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Naturalistic Enclosure

NomadOfTheHills Jul 10, 2005 01:02 AM

What would be a good substrate? Feeding outside enclosure obviously

I was thinking a mix of sand and potting soil with a few palins grasses/logs. Maybe a 20L, for a western.

I wanna get one in october so im planning ahead lol.

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Ritas Jul 11, 2005 05:00 AM

Have you considered orchid mix substrate or cyprus mulch (cheapest type)both are sold in large bags at garden stores,home depot and I think look great plus absorbant .
Than add some driftwood ,plastic plant if you want and in a 20 long looks great tho I find the dark color of cyprus mulch or orhid mix with wood to look great no plants its a "rustic" look.

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