Recent content by BrianD

I also just recently added a 6500k CF to help keep the plants growing. It is slightly raised up above the cage top, so it doesn't change the temps inside at all. I don't think the UV bulb and the incandescent basking bulb were going to keep the plants alive for long. Good idea? :confused:

Thank you for the reply. I am currently doing 2 5 minute and 1 3 minute mistings. First one for 5 minutes about 15 minutes after lights on. The second also for 5 minutes about 4 hours later. The last one for 3 minutes about 2 hours before lights out. Still experimenting with what works in the...

Hey everyone, I have been trying to read a ton on these forums to get better informed about my new Jacksons chameleon. I have him all set up, with just a few minor changes I plan on in his cage. (I posted some pics in an earlier thread and updated them yesterday) I didn't see an answer to this...

I also was wondering if anyone knows if branches from my cherry tree were safe. I'm going to be trimming it soon and some of the smaller branches may make nice perches. It would also add color and texture variety from just manzanita.

OK, so I have added some more foliage and moved the perches to spots better suited for basking or getting UV exposure. I have not replaced the bamboo yet, but I will be getting some nice manzanita branches soon to add to the cage to increase climbing highways and chill spots and to replace the...

I will definitely get some more plants in there ASAP. I'm also looking forward to watching the videos you linked Solid Snake, which I will have to do tonight since my work internet is restricted and they get blocked. You recommend branches from outside instead of bamboo. Do you treat them in...

I did see a few minutes of the video from Rawdawg, which is where I got the idea for the stand. I was unaware about the ficus being an issue. I thought it was a common plant kept in chameleon enclosures. It does feel a little bare to me. I like the idea of adding an umbrella plant and some...

I was hoping you guys could give me any constructive criticism you may have regarding the set up I just finished for my Jackson's chameleon. It is an 18x18x36 all screen cage with aluminum frame. I built a pvc stand it is sitting on. I have a Mistking with a single mister that I covered with a...

Thank you everyone for the responses. I'm going to add a layer of hydroton at the bottom of the pot since the rain falls directly over the center of the plant. I will post some pictures of my set up soon for some constructive criticism. Brian

Thanks again. Sounds like I'm over thinking it and worried for no reason.

Thank you for the response. I guess i am mostly worried that the plant will die if constantly kept in soaking wet soil. I am using a mistking modified to rain instead of mist and it will be fixed in 1 spot so it can not be moved. The plant is directly under it so the soil will not have any...

I am going to use a ficus tree i purchased from the hardware store as my main plant in my Jascksons chameleons's cage. I know about rinsing and repotting with soil that has no ferts or pearlite, but I wasn't sure about soil drainage. I am planning on some pretty heavy watering and am worried...

Thank you for the replies. I did read the care sheet here on Jacksons. It seemed there was so much other info I came across while reading through other threads that I was just trying to have the most up to date info/opinions as possible as I know in many forums care sheets can be out of date...

Very cool, Thank you! I am also a fan of Repashy, so I will get some of their non D3 calcium sups.

What brand of plain calcium would you recommend? I could not find a calcium without D3 in my local big box pet store yesterday.