nickyg1478
Arachnopeon
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Hi all,
First time prospective beetle owner here. I was planning on purchasing a blue death feigning and a diabolical ironclad beetle. Before doing so, I've been trying to get a full understanding on how to create the most enjoyable environment for them before bringing them home.
I've been reading up on various substrates (plan on housing 2 total beetles in a one gallon tank) and narrowed down what seems to be the most recommended ones. While each of these substrates have instructions on their pages, I haven't been able to find specific instructions on how to layer, what else to layer with, etc. for these beetles specifically. Would someone kindly share their experiences/best practices for this initial step of the process?
I'll list the substrates I've identified below; please feel free to suggest others if you think there are better options. I'm really looking to create the most authentic environment I can for these fellas!
Thank you!
exo-terra.com
www.thebiodude.com
First time prospective beetle owner here. I was planning on purchasing a blue death feigning and a diabolical ironclad beetle. Before doing so, I've been trying to get a full understanding on how to create the most enjoyable environment for them before bringing them home.
I've been reading up on various substrates (plan on housing 2 total beetles in a one gallon tank) and narrowed down what seems to be the most recommended ones. While each of these substrates have instructions on their pages, I haven't been able to find specific instructions on how to layer, what else to layer with, etc. for these beetles specifically. Would someone kindly share their experiences/best practices for this initial step of the process?
I'll list the substrates I've identified below; please feel free to suggest others if you think there are better options. I'm really looking to create the most authentic environment I can for these fellas!
Thank you!
Stone Desert - Exo Terra
The Exo Terra Stone Desert mimics the natural soil found in arid regions, like deserts or savannahs. Most desert soils are not purely sand-based...
exo-terra.com
Terra Sahara Desert Substrate | The Bio Dude
Searching for desert substrates for your lizards or geckos? Discover The Bio Dude's Terra Sahara substrate for arid-climate reptiles.
www.thebiodude.com
Asbolus Substrate
This formula was created by one of the top US breeders with 2nd generation BDFB at time of this label. It is recommended to have at least 2 inch bottom layer and 1 inch of top layer to equal a more natural environment complete with ability to tunnel. 5lbs per bag. 2 bags are needed for a 10 gal...
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