New Enclosure!! 4'x2'x4'

[LarroBearo]

I have been working on this new enclosure for a bit now and finally got it where I could transfer. I know there are mixed reviews thes kind of enclosures however I went with the 4x2x4 PVC Toxirium enclosure. Structurally it's pretty sturdy. My only concern was ventilation. This enclosure is not made with any besides the screen top. I cut and installed two vents on the bottom sides to help get more air flow. (If you zoom you can kinda see) With the fogger on it seems to be sufficient being there really isn't much settling inside. Hoping this is enough. I have 2 Arcadia jungle dawn lights and a 24" T5 UV light as well as his basking bulb. I am also planning on installing a mister in the front two corners to spray once or twice a week to assist with humidity. I am monitoring the environment closely to ensure everything stays at correct temperatures etc. Does anyone have any extra advice to help improve his new home? Want to make sure he has the best life we can give him. Do I need more airflow? Anyone have any recommendations for plants to fill in the empty spaces in the top areas?

 

[LizardLurkin]

It looks lovely and spacious to boot! I would definitely recommend more horizontal and diagonal sticks so traversal is easier, and pothos are always a good filler plant.

The custom ventilation looks nice. It's fairly easy to get more air flow by placing a cheap PC fan ontop of the mesh hood, sucking air from within and blowing it outwards. Maybe a couple to account for its width? Perhaps anyone here who runs glass/pvc enclosures might chime in, but that's the popular method I see in regards to hybrid enclosures (all enclosed but screen door) so it probably applies here too
Your man looks super cute

 

[MissSkittles]

Wow! I love that enclosure! You’ve set it up beautifully too! I do agree that more branches or vines will be appreciated by your handsome guy. I like using natural branches and if the lichen doesn’t come off from a little wash/scrub, it gets to stay and I love how it looks. Having a variety of diameters also adds to the natural look while enabling those litter mitten feet muscles to get some good work outs.
Do you have just the one 24” UVB? Generally you want your uvb to span the width of the enclosure. I have double wides too and use two 24” UVBs for each. Arcadia does make 48” long fixtures too, but getting just another 24” is easier.

 

[LarroBearo]

It looks lovely and spacious to boot! I would definitely recommend more horizontal and diagonal sticks so traversal is easier, and pothos are always a good filler plant.

The custom ventilation looks nice. It's fairly easy to get more air flow by placing a cheap PC fan ontop of the mesh hood, sucking air from within and blowing it outwards. Maybe a couple to account for its width? Perhaps anyone here who runs glass/pvc enclosures might chime in, but that's the popular method I see in regards to hybrid enclosures (all enclosed but screen door) so it probably applies here too
Your man looks

Wow! I love that enclosure! You’ve set it up beautifully too! I do agree that more branches or vines will be appreciated by your handsome guy. I like using natural branches and if the lichen doesn’t come off from a little wash/scrub, it gets to stay and I love how it looks. Having a variety of diameters also adds to the natural look while enabling those litter mitten feet muscles to get some good work outs.
Do you have just the one 24” UVB? Generally you want your uvb to span the width of the enclosure. I have double wides too and use two 24” UVBs for each. Arcadia does make 48” long fixtures too, but getting just another 24” is easier.

I do have more sticks going in tomorrow. Ran out of zip ties. I do only have 1 24" UVB. Will definitely be getting another one in a few days. Thanks for that advice. Reptar still doesn't know what to think about his new home but hasn't had a lot of time to scope it out. I installed the vents and then went straight into putting plants in. Some came out of his old enclosure so once started there was no turning back.