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Originally Posted by smy_749
I'm confused, is t 3x8 going to be inside the 5x10 ? What is the purpose of the 3x8 if your going to include a water area? Is it for a water monitor or rudi's? Also
where can I get a 3x8 foot stock tank  how many gallons is thhat?
A few people who keep multiple rudis on other forums have stated
there can be some aggressive between males and females, and it may be hard to obtain a trio as well. Just a headsup you made need separate enclosures ready to separate them. You can add dumerils to the list too, they love water as well and are less arboreal than rudis as far as I know. |
Look at the pics above, that's what I am working on now. That is a 2 x 4 x 2 stock tank. I am planning on housing black tree monitors in that one. I like the idea of a framed stock tank when possible but they only come in certain sizes so you are limited and I prefer the metal one because they have straight sides rather than angled. Lose less space. The tanks are for holding the substrate so I don't have to seal wood, if I was building a breeder I might not even frame the tank unless it was necessary to support the top part of the enclosure.
So the 3 x 8 would be framed inside a 5 x 10 box. The tank would probably not be centered but moved into the front corner opposite of the water feature. The remaining surface area around the back and one side of the tank would be log and rock features with basking areas. The area between the substrate tank and water would also serve to scrape off some of the dirt before entering the water. There are a few reasons for a separate area. This would be a smaller stock tank, plumbed with a sump filtration system all housed in a detachable enclosure of its own. If I decide to really go for it, I may go 6 feet and put a 6foot diameter stock tank in for the water.
I was saying that I might build a somewhat smaller enclosure like a rudi might use and put my water monitor in it until after the move, then build the monster enclosure.
I get all my tanks at the local
tractor supply . You could probably use salvaged tubs from the local salvage supply. Lots of stuff there, windows doors and showers too, like you posted about. All our cows drink out of old tubs, I only buy the new tanks for my reptiles.
I am really only interested in arboreal and dwarf species right now, with a couple of exceptions. I am going to get some rough necks but it won't be until after the move. My cold bloods will have their own space and plenty of room for however many enclosures I need.....finally.
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