my first vivarium attempt

scbikes2045 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 10:20 PM

hey new to this first post! haha anyways this was my first attemp, what do you guys think? its 36x12x18 i wanna get some azeures but im not sure its suitable for them, if not what should i get somewhat ground dwelling? or even a mixed species tank?

i havent and cant make up my mind, so any input as well as tips, dos donts ect are much appreciated!

thanks!
john

froggsong · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 12:07 AM

That looks great! especially for a first attempt! You should do many many more... we are picture junkies and need our fix!

beckdg · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 12:10 AM

looks pretty good for a first attempt.

i'd like some pics with better detail though. maybe cut the lights in the room and turn on the lights in the viv.

i'm not sure of your herp experience but for the most part on a first attempt a mixed tank per say is out of the question. it can be done but there are factors involved that suggest you should have a decent amount of experience with each particular animal (not just species) prior to introduction.

how we doin for heat... what's the humidity like... is the top closed in... give us some info to work with and suggestions should be better suited for your setup.

scbikes2045 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 04:48 PM

As far as heat and humidity I haven't ordered my gauges yet, feel likes about 70-80 degrees and very humid probably 80% before sprayings, and as far as herp experiance I have 10 bearded dragons 35 leopard geckos 2 panther chams a pacman frog 3 FBT , I'm prety knowledgeable about herps that's y I would like to get PDF but I also like the idea of mixed species! Thanks

beckdg · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 06:52 PM

sounds good for darts... if not close. is the water area cut off so they can't get under there? i'd say if that's closed off and it's not too deep heat and humidity can always be adjusted.

scbikes2045 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 07:12 PM

Yea they can't get under the FB I siliconed the screen to the bottom and up the sides har to explain but it's sealed off, an the water is maybe 2 inches deep at most but I can always add more gravel to make the water less deep, also you ant tell but the big log on the right is actually a water fall

RecycledAgain · #7 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 07:49 PM

Darts don't swim well, their feet just arnt built for it. I agree with you and beck though, looks like a picturesque dart tank to me. It appears to me as if you let the egg crate sag to create the water feature right ? Can you lower the water level a bit so they can touch bottom or is the filter to tall?

Dan

scbikes2045 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 08:10 PM

No I cut the egg crate back a bit and let screen drape over that edgethen siliconed it to the bottom of the tank and filled with rock/gravel, like I say I can raise the gravel level in the water only to lake it shallower, or I may put some polished rocks in it something like that, I can't lower the water itsself because the filter/pump is too tall

RecycledAgain · #9 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 09:05 PM

Thats the frustrating thing with water feature filters, the intakes all seem to tall. I feel like You end up making 1/3 of your tank gap and filter space.
The gravel is a short term option if you want shallow water for darts.They seem to be able to get around in water, just not for long with out escape routs.

Dan

scbikes2045 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 09:22 PM

Yea I think they would be able to get outbid need be, the water isn't any deeper than 2 inches and it's about 15 wide by 4wide by 2 deep at the most, I'd prefer darts but is there any easily adaptable mixed species? Such as anoles , FBT , FbN, salamanders? Anything that goes well together?