I need a site for building a pyggie terrarium.

[BocaJan]

I am going to get some pygs and have lists of things needed to build a terrarium for their home, but really need some good directions for creating the layers. Is there a good how to site? Anyone got a link?

 

[Chase]

http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=63

 

[Lizardlover]

bottom layer of hydroton balls which can be purchased from home depot.

a layer of window screen.

a middle layer of aquarium charcoal, which can be purchased at almost any pet store.

another layer of window screen.

3 -4 inches of organic potting soil, I like to use Jungle brand soil which can be bought at home depot/lowes.

You will want to use a 2.0 uvb bulb or just an old 5.0, I cover half of the uvb bulb so its dim in the enclosure but there are spots where they can get uvb, and I have noticed them bask.

you will also want to use plants like pothos, trumpet vine, bouganvilia, and ferns, that do well in the low light conditions, and dont require lots of light. Just plant them directly intot the soil.

 

[BocaJan]

Thanks guys. Very helpful.

 

[Lizardlover]

I have noticed that a trio fits nicely in either a 20 gallon long or 18x18x18 exoterra.

 

[Chase]

I have noticed that a trio fits nicely in either a 20 gallon long or 18x18x18 exoterra.

I have had 1.4 in a 20 long, but that was pushing it. Usually a trio is suggested for 20 gallons.

 

[Lizardlover]

I have had 1.4 in a 20 long, but that was pushing it. Usually a trio is suggested for 20 gallons.

and I had 1.2 in 10 gal, but again, pushing it.

 

[Klemins]

bottom layer of hydroton balls which can be purchased from home depot.

a layer of window screen.

a middle layer of aquarium charcoal, which can be purchased at almost any pet store.

another layer of window screen.

3 -4 inches of organic potting soil, I like to use Jungle brand soil which can be bought at home depot/lowes.

You will want to use a 2.0 uvb bulb or just an old 5.0, I cover half of the uvb bulb so its dim in the enclosure but there are spots where they can get uvb, and I have noticed them bask.

you will also want to use plants like pothos, trumpet vine, bouganvilia, and ferns, that do well in the low light conditions, and dont require lots of light. Just plant them directly intot the soil.

You've been able to find hydroton at Home Depot? Everyone says it's at many nurseries and garden centers but no one carries it around me.

 

[panthercham]

You've been able to find hydroton at Home Depot? Everyone says it's at many nurseries and garden centers but no one carries it around me.

Try a Hydroponics store...they always carry it

 

[Klemins]

That's what I've been doing, it's just very out of the way.

 

[Lizardlover]

That's what I've been doing, it's just very out of the way.

Its where you buy stuff for orchids. I find it at home depot though, not lowes. If your home depot doesn't sell orchids then they probably dont sell hydroton either.

 

[BocaJan]

I found it at Home Depot.

You've been able to find hydroton at Home Depot? Everyone says it's at many nurseries and garden centers but no one carries it around me.

 

[laurie]

These are one's Jerm sent me, they are excellent.



Here are some helpful links:

Brev. info:
http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=46
http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=63
http://adcham.com/html/taxonomy/spec...icaudatus.html
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Jerm

 

[CleaTheChameleon]

These are one's Jerm sent me, they are excellent.



Here are some helpful links:

Brev. info:
http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=46
http://www.chameleonnews.com/?page=article&id=63
http://adcham.com/html/taxonomy/spec...icaudatus.html
__________________
Jerm

Laurie were there suppose to pics of your guys? I can see the pics if thats the case