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Originally Posted by -MARWOLAETH-
For ages I wanted to get some acanthurus but just before I got them I realized it was probably unwise to jump from Crested geckos to varanus so I'm currently concentrating on Thamnophis instead.After reading through this thread I really have the urge for some varanus again  . have some questions.
What ratio of sand and dirt works best?
Do you have to treat the dirt to make it safer?
What do you guys do for night time heat?
Could a pair or trio of acanthurus be housed in a 120X60X60cm vivarium? |
1) That depends on the soil and sand you're using. It's usually around a 50/50 or 75/25 ratio of soil/sand.
2) No, in fact it's often advised not to. Having bacteria and such in the dirt helps waste break down on it's own. It can be a good idea to change it out every so often though.
3) You either don't do anything, or you can leave the basking lights on 24/7. This is what many successful breeders choose to do.
4) Yes, though they will use all the space you give them, and larger is always better.
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