Chamycon2016
Member
Hello all. So I'm not totally sure where to put this but as you may have read there are gnat sized bugs (like 1-3) flying around my Cham's cage. What are these and where are they coming from?
Gnat type bugs in cage
- Thread starter Chamycon2016
- Start date
Chamycon2016
Member
How do I help with the drainage? I have a bucket under the cage that collects the water but it has to stay moist in there too...
If you have live plants in the enclosure they tend to have moist soil and thus attract the gnats.
BKO Overdrive
Established Member
Im just starting to get these as well. Guess i need to lower my misting times. Its set for 4 times, might tone it down to 3
I have tried putting a layer of sand on top of the soil in my plants before putting the rocks on top and this has helped in the past. I don't know if I would reduce misting times due to gnats. I'd be more inclined to just have a few of them flying around rather than risk proper hydration.
BKO Overdrive
Established Member
True, i do have left over sand from having a laying bin, Im going to redo her cage this weekend. The plants in there now are getting rough. She was receptive so i didnt want to change her stuff up to much so she can be comfortable with it when she lays but i had one gnat, now i have two and i have three live plants in there and no fake ones. but all of them the soil is exposed. Never had an issue with my girl eating the soil
Alexander1
Avid Member
I have one or two flying around, they're just gonna be there, I'd rather have my Cham hydrated. I've seen my Cham stare at them
