Reptibreeze 4x2x2

[lthrbecks]

Thinking ahead...

I've looked at the above dimensions for a mesh enclosure. How on earth can you plant a bio active, or even a general plant set up? You'd need huge tall plants surely. My current plants would be totally lost in a 4ft tall enclosure! Even substrate and soil would seem useless as they wouldn't suffice the botanical items.
Then, there's the issue of how to attach the vines etc as plastic sucker cups, wouldn't work either!

Just curious as to how to fit one of these out.

 

[Hydra_cosplay]

You could purchase some dragon ledges for your enclosure. https://dragonstrand.com/getting-the-most-from-your-dragon-strand-dragon-ledges/ that's a page showing how you can use them. Also if ledges aren't obtainable atm I've used thin crafting wire to tie off my pothos vines along the sides of the enclosure and to tie off my sticks/vines. Dragon ledges bottom line are the best bet though long term.


(I believe these are the ones you will need for your specific enclosure) https://dragonstrand.com/product/dragon-ledges-24-five-pack/

 

[lthrbecks]

Fantastic many thanks

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I've looked at the above dimensions for a mesh enclosure. How on earth can you plant a bio active, or even a general plant set up? You'd need huge tall plants surely.

Yup. That's why the first category of plants is "Centerpiece Plants: Place on floor as main cage foliage."

https://secureservercdn.net/166.62....t/uploads/2019/12/Chameleon-Plants-122819.pdf

Some people suspend pots at various heights for hanging/trailing plants.

You may find the shipping for Dragon Ledges (CA to UK) to be prohibitive.
One alternative is attaching aluminium strapping to the frame with sheet metal screws (you'll need to drill some small pilot holes), then secure the pots with wire, zip-ties, etc.

Some people (especially with bioactive enclosures) "landscape" the back wall of the enclosure. This is best done on a solid back wall (or insert) but I've seen it done on a piece of egg crate as well.

 

[lthrbecks]

Thanks, but that's beyond my capabilities unfortunately. I'm disabled and that's too much like hard work!

 

[MissSkittles]

I wasn’t able to do a nice foam wall for two of my enclosures so I took an easy way out and attached coco liner with wire. Isn’t the prettiest but looks better than bare screen.

 

[lthrbecks]

Yeah, there's a lot to be said for a glass vivarium. Much easier to set up

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Thanks, but that's beyond my capabilities unfortunately. I'm disabled and that's too much like hard work!

Which part? If attaching an aluminium strap is beyond your ability, attaching dragon ledges likely is as well. I'm contemplating having a climbing plant climb egg crate up the back wall. That doesn't involve a whole lot. OTOH, doing a whole bioactive setup may, depending on your limitations.

I'm disabled myself.

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Yeah, there's a lot to be said for a glass vivarium. Much easier to set up

How?

 

[MissSkittles]

If the aluminum is too much, you could try attaching sticks or dowels to your frame and make a scaffolding to attach things to.

 

[lthrbecks]

Which part? If attaching an aluminium strap is beyond your ability, attaching dragon ledges likely is as well. I'm contemplating having a climbing plant climb egg crate up the back wall. That doesn't involve a whole lot. OTOH, doing a whole bioactive setup may, depending on your limitations.


The drilling. I love my plants and would really miss the bioactive set up to be quite honest. It would look really silly with 10inch plants sitting 3 5ft from the ceiling. Tying wires and dragon shelves all seems like too much hard work ??

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

The drilling. I love my plants and would really miss the bioactive set up to be quite honest. It would look really silly with 10inch plants sitting 3 5ft from the ceiling. Tying wires and dragon shelves all seems like too much hard work ??

Yes it would, and it would not do the animal any favors either. That's why a large centerpiece plant is recommended—basically, a small tree. If there is room, 2 or 3 small trees.

I see two options:
1. Figure out some way acceptable to you to elevate those shorter plants.
2. Get bigger plants.

Are you going to be able to keep this enclosure clean, sanitary, and maintained? That requires some work too, and ongoing rather than one-time.

 

[jacksonchamnew]

I think a dragon strand cage is 300 while Reptibreeze is 200. I am thinking of spending the extra $100 for my cham.

 

[lthrbecks]

Yes it would, and it would not do the animal any favors either. That's why a large centerpiece plant is recommended—basically, a small tree. If there is room, 2 or 3 small trees.

I see two options:
1. Figure out some way acceptable to you to elevate those shorter plants.
2. Get bigger plants.

Are you going to be able to keep this enclosure clean, sanitary, and maintained? That requires some work too, and ongoing rather than one-time.

I'd have no option for using my current bioactive set-up. I've just have to use newspapers and paper towels

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I think a dragon strand cage is 300 while Reptibreeze is 200. I am thinking of spending the extra $100 for my cham.

Aside from the obscene cost of shipping one of those to the UK (where the OP is), he'd still have to assemble it.

Thanks, but that's beyond my capabilities unfortunately. I'm disabled and that's too much like hard work!

 

[lthrbecks]

What's an OP

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

Doesn't google work there?

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=OP+meaning

 

[lthrbecks]

Yes it does, strange question lol

 

[Klyde O'Scope]

I'd have no option for using my current bioactive set-up. I've just have to use newspapers and paper towels

That's one option. I'll be "installing" a tile floor (which is no more than laying the large tiles on the bottom of the drainage tray—no grout) which is the same substrate I use for my bearded dragon.
Messes clean up easily with a paper towel, and a spritz with Nature's Miracle.
Once a week, I dry vac any plant debris.

 

[lthrbecks]

Now that is a good idea! Excellent