Disclaimer: The following is derived from my understanding of US policy (it should be noted that I am from Canada so my understanding of US policy is limited to a few branches of environmental government). Additionally, my degree is in Earth and Environmental Science. While there is some overlap...
Those vines look nice, though I agree that there could be branches. If you can double check the uvb type. Generally a 5.0 linear uvb is suggested for sub-adults. Try to get your humidity up a bit.
Some chameleons are quite fond of lying around in the heat, and if he seems healthy and has access...
Even if the fish species is found in your area there could be genetic consequence. Most fish species can be found in a wide variety of locations which are often isolated from each other. Overtime, slight genetic differences may become favoured in a certain environment, as the fish which are more...
I have a few tropical plants in the window which my veiled is allowed to crawl in when I am home. I have found that creating a "hand bridge" to help him get to more challenging locations has helped to establish trust. Also, another vote for hand feeding.
The initial set up and calibration for my first veiled enclosure took much longer than I expected, and I ended up missing the opportunity to purchase the veiled I was planning for. As a result I had vacant enclosure for a good 6 months, though felt well prepared when the next opportunity...
For misting, automatic systems are likely not as bad as you think. It is possible to attach a shower curtain on one side of a mesh enclosure if you are worried about a mess. I would also suggest a hygrometer to monitor humidity, they are available for about $15 (CAD) at your local pet store...
I have heard nothing but good things about Arcadia and was quite excited for the new lamp! I will contact them, and still plan to use an Arcadia for the next one.
Today I received an Arcadia 6% 24 watt t5 UVB lamp in the mail as to replace a 6 month old Retisun lamp. It was put into a Zoomed t5 fixture (recommended 24 watt HO bulbs only), and within 10 minutes, smoke billowed from the sides of the fixture and both the lamp and fixture ceased to work. The...
@Julia777 For a short period of time, Kafka decided that he would prefer to drink straight from the mister's nozzle, rather than off the leaves or from the dripper.