HairyScaryMark
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I upgraded from 38 Gallon Exo Terra Flexarium to the 100 Gallon model. I know a lot of people here aren't big fan of Flexariums but I got it for £18 UK + postage on ebay and my chameleon seems to be enjoying the extra space.
First thing I did when I got it was get out 'multi surface anti bacterial cleaner' and a large quantity of toilet roll and wiped down the plastic tray + all the plastic poles. I also put the nylon mesh through the washing machine.
My cabling is a complete mess currently and is running through the door. I might make 2 small holes to run the cables for UV through although i'd have to cut then rewire them or re-stich some of the nylon mesh as the (fairly large) fitting is attached to the cables from the starter motor and is too big to fit through a small hole. I don't want to do anything like this before getting some feedback. I would also need to make an additional hole for the heat sensor (which currently isn't in use but should be when I sort out lighting arrangements properly).
Out of interest, what does everyone else do with their thermometers and hygrometers? I have 3 thermomsters (top left and top right + ambient) and a hygrometer.
I have quite a number of additional fake plant but not really any obvious good uses for them at the moment. I'll also be getting som additional jungle vines in the next couple of weeks. Probably combine them together in some fancy way
Ficus Exotica + Ficus Gingseng Bonsai + 2 x small Hibiscus + Ficus benjamina = probably too many plants
Lights - front left-60W + back left-100W + right-40W. I also have a Repti Glo 5.0 UVB strip at the back.... This setup has to be on quite a while before my thermoter reads ~30C. I took out my dimming thermostat to see if it made a difference but I hope to add it back in and move the lights a bit closer to the mesh (and possibly move the 40W bulb further away although I think it's probably alright sitting on top). Need to get something to clamp it onto before moving it is possible
The man himself - perhaps slightly underweight? I've got more types of food arriving next week so hoping he will increase his interest in eating.
More photos can be found here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=79994&id=505049404&l=e376a91982
I had an idea of attaching a hanging basket to the 2nd highest beam at the back with a pothos, a flowering (non toxic) plant and a fog machine. Thought that would create a fairly cool effect with the pothos and fog dropping down from the middle of the cage while increasing humidity and climbing choices. Anyone done anything similar to this before?
I currently use 2 plastic cups with holes in the bottom + a hand mister for watering purposes.
I'd appreciate any feedback on how I can improve this setup and if anything is particualrly correct i'd like to know so I don't change it when making future improvements.
First thing I did when I got it was get out 'multi surface anti bacterial cleaner' and a large quantity of toilet roll and wiped down the plastic tray + all the plastic poles. I also put the nylon mesh through the washing machine.
My cabling is a complete mess currently and is running through the door. I might make 2 small holes to run the cables for UV through although i'd have to cut then rewire them or re-stich some of the nylon mesh as the (fairly large) fitting is attached to the cables from the starter motor and is too big to fit through a small hole. I don't want to do anything like this before getting some feedback. I would also need to make an additional hole for the heat sensor (which currently isn't in use but should be when I sort out lighting arrangements properly).
Out of interest, what does everyone else do with their thermometers and hygrometers? I have 3 thermomsters (top left and top right + ambient) and a hygrometer.
I have quite a number of additional fake plant but not really any obvious good uses for them at the moment. I'll also be getting som additional jungle vines in the next couple of weeks. Probably combine them together in some fancy way
Ficus Exotica + Ficus Gingseng Bonsai + 2 x small Hibiscus + Ficus benjamina = probably too many plants
Lights - front left-60W + back left-100W + right-40W. I also have a Repti Glo 5.0 UVB strip at the back.... This setup has to be on quite a while before my thermoter reads ~30C. I took out my dimming thermostat to see if it made a difference but I hope to add it back in and move the lights a bit closer to the mesh (and possibly move the 40W bulb further away although I think it's probably alright sitting on top). Need to get something to clamp it onto before moving it is possible
The man himself - perhaps slightly underweight? I've got more types of food arriving next week so hoping he will increase his interest in eating.
More photos can be found here http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=79994&id=505049404&l=e376a91982
I had an idea of attaching a hanging basket to the 2nd highest beam at the back with a pothos, a flowering (non toxic) plant and a fog machine. Thought that would create a fairly cool effect with the pothos and fog dropping down from the middle of the cage while increasing humidity and climbing choices. Anyone done anything similar to this before?
I currently use 2 plastic cups with holes in the bottom + a hand mister for watering purposes.
I'd appreciate any feedback on how I can improve this setup and if anything is particualrly correct i'd like to know so I don't change it when making future improvements.