Vitalius vulpinus size tank

[joost]

Hi,

what size tank would you recomend for this spider ?

[sarah Smith]

That depends on the size of the spider, the basic rule is 3 times its leg span in lenght width and 1.5 to 2 times in height unless it is arborial when it needsmore height than ground space.

[Ray Gabriel]

V. vulpinus???

Sorry to tell you but i dont think there is a spider called this.

Can you post a pic?

Ray

[Mark Pennell]

V. vulpinus???

Sorry to tell you but i dont think there is a spider called this.

Can you post a pic?

Ray

Ray
Yes I am very sure its Nhandu vulpinus, not all petshops or dealers bother to check name changes.
This aside Sarah's formular for size should give you a fair idea of tank size.

Regards
Mark

[joost]

thanks for the replies

yes it is Nhandu vulpinus.

i have seen that formula before on the forum. I was just sort of wondering what that would practically equate too for a full grown adult.
I have read a few different sizes, one being 8". If i calculate the 3x for both width and length then that would mean tank 60cm deep. I don't know many standard tanks 60cm deep. Not with a safe hight anyway. Or do people use custom tanks for these spiders?

many thanks

[Mark Pennell]

Hi
I think you won't having any problems housing your full grown adult in a 12 x 12 x 12 inch tank....

Use about four or five inches of substrate and all will be fine.

Cheers
Mark
P.S this has just been moved into the main BTS site from the members area. It might be of use Questions Matrix

[joost]

thanks again for your help. A 12 inch tank I still have space for

[mary walters]

Yes, I have 3 adult females of this sp., all around the 8" mark and they are in medium sized pet pals, the £5 ones from Wilkinsons.