so im asking you all on your opinion on what substrate i should use instead of newspaper...the more input the better :D
02-24-2009, 07:55 PM
joshn6805
Re: best substrate
i prefer the aspen. you don't have to change the aspen every time you spill water on it, and the cleanup is not hard at all.
02-24-2009, 07:55 PM
Scarcelime
Re: best substrate
its good with humidity too right?
02-24-2009, 07:55 PM
Kaorte
Re: best substrate
I second aspen. Has been working great for me!
It helps with smells, is pretty absorbent, looks great, and holds humidity fairly well (I have had no issues, but I also use tubs.)
02-24-2009, 07:58 PM
Scarcelime
Re: best substrate
tubs????
02-24-2009, 07:58 PM
joshn6805
Re: best substrate
its holds humidity okay. it really depends on if you have a screen top and light if you have both than its probably gonna require a daily misting.
02-24-2009, 08:02 PM
joshn6805
Re: best substrate
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarcelime
tubs????
yes tubs. some people have tubs for rack setups or just for the cheaper cost. there really the best way to go. they are economical and provide a secure environment where the bp feels safe as they cannot see out.
haha and what about breathing gotta make holes right? lol i know not big ones not that dumb :) but i wanted to go that way but im confused with the set up as how lighting and what not and heating?
02-24-2009, 08:08 PM
Kaorte
Re: best substrate
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarcelime
haha and what about breathing gotta make holes right? lol i know not big ones not that dumb :) but i wanted to go that way but im confused with the set up as how lighting and what not and heating?
Yep! You poke air holes with a soldering iron (or a drill, but you could crack the pastic).
I just tape my UTH to the bottom and I am good to go. I don't use supplemental lighting.
