Things You'll Need
- Mild dish washing liquid
- Aquarium stones or pebbles
- Peat moss
- Potting soil
- Decorative rocks, plants and tree branches
- Heating lamp
- Thermostat
Instructions
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Clean both the inside and outside of the tank with warm water and a mild dish washing liquid. Be sure to rinse the tank thoroughly to remove all soap residue. Allow the tank to dry completely.
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Fill the bottom of the aquarium with aquarium stones or other types of pebbles to aid in drainage.
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Add three layers of peat moss on top of the stones.
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Cover the peat most with three layers of potting soil.
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Add plants, decorative rocks and tree branches to the aquarium.
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Place an overhead heating lamp in the corner of the cage to provide your reptile with adequate heat and light.
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Regulate the temperature of the cage. Add a thermostat to the inside of the aquarium to keep the environment at the recommended temperature for your specific type of reptile.
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