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Old 15-01-2008, 09:08 PM
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hears my update

first i mixed the soil/sand




then fitted some furniture




made i lovely hide




he then destroyed it!!!!!




so i made a better one lol



this is his hot end




having a snoop



and an aireal shot



just need to fit hi UV


last things under the bulb is 36*c do u think i should get a 40w bulb not a 60w


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Old 15-01-2008, 09:23 PM
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Its looking swanky

your supposed to put half the plant pot in the soil! but you've got rid of that now

It might be best to change to a 40wt bulb cos 36 is a bit too much
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Old 15-01-2008, 09:50 PM
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UV fitted



ok this was a step by step table making guide and if i can do it anyone can

SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR VIVS


if i missed anything pleeeeeeeese tell me and i'll add it to his home pronto
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Old 15-01-2008, 09:52 PM
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what are you going to do with the viv?
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Old 15-01-2008, 09:53 PM
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also, how deep is the substrate and what are the cool end temps?
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Old 15-01-2008, 09:58 PM
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That cool, ive only just learnt about "tables" and my mike will be out of his "viv" ASAP!!!

you gave me the basic ideas i need, thank you!
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Old 15-01-2008, 10:05 PM
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also, how deep is the substrate and what are the cool end temps?

cool end is around 20*c

substrate is about 3inches deep
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Old 15-01-2008, 10:07 PM
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cool end is around 20*c

substrate is about 3inches deep
Is it enough to cover him completly if he dug down?
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Old 15-01-2008, 10:11 PM
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yup

im so happy with myself

he's burrowed under is hide and gone to sleep lol

iv turned off all electricity for night time is this ok
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Old 19-01-2008, 11:15 AM
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That is brilliant well done you.Just 1 thing,make sure he/she can't get to the wires because he may bite them.Excellent job

Oh and yes to your question.All lights and u.v off at night as long as it doesnt drop really cold.
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