75 gallon aquarium or 200 gallon aquarium......?

Were still trying to push an environment than's not adequate for a boxie. Consider that a person can live in an 8x20 cage with all the food, water, and some light; but he will be stressed, his appetite will be affected, his physical and psychological health will be poor, etc... Boxies need variety, a sense of security, new sights and areas to explore as they are naturally curious, a clean substrate free from the buildup of bacteria and pathogens, fresh water daily, UBV light, and a proper diet.

Young Boxies do need sides covered if in an aquarium.

Your friend's boxie may appear to be fine....But how are you measuring stress levels, blood sugar, his bone structure, growth, development of his senses affected by variety, and physical activity? (aquariums affect all in a negative way)


I have to agree with Steph. At best what your proposing is a temporary setup for a juvi. You state that you would be able to take him out every day for long periods of time....? That's a big commitment and assuming you won't have any realistic times when weeks gets crazy with all the things you weren't planning on having to do. A boxie's life span is 60 plus years.

If impossible to keep him outside I'd consider a solarium attached to you home....Or a room set up as close to one as possible...with both flourescent and incandescent lights.

I'm glad you inquiring and want to set it up right!


Ric

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• Indoor Enclosure Size? - Grunngg, Sat Jun 24 02:14:59 2006
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• RE: Indoor Enclosure Size? - StephF, Sat Jun 24 08:29:25 2006
• RE: Indoor Enclosure Size? - Grunngg, Mon Jun 26 00:36:25 2006
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• RE: Indoor Enclosure Size? - Grunngg, Mon Jun 26 22:52:56 2006
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