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Mike H.

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Nich said:
Did you buy your exoterras in bulk? Those are 50-$100 ea.! I just got my Pmet the tall one, sheel be movingin aroung july hopefully! Very nice room, I aim for one soon. :worship:

I started buying the exo-terras a year ago, one or two at a time, then by the time we moved I had 7 or 8 of them put away, the rest of the tanks are glass and I still have a few kritter keepers, but once the room is 100% all of my spiders will be in glass or exo-terra tanks...thanks for the compliments...

Regards, Mike ;)
 

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what kind of plant is that in the P Regalis tank? Very nice I would like to use that kind for my P Metallica once its ready for its final home
 

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you can buy shelves like that in Home Depot. We use them in our apartment for empty liqour bottles filled with water and highliter (for black lights). We have about 10-15 on each of the shelves so figure 10-15 handles filled with water (plus one them we have a black light and on one a football helmet). All these things add up to alot of weight so they can handle it.

Just get good screws to hold them up and in place
 

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Midnightrdr456 said:
what kind of plant is that in the P Regalis tank? Very nice I would like to use that kind for my P Metallica once its ready for its final home

The plant is a Philodendron and they are very very hardy, they seem to grow well in all types of conditions, and eventually most of the tank will be filled with the plant, I plan on letting it grow kind of wild...

Regards, Mike
 

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I use philodendron in all my chameleon and gecko enclosures too, they are the BEST. Hardy, grow in all conditions and take a beating and still look good. Recommend. They grow fast, so if you get one of the little ones in Petco, you are sure to get one that is pesticide free. I would recommend that over getting a big one from a plant store, because they often use bug spray:eek: Also, there are a few plant stores in the city that are pesticide free, I forget where, but if I find them I'll pm you.
 
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It looks amazing!

I haven't really been interested in the ExoTerra tanks, but seeing your setup makes me certainly want to go out and get a few.

Very nice! :clap:
 

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This room is absolutly striking. You must have put a lot of time in effort to making your arachnoroombeautiful as this. You diffenitly succeeded in making me jealous. {D
 

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Fab Set up

Mike,

You have a fabulous set up and show there is a lot more to this mania than the buying of Tarantulas. I hope to upgrade my tanks and habitats now that I have aquired some of my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

David
 

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VERY VERY NICE!!

Congrats Mike, very natural looking enclosures. Just the way I love.
 

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Mike H. said:
The plant is a Philodendron and they are very very hardy, they seem to grow well in all types of conditions, and eventually most of the tank will be filled with the plant, I plan on letting it grow kind of wild...

Regards, Mike

Are U sure its not a Scindapsus aureus??
:?
 

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from BRAZIL said:
Are U sure its not a Scindapsus aureus??
:?

I am pretty sure they are Philodendron's, I have several threwout my room and home, I get them from the local florist for a about 4 dollars each Canadian...I have some varigated as well...very nice and easy plant to care for...

Regards, Mike
 

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Mike H. said:
I am pretty sure they are Philodendron's, ...
Oh, ok mike.
They look so similar when small....

Did U know these leaves can get 1 meter big, or more :eek:
I have seen some giant Philodendron in the jungle down here.
 

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from BRAZIL said:
Oh, ok mike.
They look so similar when small....

Did U know these leaves can get 1 meter big, or more :eek:
I have seen some giant Philodendron in the jungle down here.
It must be cool to live so close to the jungle !!

Regards, Mike
 

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it puts my coffee and bedside table in a corner with a lamp to shame. :8o its a lovely set up. :drool: :worship:
 

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Hi Mike,
That is a brilliant setup you have there; I've never seen a tarantula room look quite that spectacular. You couldn't have possibly done any better! :clap: :)

Sarah
 

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I believe that plant is a Pothos (Scindapsus aureus).
More hardy than Philodendron IME.
Gorgeous room!
 
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