My Tank Redesign

[cowana]

Sorry this isn't in the show off your enclosure section, but I can't find it since Tapatalk updated. Also, I apologize for the poor picture quality. I participate in this forum from my phone (it's the only internet I have) and it doesn't take the greatest photos. :-(

It is a 40 gallon breeder terrarium. I have 7 different hides in there including 2 moist hides... One on each end. The substrate is an Exo-Terra Sand Mat that I was careful to remove any loose pieces before adding. I do plan on putting up a background to hide some of the wires once I can find one I like.

If anyone has ways I can improve the design, or constructive criticism please share.

 

[zakdat]

That looks great!

 

[cowana]

Zakdat- Thanks, I was trying to go for a naturalistic look. [emoji5]️

 

[jfleegs]

Nicce! Lots of expensive stuff in there. I still use tupper ware for my moist hides. Just easy and can't talk myself into spending $28 for a hide. Yours looks great though!

 

[Kristi23]

I moved this to the housing section.

I think it looks great. I'm curious to know how tough it is to keep the mat clean/sterilized though. I know reptile carpet is horrible for that.

 

[cowana]

Thanks everyone! I am pretty happy with how it has turned out! Always looking for ways to improve it, though.

JFleegs- Believe me I waited to buy just about everything on sale or picked it up at a reptile show for nowhere near list price. I have decided to make this and my Beardies tank show pieces in my living room, so I wanted them as nice as possible. The hides were only $18/each from Josh's Frogs, and then during Christmas they had an extra 15% off plus free shipping! Woohoo!

I will continue to use Tupperware and other generic decor in my other enclosures, though.

Kristi23- Thanks for moving this for me. I debated whether it should go under Housing or the Show Off Your Leo section. I appreciate it. [emoji4]

This has been much easier to keep clean than carpet. It is a rubber material with a rocky surface on top, so it doesn't absorb spills, feces, whatnot. When they knock water out of their dish I either have to dab it up or it will evaporate. You can't see it, but in their "potty corner" I have extra thick and absorbent "shop quality" paper towels quartered to relieve themselves on and so far no accidents. However, on the advice of others when it is time for the thorough cleaning all that is needed is a soft toothbrush to scrub soiled spots, cleaning solution (either spray or soak), use a hose to rinse well, and lay out to dry. Just need to be careful to remove any loose pieces that maybe dislodged, but I didn't have many when I did this before adding to the tank. I also found that it transmits and holds heat from the UTH really well. I am so far pleased with it. [emoji3]