Final? Tank Setup

[epilover]

Well, after working through numerous heat lamps and humidity systems, I've finally settled on what should be my finished terrarium for quite some time. The TropiAire humidifier is hooked up to a Profile 9500 Adjustable Flow Aquarium Pump and works wonderfully, allowing me to basically set any humidity level from 45-85%. I covered the top with clear contact paper, leaving a hole in the corner for the heat lamp and some air flow. I switched to a cerramic heater for a few reasons. Firstly, it doesn't have the wide temperature fluctuations I would experience with a basking lamp. And second, it's a set it and forget it deal. The temperature is constantly perfect. It's 90deg during the day and drops to 85deg at night because of my apartment (These are warm side temps, the cool side generally follows 10 deg cooler). So this has negated any need for my previous lamp system, a basking and red lamp, both on timers. If you are thinking about getting one of these cerramic lamps (the element is expensive, about $30-40), be sure to get the 150 watt. Even though it is rated for a tank 50-100 gallons (mine's 30), it's the only one powerful enough. Enjoy!

[Brandon.O]

Very nice.

Although i dont think half logs make them feel very secure.

[epilover]

funny thing about that.....

when i first put those half logs in, i had them pushed against the walls, so they would in fact be like any other hide (notice the sides are covered with black paper). ronin apparently got really pissed. he started trying to move the log out from the wall, and started hissing at it. i went in and moved it a few inches off, so he could get in from either side, and then he was apparently happy. guess he didn't like the feng shui.

[Brandon.O]

LOL, whatever works !!

Have you tried putting somthing else in there just to see how he likes it ?.

I have three hides in Roxys tank and she doesnt use any of them, she would rather stay under her water bowl, Silly snake

[epilover]

The little guy is always in one of the two hides really, he seems quite comfortable. There's also that tree stump kinda thing behind his cold hide that he'll often be chillin on or under.

[led4urhead]

funny thing about that.....

when i first put those half logs in, i had them pushed against the walls, so they would in fact be like any other hide (notice the sides are covered with black paper). ronin apparently got really pissed. he started trying to move the log out from the wall, and started hissing at it. i went in and moved it a few inches off, so he could get in from either side, and then he was apparently happy. guess he didn't like the feng shui.

. See, they can be interior designers too! Thats a good looking enclosure you've got there.

[alexrls]

i wanted to get that humidifier but it didnt come w/ a pump

did urs come with one?

[epilover]

no, it is designed to be used with a regular aquarium air pump.

[alexrls]

where can i get one?
what are the specs?

[Schlyne]

Try the local big chain pet stores.