Haplopelma hainanum / Cyriopagopus hainanus substrate and depth

TechComMike

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Have ordered one of these ladies (Chinese Black Earth Tiger). Had one long long ago but she was part of this fancy display set-up where for all burrowers I wanted to control the burrow location at the front of the tank glass so did all this prefabricating exercise of a burrow and the spider took to it as hoped.
Wanting to let the T build her own burrow this time. Seen a nice but not too pricey 8" X 8" by 12" deep tank. Would that be acceptable size with say substrate up to about two-thirds of the depth? Secondly, what do you feel is the best substrate so the spider can create a good solid burrow - don't want it to keep collapsing in on her? Garden soil and Vermiculite mix? Thanks for any input.
 
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