Is there a ...

[Dreamtheory]

I was wondering if there is a thread on here about how to make your own set-up for salamanders, I was browsing around for a while but i didn't see one.

I saw the set up link --> http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/setups3.shtml

And i absolutely love Terrestrial Setup #7 but I need something like a check-list of things I would need to buy to complete a large project like that one there.

If anyone knows where a thread is on these forums explaining on how to build and what i need please point me in that direction =)

thank you very much in advance for your help

 

[Dreamtheory]

the basics are:
-actual tank --
-tank lid --
-maybe some glass for dividers and what not
---- What would you be dividing? where would you place the glass?
-silicon
---- What brand is used for a project like this?
-some kind of inert bonding material
-maybe some "great stuff"
---- I Heard of this, seen pics of people using it, seems to do the job great.
-chosen substrate or mix
---- i got some Coconut husk, was told to get some top soil as well.
-suitable woods
---- Do you have an example of one or two?
-suitable plants
---- What plants work well with a salamander set up?
-treated water
---- What does that mean? So tap water is no good?
-rock or rock thing (gravel, sand, slate, stones, etc) (maybe, it depends really)
-maybe a good light to show of the nice green and keep the living green things alive
---- Do you know what type of light?
-various tools and plenty of time


sorry for all the questions I'm just trying to learn and make a great like for our salamander

 

[Dreamtheory]

yup its official, your my favorite person on these forums, your awesome! tyvm for the answers

 

[Dreamtheory]

Caudata Culture Articles - Setups With Dividers

Now would Glass Divider Setup #8 in that link you proved there ^^ be an ok set up for my salamander? or do you think he wouldn't step near that much water?

 

[Azhael]

For a spotted salamander (A.maculatum) you should be thinking of a fully terrestrial tank. They only use the water during the breeding season. I suposse outside of it, they can even drown (as happens with other species). If you want to provide some water (which is always a safety meassure) just provide a shallow water dish.

They have the same basic care requirements as A.tigrinum/mavortium, so make sure to read this caresheet:
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander

 

[Dreamtheory]

Ok scratch that last idea, i don't feel like drowning my buddy! thanks for the info, i seem to be learning tons every day about these slimy little guys