zenith jewel
hihi, so my leo is currently in a 120 gal pvc tank. i’ve noticed that he really only uses half the tank.
the tank is decorated and has lots of hiding spots on both sides, but he seems to prefer one side.
would it be unethical to downsize him to a 40-60 gallon?
lyric cobalt
He probably uses it while you're sleeping or not around. Personally I wouldn't downsize just bc they don't use it? It kinda just.. doesn't make sense. Nqa
zenith jewel
He probably uses it while you're sleeping or not around. Personally I wouldn't d...
i mean, if he doesn’t use half of it i’d rather repurpose the tank. i want to get a blue tongue skink and it makes more sense to me to downsize him rather than buy another 120 gal
i might set up a little camera so i can see if he uses the other side when i’m not up :o
lyric cobalt
They choose their favourite places from time to time. It would just kinda but mean to take away stuff imo. It's like if you don't use a certain room in ur house and someone demolishes it, you wouldn't be very happy. Idk to me it doesn't make sense nqa
zenith jewel
that’s valid. i’m gonna think on it for a while before making a final decision ^^
lyric cobalt
Oh yea meant to ask that
zenith jewel
can you send a pic?
yuh ! there used to be wheat grass in the tank but it died, i need to get more plants
lyric cobalt
Its probably too open so he doesn't want to leave. Try building up and giving more places to hide and climb nqa
zenith jewel
oki :0 that makes sense. thank you !
void yarrow
it looks good but like anxiety said i’d add in some more cover. you’ve got a good amount to climb on but something like fake leaves or vines would be good
just more height to the cover
zenith jewel
it looks good but like anxiety said i’d add in some more cover. you’ve got a goo...
do you have any plant recommendations ? it’s a bioactive tank so i’d like to add live plants
lyric cobalt
Cork bark
Ik you said plant
But cork bark gives you more climbing plus coverage !
zenith jewel
i am asking for plants in specific /gen/nm ^
silver sedge
do you have any plant recommendations ? it’s a bioactive tank so i’d like to add...
he may have a fav side, NQA
void yarrow
do you have any plant recommendations ? it’s a bioactive tank so i’d like to add...
i like snake plants and aloe plants! it’s hard to find live plants that provide vine like cover. perhaps trailing jade. but double check that one w a plant QA. in the plant chat there should be a pinned list of recs as well
any safe plant that has big leaves and/or is tall should work
fringe basalt
heyo i havent read up to much but wanted to put in my two sense
dont downgrade !! he is most definitely exploring in the night. he may not feel safe to during the day because there isnt enough coverage as cln explained ^_^
fossil wind
do you have any plant recommendations ? it’s a bioactive tank so i’d like to add...
Nqa but I’ve had way too many plants to care for for the past 2-3 years but I think the light may be too dim for a lot of plants in your tank (just going off the one in there rn) so I’d either recommend supplemental light or try low light plants like snake plants and aloes and parlour palms or asparagus ferns
If any of these are actually toxic someone lmk but as far as I’m aware they are pet safe
Basically most succulents in general are incredibly tricky to keep happy unless you blast them with sunlight lol
zenith jewel
Nqa but I’ve had way too many plants to care for for the past 2-3 years but I th...
i have a giant white led light for the plants that stretches across the entire tank, it’s just a flat light so it’s kinda hard to see in the pic !