My RTB's setup!

Ok, First off I don't have pics yet........I will soon though I would just like to explain what it looks like for now and also what I have in it since I have just completed setting it up! I really want to get some input on it! Ok, First off it is a 55 gallon high. I have plexi-glass over 3/4 of the top. The part that isnt covered is were I have his Daytime light and his NightTime light. Then I have a human heating pad under the tank. On the inside I have two hides. This tree branch like thing and a water dish in the center. I also have a Hydrometer/Thermometer in there. I use paper towel as a substrate for now........I am planning on stitching to ECO EARTH. I really want to hear what people think and if they think I should add something. I will get some pics up soon.

Pic teaser! lol, it sounds like you know what you're doing, one thing that I would personally change is the day/night light setup. They don't need the light, and if you want to avoid the hassle of timers or having to switch lights every night, you can get an infrared bulb and just leave that bad boy runnin 24/7. Other'd that, pretty much Bob's your uncle.

I heard it is good for them to have both. I heard that they need the daytime light for their skin to stay healthy. I also dont mind switching the lights on and off. Mainly because I have to do it with my Tarantulas because I am too lazy to get timers. I have all of my pets on almost the same photo period. 12/12 for most.

They are nocturnal, they don't come out to bask in the sun like lizards. They don't need the light.

So I should just get ride of it?

Also if I get ride of the daytime light should I keep the red one on 24/7?

As was already said, yes. You can just ditch the daytime light and use an infrared bulb 24/7. :) It's a good idea, since nocturnal species seem to be stressed with bright lights that are on too long. Any natural light that comes in the room during the day should be fine. And their skin will stay healthy aslong as your husbandry is good. Fresh water, correct humidity, etc. :)

Hmmmm.......That can't be true about all nocturnal species because tarantulas need a photocycle 12/12.........

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Originally Posted by Podo

Hmmmm.......That can't be true about all nocturnal species because tarantulas need a photocycle 12/12.........

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I don't know about your tarantulas, but I always see the pet store ones exploring during the day, which isn't the same with BPs.

Yea....I don't know it seems like my Tarantulas always sit in there hides or burrows till dark and then they are jumping around and stuff. The only tarantulas that I have that are really active during the day are my G. rosea..........but they are always active.

I use a day light bulb for my rtb, its on a cycle of 12/12..but I dont mind turning off the light, cause i am not that lazy. Upon occassion, Caleb does come out and bask in his "sun", mind you, not for long periods of time, but he does do it. He is more active at night for sure after it is dark, although, last evening, he was out and about cruising his cage around 6 PM, which his light is still on. With the cycle I run my light, he does not seem stressed out, he eats fine, is not nippy or nervous... he does just great. Now I have never heard that they need the light to maintain healthy skin, but I have heard they need it, but have yet to hear a good explanation why. But, it is possible that it is used to let them know there is a day and night... heck, I am not sure, but I have given Caleb his own "sun" and he does just fine. Plus it provideds some heat to his warm side in the day time.

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Originally Posted by Jeanne

I use a day light bulb for my rtb, its on a cycle of 12/12..but I dont mind turning off the light, cause i am not that lazy.

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Thanks, someone else who isnt too lazy to switch their lighting at night. Also I knew I couldnt be the only one that heard it is good for them or that they need it. I think it is to let them know that it is light out. This is called a photocycle. A photocycle is to keep your herps on a daytime/nighttime schedule usaully 12/12.