Setting Up Journey

[BleuSaphir]

I have set up this enclosure. Wow! It was very confusing at first. I unscrewed every sets of the bottom, top, and back panels three times…that how confused I was. Took literally an hour. I have the stand still unboxed. Many other necessities missing. Slowly building my up to have everything complete.


I bought the LED deluxe for the acrylic panel door. I know many opted not to get this. With the red lights (not bothered to use them. Zoo Med should entirely changed for all white LED for viewing) But I figured I could hack the LED light for a new set from another manufacturer when Zoo Med kind go out on me. Having the removable tray was a bonus without buying it separately. I do agree, this is flimsily build.

I’m really thinking to use this Fatsia japonica as a filler. While I find some good tall house plant tree. This plant has not been potted for outdoor. Like originally intended. And it been thriving indoors in it pot I bought it in.

 

[Raymond1412]

Wow!! Good job on the big enclosure!! Having the removable substrate tray does help a lot!! You have to add a lot more plants, vines, and maybe one or two big branches in there!! If you want, also add your preferred log or dome feeder!! Your chameleon is going to love that!

 

[BleuSaphir]

Like I said , I am missing a LOT of essentials. I still need light fixture for the UVB. I want to order the dragon stand ledges for branches.


I have put in my corner spot like I envision. I have have to entirely find a new stand that will fit in that corner for the enclosure and elevation to open with ease. LOL

 

[Raymond1412]

Hmm, I can try to look for a stand for that corner!! I am getting a new stand as well, so I will keep my eye out!

 

[elizaann2]

Like I said , I am missing a LOT of essentials. I still need light fixture for the UVB. I want to order the dragon stand ledges for branches.


I have put in my corner spot like I envision. I have have to entirely find a new stand that will fit in that corner for the enclosure and elevation to open with ease. LOL

The dragon strand ledges are super nice

 

[MissSkittles]

Is it the ReptiBreeze stand that you have? Those are pretty decent and sturdier that you’d think. I had full bioactive set ups in my enclosures, which are super heavy, and the stands held the weight. I was afraid that if I breathed too hard they would all collapse which is why I opted for heavy duty shelving instead. I’m currently using them for regular enclosures.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Is it the ReptiBreeze stand that you have? Those are pretty decent and sturdier that you’d think. I had full bioactive set ups in my enclosures, which are super heavy, and the stands held the weight. I was afraid that if I breathed too hard they would all collapse which is why I opted for heavy duty shelving instead. I’m currently using them for regular enclosures.

This great to hear the stand is sturdy. I just need to find out if the elevation for the stand hight elevation is perfect for me to open the door with ease. LOL
The corner of my room fit perfect for the enclosure. But at ground base I can’t access the door what so ever with my tv console in the way. And my desk on the other side.

 

[Sonny13]

Congrats on the enclosure. Used the same plant in mine. Are you going for bioactive?
For the build this could give you some inspiration https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/low-budget-enclosure-setup.2462/
Keep us posted

 

[BleuSaphir]

Congrats on the enclosure. Used the same plant in mine. Are you going for bioactive?
For the build this could give you some inspiration https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/low-budget-enclosure-setup.2462/
Keep us posted

Yes, going bioactive.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Getting back in action. It will be on a stand soon.
Still trying to get my room into a new transformation look.

 

[MissSkittles]

Getting back in action. It will be on a stand soon.
Still trying to get my room into a new transformation look. View attachment 356632

It’s nice to have you back.

 

[BleuSaphir]

It’s nice to have you back.

Definitely will be back full time

 

[elizaann2]

Welcome back!

 

[BleuSaphir]

I saw some Ficus microcarpa offered at Walmart last Sunday. Unfortunately many shopper bought the best ones.
I couldn’t pass up the price either. I picked the last one. It should sprout new growth over time.

Will be shopping for another one at Lowe’s next time for a fuller tree. If I could find Cape Honeysuckle shrub. That be next focal plant. Of course some Pothos or prayer plants for the top canopy of the cage.

 

[BleuSaphir]

I wanted to see how it look in the setup…I had to trimmed the stick pole. I might have to light trim on the top layer of the tree too!

 

[BleuSaphir]

Could anyone point to me this would be good for for the enclosure?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/ROOT-POUCH-1-Pack-15-x-1-Brown-Fabric/5000852149

 

[MissSkittles]

Hmmmm


Obviously not the same enclosure, but these are what I’ve been using to contain my bioactive substrate. They work very well! I do use a substrate tray beneath and as extra insurance have plastic sheeting/tarp below everything. You may want to get a tad larger than the 27” to be able to tuck it properly into the corners. Some do come as squares. Let me look and see if I can find what I’ve seen before.

 

[MissSkittles]

Well that didn’t take as long as I thought. I actually have one of those hanging around, but I’ve no idea why. I remember that I used the bags that were 65 gallon, which are these. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Root-Po...th-Handles-Planter-1-Pack-BB900-65H/306677198 If you aren’t in any rush, I can see how the 45 gal pouch fits in a standard enclosure tomorrow or the next day and let you know. Then there is this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DP2DOYE?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 I recently bought one of the 2x4’ size and while it’s a better quality than the cheap one I bought previously, it’s not as good as the root pouch brand.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Well that didn’t take as long as I thought. I actually have one of those hanging around, but I’ve no idea why. I remember that I used the bags that were 65 gallon, which are these. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Root-Po...th-Handles-Planter-1-Pack-BB900-65H/306677198 If you aren’t in any rush, I can see how the 45 gal pouch fits in a standard enclosure tomorrow or the next day and let you know. Then there is this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DP2DOYE?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 I recently bought one of the 2x4’ size and while it’s a better quality than the cheap one I bought previously, it’s not as good as the root pouch brand.

I was actually wanting to know about the the one at Home Depot. I thought it the same one at a Lowe’s. Lol

 

[MzLaurie]

Looks great. Btw beware Fatsia plant's sap is toxic to dogs, causing oral irritation and gastrointestinal issues. Immediate vet attention needed if your dog ingests any part of the plant. I would avoid this plant if I were you.