New tank :) - Page 2

KORBIN5895 · 03-03-13, 04:02 PM

Even if it was set on end your snake only would only have 13" width. Also it will be extremely hard to mouth the people perches securely.

reptimama · 03-03-13, 04:58 PM

Think I may get the GTP and put in another enclosure and get a lizard for the 55 gallon.

Lankyrob · 03-03-13, 06:12 PM

I would want a min of 24in height personally.

StudentoReptile · 03-03-13, 06:29 PM

Be careful to heat the 55 gal well for a BTS. A lot of heat is wasted on such a tall tank for such a fossorial lizard. Be sure to use a temp gun (a requirement for any herp really) to make sure you are getting the proper temps at the BOTTOM of the tank, not just the ambient air temps.

Corey209 · 03-03-13, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StudentoReptile

Be careful to heat the 55 gal well for a BTS. A lot of heat is wasted on such a tall tank for such a fossorial lizard. Be sure to use a temp gun (a requirement for any herp really) to make sure you are getting the proper temps at the BOTTOM of the tank, not just the ambient air temps.

70-80 throughout the tank and 100 for the basking isnt it?

reptimama · 03-03-13, 06:46 PM

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70-80 throughout the tank and 100 for the basking isnt it?

That is what I've seen in my research. That is similar to a Beardie with a slightly lower basking spot.

Corey209 · 03-03-13, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by reptimama

That is what I've seen in my research. That is similar to a Beardie with a slightly lower basking spot.

Adult beardies have a lower basking spot then 100 don't they? If I remember correctly it's around 95. Not positive though.

KORBIN5895 · 03-03-13, 07:18 PM

I think people are actually pushing for higher basking temps like 130°f for beardies.

reptimama · 03-03-13, 07:32 PM

Everything I've seen for beardies is 110 for the basking temp. Which is what I keep mine at. I'll have to check on the 130 temp I had not heard of that.

KORBIN5895 · 03-03-13, 07:40 PM

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Everything I've seen for beardies is 110 for the basking temp. Which is what I keep mine at. I'll have to check on the 130 temp I had not heard of that.

I may be wrong. Pm beards4life and ask him.

rmfsnakes32 · 03-03-13, 08:17 PM

I keep my beards at 110 and they do well. That was what many articles suggested for temps.

reptimama · 03-03-13, 09:55 PM

Now I'm thinking Rainbow Boa for the 55. I found one on CL for around $200.

KORBIN5895 · 03-04-13, 03:09 AM

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Now I'm thinking Rainbow Boa for the 55. I found one on CL for around $200.

I think that may be a little high. Check with Cliff Earl ( snakesitter) here. He deals in top notch rainbows and can give you some guidance.

StudentoReptile · 03-04-13, 06:37 AM

Don't let Craigslist determine what you put in your tank. Let the needs of the specific species do that.

Gravelanche · 03-04-13, 08:07 AM

must be nice, my BRB cost me $250 and it was the best deal around! friggin border laws