AFT set-up/substrate

[acpart]

I am thinking very tentatively about getting an AFT (or a pair) some day. From what I've been reading, most people keep them on paper towel or tile (which is what I do with my leos) and mist periodically. I'm not thrilled with the idea of misting either substrate. I would imagine keeping an AFT with their greater humidity needs similarly to my crested gecko: a planted tank with an eco earth substrate (and maybe some sphagnum moss on some or all of the tank floor). Since an AFT needs belly heat and a crestie doesn't, there would be about a third of the tank with tile and a UTH, or else a UTH against the back wall and no tile. There would be lighting during the day for the plants. Does anyone keep their AFT's like this? Is it practical?

Aliza

 

[acpart]

Doesn't anyone have any thoughts about this?

Aliza

 

[Albey]

Here is how I house mine. I use Repti-Bark as a substrate.

Female

Male

 

[ReptileMan27]

I have mine on coco fiber, it will hold the moisture better then paper towels.

 

[Ccrashca069]

I was told the coco fiber was good for AFT's but with the person that told me I disregarded it lol

 

[ReptileMan27]

I was told the coco fiber was good for AFT's but with the person that told me I disregarded it lol

I can only say from my experience with it. Been using it for a few years for my AFT and like it.

 

[Ccrashca069]

Well coming from an experienced herper and you have AFT's then thats good enough for me Jason.