Hello again!
I feel I ask too many questions on here, but am still trying to find the perfect set up for my BP!
I have decided to switch my 2 year old BP to a glass tank after experiencing several difficulties with the plastic tub (the bottom warped and separated from the UTH even though it is regulated by a Zilla thermostat with the probe between the UTH and bottom of tub and me checking regularly with a Temp Gun). I might just be unlucky, but the plastic tub just doesn't seem to be working out and I'd rather have something sturdier and longer-lasting.
With that said, I was offered a great deal on a basically brand-new Exo Terra 36x18x18 tank (was only used for like a month before the owner switched to a rack system with more BPs).
Firstly, any tips on sterilizing a used tank? I read running it under hot water with Dawn dish soap(??) and using herp-safe tank cleaner, but has anyone ever had experience with this? I was also thinking to spray it down with MiteSpray just in case?
Next, any tips on keeping the humidity up? I am thinking to use something to cover the screen top- what material do you recommend? Plastic, cardboard, foil tape? Should I also try covering the sides of the tank with something to hold in humidity and heat? I have Foil Tape, which I was wondering would work to just completely cover the screen with a gap for her CHE?
And lastly, I want to switch substrate. I am currently using the Forrest Floor substrate (100% cypress), which I like the chunky texture off, but I've noticed it becomes extremely dry after like a week with the CHE and UTH. I was thinking a combination of like Eco Earth and Cypress? But I'm worried with the dusty Coco fiber to be accidentally inhaled or something? What's your favorite?
Recommendations would be great! Thanks all!
Originally Posted by Hannahvh
Hello again!
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