Sonny13
Chameleon Enthusiast
Got some orienting questions. Already tried the search option within the forum, however couldn´t find a direct example.
I´m curious if there are members that have positive results with semi open bio active enclosures? Would do I mean with this? I´m thinking about a future build enclosure, after our living room expansion, by the end of this summer, is realized. My thoughts are following:
Rebuilding a large planter, mounting a shower tray in it for the drainage. From there setting up the bio active soilage with upstanding glass walls about 10” above the soil and planter. This to ensure the chameleon cannot come out and to keep eventual feeders or your clean-up crew in.
Inside the planter a large water container for the mister and fogger and where the drainage water (running through natural filters) returns in, as redundant setup. Also, all electric will be inside the planter, with just one or two power cords coming out. Planter will be placed on little trolleys for easy moving.
At one side a small pole, for the all the wiring and hoses (fogger and mister) which ends with UVB / LED fixtures and a loop with several misting nozzles and loop hose for fogging, above the planter (out of reach of the chameleon).
Inside the planter i.e., a large Bonsai Hawaiian Umbrella Tree (see picture) or another large kind of tree like plant.
Just in short, some thoughts for creating the ultimate chameleon ‘free range’ enclosure simulating its natural habitat, by mainly living in a tree.
Maybe on the top also some acrylic or mesh surrounding for about 1.5’ to keep the upper part more humid.
Are there members that already have tried to realize such enclosure? Would like to brainstorm about the idea, see what order great ideas could pop up
Later this week, I try draw it.
I´m curious if there are members that have positive results with semi open bio active enclosures? Would do I mean with this? I´m thinking about a future build enclosure, after our living room expansion, by the end of this summer, is realized. My thoughts are following:
Rebuilding a large planter, mounting a shower tray in it for the drainage. From there setting up the bio active soilage with upstanding glass walls about 10” above the soil and planter. This to ensure the chameleon cannot come out and to keep eventual feeders or your clean-up crew in.
Inside the planter a large water container for the mister and fogger and where the drainage water (running through natural filters) returns in, as redundant setup. Also, all electric will be inside the planter, with just one or two power cords coming out. Planter will be placed on little trolleys for easy moving.
At one side a small pole, for the all the wiring and hoses (fogger and mister) which ends with UVB / LED fixtures and a loop with several misting nozzles and loop hose for fogging, above the planter (out of reach of the chameleon).
Inside the planter i.e., a large Bonsai Hawaiian Umbrella Tree (see picture) or another large kind of tree like plant.
Just in short, some thoughts for creating the ultimate chameleon ‘free range’ enclosure simulating its natural habitat, by mainly living in a tree.
Maybe on the top also some acrylic or mesh surrounding for about 1.5’ to keep the upper part more humid.
Are there members that already have tried to realize such enclosure? Would like to brainstorm about the idea, see what order great ideas could pop up
Later this week, I try draw it.
. It’s a kind bonsai I would love to use for this project.
Zen Master 
