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12-04-04, 01:08 PM
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new setup for uroplatus
I recently decided that I will be getting a pair of uroplatus. Not sure if it will be fimbriatus or lineatus or sikorae, but one of those. I just started this tank setup last night and finished it off this morning. Would love to hear what others think of it.
Thanks,
-Adam
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12-04-04, 02:58 PM
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Looks good, but I would add one branch near the top going horizontal.
I would go with some giant leafys,U. fimbriatus
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12-04-04, 08:18 PM
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Hey, that looks awesome! I would get a pair of sikorae for in there!
Mike
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12-04-04, 10:21 PM
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Real nice! What size tank is that? I want some Uroplats. so I'm just wondering about what size I'd need.
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12-04-04, 11:58 PM
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Thanks all!
beaner, the tank is a 30 gallon tall. I think it will suit a pair of uroplatus perfectly and it's nice because of the tall viewing space.
-Adam
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12-05-04, 12:00 AM
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Looks great, nice job.
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12-05-04, 12:06 AM
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Thanks a ton. I was planning on getting a 100 gal. for 2 uros. Glad I heard I could use smaller lol. I'd still like to put a group in a 100 gallon when I get the room but if I can use a 30 tall for a pair that sounds like a plan and a half to me
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12-05-04, 12:36 AM
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If it's only a 30 tall Fimbriatus are outta the question for options. They would be cramped.
Mike
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12-05-04, 01:31 AM
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beaner, I am a believer that to a certain degree, tank size "guidelines" can be "adjusted" depending upon certain factors (ie. hidespots, visual barriers, proper temp gradients, etc). However, if you want to play it safe, do as Mike said and go larger if you're going to house a pair of fimbriatus. I just feel that if one uses space to its highest efficiency, the actual size of the tank, can be "played with" once one has a degree of understanding about the animals they are keeping. Maybe this is an unspoken truth that some reptile keepers choose not to mention, or maybe it's just me, but I will update you on what kind of uroplatus I end up with and how they adapt to this tank over an extended period of time. No matter what other factors play a role, I believe the overall health of the animals dictates whether or not a suitable environment has been provided.
Now, after trying to decipher what I just typed, if you're not sure what I said as I am not sure myself, just go with caresheet guidelines for the particular species. 
-Adam
Last edited by silent_truth; 12-05-04 at 01:33 AM..
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12-06-04, 01:05 AM
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Fabulous tank! I bet some phants would lok fabulous in there! Dart frogs would be very happy as well
But.... if I were you, I would go with some sikorae.. I just love the look of them relative to the other speceis you mentioned. I think they are a little more forgiving than the other species as well baed on what friends who keep these speceis have told me.
Whatever you choose, I am sure they will thrive in that vivarium. Those calatheas are great plants. I use them in number of my vivaria. They are hearty, do not grow too fast, and they look great!
All the best of luck with your new Uroplatus.. whatever you go with.
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12-06-04, 09:30 AM
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Thanks very much Double J! I think you're right, it's going to come down to either phants or sikorae. I love the look of sikorae as well, but having phants would create a "little world" appearance due to their small size, making them secondary to the tank environment itself. Much better than having one or two large animals always visible in the tank I think. But that mossy look of sikorae.....hmmm.....lol.......tough decision.
-Adam
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12-07-04, 03:30 PM
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Well, I actually picked up 1.1 uroplatus phantasticus and they are settling in very nicely. I will get picks up once they have fully acclimated to their new home.
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12-07-04, 03:33 PM
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Congrats, I cant wait to see some pics!
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12-07-04, 06:44 PM
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The perfect branches I've found for my phants (and you might think I'm crazy) are dried rose branches. They are nice and thin, strong and have very nice colours similar to phants. what I do is soak them and peel off the thorns. But if you can't find a dead rose bush thin branchs are great. Put them throughout the tanks and they'll have their own highway to get around the tank and hunt.
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12-07-04, 06:53 PM
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that's a good idea with the thin branches...I'll have to see what I can find. Thanks!
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