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Brew Contributing Member
Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 123 Location: SUFFOLK UK
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject: Viv size |
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I'm due to pick a 3-4 month old panther from Lee in a few weeks, I will go into an Exo terra for around 4 months. In the mean time I'm going to build my own Viv for to house it in after that. I'm not 100% sure about the best size, I was planning to make it 3ft wide x 2ft deep by 4ft high. The top will be mesh and there will be a 3ft wide x 1ft high mesh strip on the front at the bottom, the remainder will be glass and wood. I could also put some vents in the back.
What are your thoughts on the size, is it a case of the bigger the better, or should I slightly reduce the width, depth, height?
Your thoughts as ever are welcomed. |
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mcfluffin CaptiveBred Addict!
Joined: 21 Mar 2007 Posts: 943
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Viv size |
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Brew wrote: | I will go into an Exo terra for around 4 months. |
That will be very difficult for you, sorry to hear that
Seriously though, that viv sounds great for an adult panther. I have my nosy be in a 3x2x4 ft viv. Although vivs can be smaller, he certainly benefits from the size and it provides a very good temperature gradient. If you have room for a viv like that then definitely build it!
The ventilation all sounds good too by the way _________________
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for that McF, LMAO .... well I hope he grows quickly so I don't have to spend to long in the Exo Terra. Would you mind advising on the type/wattage basking lamp your using or would recommend.
Thanks for your advise. |
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tigerbaby2k Key Member
Joined: 24 Dec 2007 Posts: 361 Location: Cardiff / Newport
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Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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After your time spent in the exo terra Brew you will know just what a Cham will want hehe! Space! lol! Sounds fab. Post piccies! Fancy building me two?! _________________ Sophxx
Counting down the weeks til I get my Cham! My beardie is 10 1/2 years old
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mcfluffin CaptiveBred Addict!
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: |
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I use a 100W powersun I sometimes fancy sitting underneath it...it's toasty _________________
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captainmerkin Key Member
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: |
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Sounds good.
Lighting really needs to be done based on your set up I have found.. its no good putting a really hot bulb with a plant virtually touching it, a nice clear space works with a decent W bulb.
I use a 60w sunglow when its warm in the house and nothing at night, or a permenantly on 75w red bulb if its cold.
I also picked up a blue dark light 75w bulb and found that this actually generated more heat than the others by far, but it didnt look great. |
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captainmerkin Key Member
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Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Sounds good.
Lighting really needs to be done based on your set up I have found.. its no good putting a really hot bulb with a plant virtually touching it, a nice clear space works with a decent W bulb.
I use a 60w sunglow when its warm in the house and nothing at night, or a permenantly on 75w red bulb if its cold.
I also picked up a blue dark light 75w bulb and found that this actually generated more heat than the others by far, but it didnt look great. |
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Joined: 16 Apr 2008 Posts: 123 Location: SUFFOLK UK
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Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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My only concern with this size is the height, most heat lamps I see only seem to penetrate around 2 foot, is that going to cause me problems? Would I also be better off with 2 UV lights as opposed to just the one? |
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