Would bioactive enclosures work for Ts?

[TechnoGeek]

So my main concern here is that bright light might upset them or make them hide more often. I do have 2 of mine in bioactive display enclosures but I only supply a tiny LED bulb for lighting and that means my only option is pothos. I even tried creeping figs and it didn't work.

How do you guys do it? I could use dedicated plant lights obviously, but they're much brighter and I want the Ts out on display as often as humanly possible. Also, some people told me springtails might annoy a freshly molted T but it sounds like bs to me.

 

[viper69]

The sun is pretty bright, work from there.

 

[TechnoGeek]

The sun is pretty bright, work from there.

Yeah for sure, but don't they hide a lot during the day in the wild? And their burrows are usually under vegetation cover?

 

[viper69]

Yeah for sure, but don't they hide a lot during the day in the wild? And their burrows are usually under vegetation cover?

Not all Ts burrow, some live in trees. Your first post was less than informative.

 

[TechnoGeek]

Not all Ts burrow, some live in trees. Your first post was less than informative.

Currently don't plan on keeping any arboreals in bioactive enclosures. Their sensitivity to excessive humidity is suboptimal in a bioactive enclosure.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

Currently don't plan on keeping any arboreals in bioactive enclosures. Their sensitivity to excessive humidity is suboptimal in a bioactive enclosure.

I didn’t have any issues growing pothos, they are still alive and all they get is light from a basement window. So maybe place your enclosure near a win.

 

[BoyFromLA]

Would bioactive enclosures work for tarantulas?

• Yes

What species though?

• Majority will do fine in dry enclosure with a water dish

Would it be necessary?

• I’d say not really

 

[viper69]

Currently don't plan on keeping any arboreals in bioactive enclosures. Their sensitivity to excessive humidity is suboptimal in a bioactive enclosure.

I can think of one species that is sensitive to humidity and arboreal. What species or genera are sensitive to humidity?

 

[jbooth]

Arboreals and fossorials are basically the only thing they are good for, except a few moisture dependent terrestrials, it has to have enough moisture to support isopods and springtails and not too much for the species in question. Most people use exo-terra or knock-offs with lots of air flow for such things. Without light there can be no shade, give them both.

 

[Ultum4Spiderz]

I can think of one species that is sensitive to humidity and arboreal. What species or genera are sensitive to humidity?

I’d think a bioactive enclosure is harder to maintain itself than most tarantulas are.
as for sensitive species I heard t seladona is very fragile. But I can’t afford one of those and id probably not want one anyways leave them to breaders.

 

[viper69]

I’d think a bioactive enclosure is harder to maintain itself than most tarantulas are.
as for sensitive species I heard t seladona is very fragile. But I can’t afford one of those and id probably not want one anyways leave them to breaders.

That’s the only arboreal I know of reported by owners to be sensitive. The OP seems to have other info..

 

[jbooth]

They aren't that hard to maintain so far, I only have one fully bioactive, for Psalmopoeus pulcher. I have to cut back plants every few months, clean glass, etc. As long as I water, it maintains itself, at least in theory. The best way to see a spider is let it come out and hunt. People feed them the first time they see feet and wonder why they are never out

 

[Smotzer]

Tarantulas naturally hide a lot in the wild so I wouldn't say that should be a major concern, at least it isn't for me. I built quite a few detailed terrariums a year and while I loathe the world "bioactive" and instead say planted tank some tarantulas do absolutely fine in them, but the tarantulas care should come before the plants if you are not experienced enough to take care of their sometimes differing needs at the same time in a tank.