taliz
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Post by taliz on Apr 16, 2015 20:02:13 GMT
Looks nice, but I would get rid of the stone - they will crack their shells if they fall onto it, especially as your tank looks quite tall. Good point, I'll have a rethink,. |
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taliz
Achatina fulica
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Post by taliz on Apr 16, 2015 20:10:05 GMT
No, I'm a bit of a hippy, I prefer elbow grease with a sprinkling permaculture.  |
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mangoandlemon
Achatina tincta
Animals are not a choice for me. They are a lifestyle!
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Post by mangoandlemon on Apr 17, 2015 12:03:39 GMT
Great! That's all safe for the snails then.
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Post by nailvarnish on Apr 25, 2015 7:08:27 GMT
As promised, here's my terrarium with the snails in. They all love the moss and hiding in the moss  |
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on Apr 25, 2015 7:22:18 GMT
Wow! That tank is amazing! I've been trying to find moss for mine  |
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Zorst
Achatina tincta
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Post by Zorst on Apr 25, 2015 8:15:24 GMT
They are some great tanks and i love the cool idea of the fossil in the tank.
Zorst
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mangoandlemon
Achatina tincta
Animals are not a choice for me. They are a lifestyle!
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Post by mangoandlemon on Apr 25, 2015 13:47:57 GMT
Love your tank!
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Post by Liguus on Apr 25, 2015 16:50:01 GMT
I wish I had a nice mossy tank like that but I'm paranoid I'll bring in some nasty bugs lol. I added a small "log hide" to mine from the petstore, and sowed some catgrass to see if they would eat it. So far they are not interested so I think I'll plant some more seeds in the terrarium to give it more plant cover. I'm mainly trying to add enough plants so that they suck up the water from the subtrate. I would prefer to shower the terrarium everyday, but as of now its still getting too soggy. I was going to add some branching wood as well, but it costs a ridiculous amount of money!  |
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mangoandlemon
Achatina tincta
Animals are not a choice for me. They are a lifestyle!
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Post by mangoandlemon on Apr 25, 2015 17:54:20 GMT
Your tank is pretty nice, and your snails are very cute.
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Post by Jade on Apr 25, 2015 18:29:41 GMT
I just love looking at other peoples set ups (and occasionally stealing ideas), they all look great  |
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mangoandlemon
Achatina tincta
Animals are not a choice for me. They are a lifestyle!
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Post by mangoandlemon on Apr 25, 2015 22:00:38 GMT
So do i thats why i make this thread.
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lox
Achatina achatina
I have been caring for GALS for 1 year!
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Post by lox on May 3, 2015 15:50:10 GMT
Here is my updated setups: Whole layout:  GALS Tank:     Aspersa Tank:  |
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mangoandlemon
Achatina tincta
Animals are not a choice for me. They are a lifestyle!
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Post by mangoandlemon on May 3, 2015 15:53:17 GMT
Wow! That a great tank.
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Post by kingsnake on May 3, 2015 17:07:48 GMT
Do your GALS go up the polythene?
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lox
Achatina achatina
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Post by lox on May 3, 2015 19:47:45 GMT
Do your GALS go up the polythene? Yes, they are fine with it. I use bubble wrap with tin foil as an insulator. |
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Post by kingsnake on May 3, 2015 20:47:47 GMT
I thought it was just water proofing wouldn't have thought a viv would have needed insulation
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lox
Achatina achatina
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Post by lox on May 4, 2015 7:38:48 GMT
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Post by astana on May 28, 2015 2:16:37 GMT
My tanks look lame compared to these I'll try to post soon, after I make my new tank |
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Post by teessnails on May 28, 2015 2:18:31 GMT
My tanks look lame compared to these I'll try to post soon, after I make my new tank Haha that's how I felt too! Maybe someday I'll buy a larger tank and set it up to look nicer. It's a great thread to get ideas for your tank. |
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Post by astana on May 28, 2015 2:19:19 GMT
My tanks look lame compared to these I'll try to post soon, after I make my new tank Haha that's how I felt too! Maybe someday I'll buy a larger tank and set it up to look nicer. It's a great thread to get ideas for your tank. Lol I have the containers, but I'm using it to hold my seashell collection..... |
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Post by etana on May 29, 2015 13:38:21 GMT
I thought it was just water proofing wouldn't have thought a viv would have needed insulation Many exotic snails need more than room temperature to thrive. It's a good idea to equip the tank with both a heating mat and some insulation, especially if your room temperature is many degrees below the snails' ideal temperature - with insulation, the temperature in the tank will be easier to maintain, and the heating may need to be on less, sparing your electricity bills. I've used kitchen foil and towels myself too when the cold of last winter surprised me and my snails and I had to get the temperature to rise fast. It helps a surprisingly long way! After that, the cheapest insulation board you can find will be a nice (and cheap!) long-term solution that's also easy to modify to look the way you want it to, by painting it, sticking wallpaper on it, or whatever you like. |
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friso
Achatina fulica
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Post by friso on Jun 10, 2015 20:38:32 GMT
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Post by astana on Jun 10, 2015 22:48:01 GMT
The tanks are beautiful, but what are they? Looks like a cave of some sort  |
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friso
Achatina fulica
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Post by friso on Jun 10, 2015 22:52:43 GMT
yes i made all the backgrounds myself. it supposed to look like a cave |
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Post by astana on Jun 11, 2015 2:16:04 GMT
yes i made all the backgrounds myself. it supposed to look like a cave That's sooooo cool |
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