Setting up my First Cage

[D Newb]

Hi All,
I'm setting up my new cage and would love any advice you have. Here is the current revision. I've lowered some of the plants to provide a better spread of coverage as well as a more defined basking spot thanks to Bemans' advice. I have a solarmeter that is reading right at 3.0 when I measure 2" above the basking branch as well as 83°
I'm still working on placement of additional networking branches. Thanks again to everyone here, it really helps takes the information overload away.

 

[D Newb]

Additional image of the cage without the plants

 

[Hawaiian Rose]

Welcome! I'm new also but the folks here have great advice on everything.

 

[BostonKeith]

Good tip would to be raise those planters a inch or two so air can circulate the floor! This well help dry everything out between mistings quicker!

 

[D Newb]

I spent some time this week getting everything in place. I'm happy with the current setup and always open to suggestions from experienced keepers. Thanks!

 

[MissSkittles]

Looks good! You could maybe add more branches…I like giving lots of little roads for them.

 

[Tkrd69]

What is your draining tray from? Would like to see how you set that up. Overall your enclosure looks sweet

 

[D Newb]

I bought a drain pan from a online plumbing store and placed drainage bricks inside for the cage to be raised up. I used silicone to glue rubber to the tops to protect the aluminum of the cage. There is a drain that runs to a catch bucket below in case of overflow.

 

[Tkrd69]

Thanks for pic I do better when I can see it, now my troubles will be over and my wife will be happy