My new project is exactly what it says on the tin. A Monocentropus balfouri communal setup.
I have ten 1cm M.balfouri slings all from the same sack, and kept together after hatching. Coming Tuesday morning.
Over the weekend I’ll be finding the perfect enclosure. Whether it be acrylic or glass doesn’t matter to me. My main concern will be the size. It has to be small enough to keep them together but not so small that their on top of each. Also it can’t be too big with too much area that will encourage them to go off and create their own territories.
Inside the enclosure the temperature will be between 23C and 25C. Heated with a heat mat attached to the back on the enclosure, controlled by an on/off thermostat.
Inside the enclosure will be a good few inch of dry substrate, a couple of branches, amongst other bits of common forest floor debris. These details will come later once I’m more decided.
I’m starting this thread days before it begins to get interest and any tips or advice which may help me with this new project. So please feel free to add help and advice and watch as I add pictures and keep everyone updated with the results and how the community grows and gets on with each other.
Thanks.
I have ten 1cm M.balfouri slings all from the same sack, and kept together after hatching. Coming Tuesday morning.
Over the weekend I’ll be finding the perfect enclosure. Whether it be acrylic or glass doesn’t matter to me. My main concern will be the size. It has to be small enough to keep them together but not so small that their on top of each. Also it can’t be too big with too much area that will encourage them to go off and create their own territories.
Inside the enclosure the temperature will be between 23C and 25C. Heated with a heat mat attached to the back on the enclosure, controlled by an on/off thermostat.
Inside the enclosure will be a good few inch of dry substrate, a couple of branches, amongst other bits of common forest floor debris. These details will come later once I’m more decided.
I’m starting this thread days before it begins to get interest and any tips or advice which may help me with this new project. So please feel free to add help and advice and watch as I add pictures and keep everyone updated with the results and how the community grows and gets on with each other.
Thanks.
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