall plug in (better than no uvb at all, am I right?)
I don’t have a extension cord that has three plugs like the uvb is. I’ll run out and grab oneIt's to high- he won't get enough UVB - plug? You talking about a plug in ? Use a extension cord-
Sounds good- let me know if you need more helpI don’t have a extension cord that has three plugs like the uvb is. I’ll run out and grab one
What’s something other than shelf liner I can use as substrate? I want something that looks nice in the enclosure but still easy to clean and not bad for him.Sounds good- let me know if you need more help
Slated ceramic tile- you want something w/ texture No coarse textured but a smooth type hard to explain- I got mine from home depot- it needs to be cut w/ a tile cutter so you don't get jagged edges- measure inside the tank--- I recommend you lay in loose use a thick blue shop paper towel from Walmart under the tile- it will catch the watery urate easy to clean w/ vinegar and water 50 50 solution- its easier to deep clean- w/ tiles loose than grouted or sealed you can put fleece blankets or some soft furniture in the tankWhat’s something other than shelf liner I can use as substrate? I want something that looks nice in the enclosure but still easy to clean and not bad for him.
I also used slated ceramic tiles and put a bath towel under the tile. On a weekly basis I would change the towel, wash ceramics (vinegar/water) and clean everything in viv with the vinegar solution. I would use Windex on the outer glass only. During this Zontar was out of tank, on my kitchen floor looking outside and the birds and squirrels that come onto my deck lolSlated ceramic tile- you want something w/ texture No coarse textured but a smooth type hard to explain- I got mine from home depot- it needs to be cut w/ a tile cutter so you don't get jagged edges- measure inside the tank--- I recommend you lay in loose use a thick blue shop paper towel from Walmart under the tile- it will catch the watery urate easy to clean w/ vinegar and water 50 50 solution- its easier to deep clean- w/ tiles loose than grouted or sealed you can put fleece blankets or some soft furniture in the tank
Super easy assembly! I got the wood one since bearded dragons don’t need that much humidity.Very nice! Did u get the wood or pvc? , i like the hammock placement, how hard was it to put together? What did u use to attach the heating to the metal bar? A ziptie? Mines supposed to get here sometime next week im excited , I’ll probably start with some rough tile, like how sadie has then Make it bio active once i have it visualized.
The thought of any loose substrate kind of scares me considering my guy likes to lick everything. I just don't even want to chance it lol.You can even use NONaggregated sand if ud like (play sand) ,you’re beardie is old enough for substrate, i plan to put some in my zen hab, along with some excavator clay, bark chips, and some big rocks my beardie cant swallow. You absolutely dont need to add bugs, thats only if you’re not cleaning up poos, i still pick up after my beardie.
Yes I would get another hide for the cool side of the tank--@Sadie does this look good now? There is also the other half of the tank where he can escape uvb without hiding away.
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Alrighty thank you for the help! Other than that, his husbandry is now spot on. I figured 5 years in that 40 gallon he definitely deserves this upgrade.Yes I would get another hide for the cool side of the tank--
He was due for a upgrade- your welcomeAlrighty thank you for the help! Other than that, his husbandry is now spot on. I figured 5 years in that 40 gallon he definitely deserves this upgrade.