I am thinking of getting 1.2 Rhampholeon brevicaudatus and have been doing some research.



I am a bit confused what size tank they require... 10g or 20g? or any other idea of surface area required? I know surface area is better than height. I assume the glass tank is better than a screen enclosure since it keeps the humidity better, or would it not matter if I used a humidifier? I am worried about dead air in a fully enclosed tank with high humidity.



The food items I plan to use will be pinhead crickets, fruit flies, and the occasional offerings of baby silkworms if they want them. Maybe the occasional small waxworms for treats as well. Anything else I should consider that is either easily obtained or easily bred?



Is live plants necessary? Can I decorate using very small bamboo sticks, twigs, and fake plants if I provide substrate to upkeep humidity as well as using a humidifier and misting their cage?



If my cage is a screened type, how do I keep the fruitflies/crickets in? It is hard enough keeping fruitflies in a glass tank... I recall having to feed them to something years ago and they would keep climbing the glass...



Can I use Parazap for them? Since I assume the may purchase will be WC...



I am still reading up as much about them I can before getting them since I want to make sure I can care for them properly. (Can't seem to find that much info on them though.) Right now my biggest concerns are caging and feeding. Not sure if I want a simple cage which will be easy on cleaning up or a more natural looking tank that may occasionally require a complete tear down if problems arise. Anyone have pictures of their little chameleons tanks for me to see?

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