Hi guys! I have just set up my tank. Here are some details:

Tank base size: 2ft x 1ft
Substrate: newspaper at the bottom, 1 inch aspen shavings
Water bowl: about 5" x 5"

Preparation: all plastic plants, hide, and driftwood have been washed with a mild soap and water. When dried, I sprayed an anti-mite product (for the enclosure and not those sprayed directly on the BP) and let it sit for an entire day.











Her usual set up is just newspaper, a hide, and a water bowl. However, ever since the new setup, my BP has been active all the time. She can be found trying to escape through the wire mesh at the top even with all the new hiding spots.

Just wondering if this is a normal response to a "brand new environment" or is this something bad (eg. the aspen shavings are killing her, the new smells are killing her, etc)?

Please help!