I finally finished my winter project, two new GTP vivariums.

Each is approximately 32" x 18" x 24". I used a layer of hydroton pellets on the bottom, used bioactive substrate, created small "rivers", and planted the tanks with plants that ought to thrive in this environment.

The back is 1/4" styrofoam coated with brown silicone, coconut mulch and moss. The plants on the back are planted in cork bark tubes cut at a 45 degree angle.

I used two 18W life-glo T8s in each cage. The light is amazing (I was shocked by how much blue these GTPs have when I saw them under this light). The T8s are hooked up to a ballast that creates a dusk/dawn effect by dimming the lights over a 20 minute period. Neat.

Heat is from a RHP attached to a custom lid.






This is Victor, my male:


He's gone off his food since his sexy new lady friend Henrietta moved in next door:







Blue tum!