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Darky
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 Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:01 pm Post subject: Chameleon project |
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Well,
I've just sorted out the basics of the setup I'll be using for the Chameleon which I plan to get soon.
The current setup is a 60x45x60 exo terra terrarium with refletor housing a incandesant bulb to be connected to a dimmer stat & a arcadia reflector with a 10% uv bulb on a timer, I've also included 2 tempreture probs to ensure I can monitor the temps accurately from both sides of the viv.
Its very much work in progress at the moment, the next step will be to replace the backing on the viv with either a new exo terra one or a modified one with plants in situ & then a ficus & vines.
Any suggestions or advice is appreciated.
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kroakykaren
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That looks great James, here is mine its the same size all planted up, i have my young Mitsio in there.
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Darky
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject: |
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Wheres the mitsio? LOL well hidden i imagine..
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kroakykaren
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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he is on the very back vine James, look for his tail 
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Darky
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Spotted..sneaky thing!!
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PaulG
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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nice setup karen. thats what I like about chameleon viv's...
you can be sooo creative.
My yemen's viv is full of bits and pieces including a 3foot high fake plant.
anyway, I am sure u will make a great job Darky! 
Paul
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Darky
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| Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Paul I do intend to do a very good job of it & also show others how it can be done carefully...
More pics to follow in a few days when some of the viv furniture arives..
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thomas mcpherson
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Darky
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Well,
After a little work i've got the viv setup roughly how I want it, I've got what I think is enough climbing optoins for the panther & some space for it as well as I have read from other forum users they like their space a bit too, This will be fine tuned to the Chams specific needs mind.
Also note i've not got the basking spot bulb fitted yet thats coming later in the week.
Let me know your thoughts guys...
Cheers James
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kroakykaren
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great, if it was mine i put a couple or even just one horizontal perch for him to bask on, mine like to lounge on theirs
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