http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/ The Naturalistic Vivarium Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:06:50 GMT Weimars and Labs http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11578 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11578 Thank you.  Previous to joining the group I was unaware of the variety of lighting available.  I may be an oldie, but never too old to learn.  Thank you Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:22 GMT Pollak, Edward http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11577 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11577 You'll need AT LEAST one more. Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Department of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania http://home.comcast.net/~epollak Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:35:13 GMT snakedork http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11576 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11576 Thanks! Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:01:14 GMT Georgene http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11575 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11575 Will I definitely need 2 bulbs?  My area is 18x18x18.  I have live plants and I have planted moss.  I am presently using an 18" 5500K daylight Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:00:43 GMT Linda K http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11574 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11574 I used to use that walnut shell that everyone loves to hate. I didn't know any better. Thats what the pet store where I purchased them recommended. I Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:58:07 GMT snakedork http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11573 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11573 What is a natural looking desert type substrate for a Bearded Dragon terrarium? I have all-ready tried sand and ended up taking him to the vet due to a Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:05:50 GMT Pollak, Edward http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11572 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11572 I've seen 2 types of lava rock. The reddish stuff doesn't have the sharp edges that the black/gray stuff does. Many's the time I ripped the crap out of my Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:19 GMT Sherry http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11571 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11571 Laurie, Here is a link to forum with discussion of this type of rock - easily sanded or smoothed down... Best S. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:07 GMT Juan Arevalo Villeda http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11570 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11570 Hi Laurie My name's Juan and I am new in the group yet not new to aquaria and vivaria. My experiences with Japanese fire bellied newt has taught me that the Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:05 GMT Sherry http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11569 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11569 Lol, I don't think it's a question of intelligence on part of the newt... lava rock is sharp to what degree??? Rub it on your cheek verses hand.... meaning Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:05:00 GMT Laurie Murphy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11568 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11568 Sorry if this comes through twice - I've been looking for it and I haven't seen it come through yet. LM I want to use some lava rocks to build a hide for my Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:04:29 GMT Laurie Murphy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11567 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11567 I want to use some lava rocks to build a hide for my filter . They aren't razor sharp, but are a little scratchy. Will newts be smart enough not to crawl on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:57:40 GMT Pollak, Edward http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11566 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11566 My tank is a 150 gallon. I don't remember the K values of the bulbs but most of them are the warmer, yellower light. But one of the may have been the bluer Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:10:10 GMT Weimars and Labs http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11565 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11565 Thank you so much for the photos.  They are very inspiring. I will have to replace my hood. Presently the hood I have will only take the regular florescent Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:06:28 GMT jashark1 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11564 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheNaturalisticVivarium/message/11564 Hi Adam I am new to the group and would just like to say hello and say that your set up looks interesting. Let's see how it evolves with time. good luck! Juan