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How to Create a Tropical Vivarium

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Create a Tropical Vivarium

Have you ever wondered what your lizards tank would look like if it was tropical? Well, look no further, because I am here to tell you how to make a naturalistic tropical vivarium for your critter!

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  1. 1
    Fill the bottom of the tank with pebbles. These will act as drainage.
  2. 2
    Put terrarium mat over the pebbles. This will filter water.
  3. 3
    Cover the mat with the mulch substrate. Leave about a quarter of the tank uncovered.
  4. 4
    Put the acrylic sheet over the uncovered area of the tank.
  5. 5
    Plant the first plant in the corner.
  6. 6
    Put the branches in an arboreal (climbing) position.
  7. 7
    Place the log down in width so that it is on an angle.
  8. 8
    Place the heating rock under the log.
  9. 9
    Place the heating pad near the plant.
  10. 10
    Put the hide-away log near the heating pad, and under the plant.
  11. 11
    Put the basking light over the shade log.
  12. 12
    Place the long light evenly across the enclosure
  13. 13
    Fill the acrylic part with water. Replace water every week.
  14. 14
    Spray with bottle 2-5 times a day.

Edit Tips

  • You can vary the size and dimension of the tank to your liking.
  • 10 gallon tanks are only suitable for 2 small, non-aggressive lizards, a few non-aggressive frogs, 1 larger frog or one larger lizard.

Edit Warnings

  • Research your animal before making this tank, because some animals can die in these temperatures and humidity's.
  • Wash your hands after handling your reptile or amphibian.

Edit Things You'll Need

  • 10-20 gallon tank
  • Bag of pebbles
  • 10 gallon terrarium mat
  • Terrarium or gardening mulch
  • Acrylic sheet that is as wide as your tank and as long as a quarter of your tank
  • Plant
  • 2-3 branches
  • Half log
  • Heating rock
  • Heating pad
  • Hide-away log
  • Basking light
  • Long white light
  • Spray bottle

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Last edited:
April 30, 2012 by Bokehmon

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