06-27-2011, 05:50 AM
Hello,
not to keep the moderators busy by creating new topics, but I thought it might be useful to separate this thread with my other regarding vivariums. But this is more like a shopping list instead of a "how-to-build" thread.
I'm thinking of getting a 12x12x18 exo terra (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/na ... m_mini.php) which should be ideal for a starter as I've seen in other topics. This comes with a background included. I know, it's kinda expensive, but I'm not that crafty guy, lacking the experience and missing the right tools and materials in building my own vivarium, and creating my own background pattern.
My first question: do I really need a rainfall system? Does it fit the above mentioned terrarium if I get the exo terra rainfall kit (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/monsoon_rs400.php)? Or are there any cheaper alternatives, besides misting by hand which of course is not possible if I'm working?
Which substrates should I get? Is it dependant on specific species or can we say in overall they need the same substrates?
not to keep the moderators busy by creating new topics, but I thought it might be useful to separate this thread with my other regarding vivariums. But this is more like a shopping list instead of a "how-to-build" thread.
I'm thinking of getting a 12x12x18 exo terra (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/na ... m_mini.php) which should be ideal for a starter as I've seen in other topics. This comes with a background included. I know, it's kinda expensive, but I'm not that crafty guy, lacking the experience and missing the right tools and materials in building my own vivarium, and creating my own background pattern.
My first question: do I really need a rainfall system? Does it fit the above mentioned terrarium if I get the exo terra rainfall kit (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/monsoon_rs400.php)? Or are there any cheaper alternatives, besides misting by hand which of course is not possible if I'm working?
Which substrates should I get? Is it dependant on specific species or can we say in overall they need the same substrates?