We have these sunlight activated beads- they react when exposed to UV lights. They're marketed for children as jewelry beads. They are also a great way to tell...
Thank you. Previous to joining the group I was unaware of the variety of lighting available. I may be an oldie, but never too old to learn. Thank you...
You'll need AT LEAST one more. Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Department of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania http://home.comcast.net/~epollak ...
I used to use that walnut shell that everyone loves to hate. I didn't know any better. Thats what the pet store where I purchased them recommended. I...
What is a natural looking desert type substrate for a Bearded Dragon terrarium? I have all-ready tried sand and ended up taking him to the vet due to a...
I've seen 2 types of lava rock. The reddish stuff doesn't have the sharp edges that the black/gray stuff does. Many's the time I ripped the crap out of my...
Hi Laurie My name's Juan and I am new in the group yet not new to aquaria and vivaria. My experiences with Japanese fire bellied newt has taught me that the...
Lol, I don't think it's a question of intelligence on part of the newt... lava rock is sharp to what degree??? Rub it on your cheek verses hand.... meaning...
Sorry if this comes through twice - I've been looking for it and I haven't seen it come through yet. LM I want to use some lava rocks to build a hide for my...
I want to use some lava rocks to build a hide for my filter . They aren't razor sharp, but are a little scratchy. Will newts be smart enough not to crawl on...
My tank is a 150 gallon. I don't remember the K values of the bulbs but most of them are the warmer, yellower light. But one of the may have been the bluer...
Thank you so much for the photos. They are very inspiring. I will have to replace my hood. Presently the hood I have will only take the regular florescent...
Hi Adam I am new to the group and would just like to say hello and say that your set up looks interesting. Let's see how it evolves with time. good luck! Juan...
Linda, I just wrote out a detailed email as I've a background in art/sculpture and have worked with this and many other materials... (toxic so no longer for...
My mistake. I don't use 10,000K. I just did a quick search for a pic of the type of bulb (i.e., long, CF instead of the spiral type). I didn't even notice the...
Adam, Â You work like me - the drawings are stored in the "minds" eye.... I like to refer others to the many sites/links when they are starting out. Ok - again...
Sherry Im afraid no i didnt have a schematic so to speak. I used my imagination of how i wanted it to look and worked from there lol. The filtration you speak...
Adam, As a sculpture and (background in that plus science, music so on)... I like building things, lol. I have a great many links of diy projects.  Did...
Hello Sherry The butterflys i am getting are Heliconious charitonia or Heliconius meplomene , they are a very unique species as the butterflys feed on pollen...
Yes i agree the fluorescent tubes are alot better. I use the exo terra dessert one and the plant one they have developed. It means i get a wide variety of...
I'm partial to this type of bulb: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/10914/product.web You can see pix of my first viv incarnations on my web site at ...
Ed, Thanks for mentioning your LED experience, as when I was researching lighting a long while back (sick cat so put on hold for now - ($$$)Â someone else...
I recently purchased a 90 gal aquarium for my juvinile chinise water dragon. It does have a crack on the bottem but I'm not using it to hold water. Never the...
Adam, Re: <<I havent seen any signs of them attacking each other>> Lol, NO they wouldn't in that very appropriate - you know your stuff - sized set up! ...
I'm partial to this type of bulb: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/10914/product.web You can see pix of my first viv incarnations on my web site at...
Hello Sherry The actual dimensions of the setup are height 4 foot , lenght 6 1/2 foot and width 3 1/2 foot. The pond is a 2 foot by 1 foot and 1 foot deep/...
Very impressive. My vivarium needs green. I have the plants (live) I now need something green in the moss department. What kind of lighting would I use? ...