How to Set Up Reptile Tank

An aquarium can provide an ideal natural environment for a small reptile. Your aquarium size can vary from small (to fit on a desk) to large (100 gallons). The size will depend on your pet.

Things You'll Need

  • Glass aquarium
  • Sand, small pebbles or gravel
  • UV reptile light
  • Large rocks
  • Live plant
  • Small bowl for water
  • Reptile food flakes
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place sand or gravel in bottom of tank. Add plants at this time. They can be in small container or directly in the sand.

    • 2

      Place rocks for hiding and climbing places for your pet. Also pick a corner to place the water bowl.

    • 3

      Place your ultraviolet light over the top of the aquarium and make sure there are not places for your pet to climb out.Turn the light on for a few hours in the day. Turn the light off at night and if you are not going to be home for a few days.

    • 4

      Choose your reptile. Small snakes, geckos, skinks, newts, frogs, turtles, iguanas and chameleons all make great pets.

    • 5

      If you choose a frog or turtle, you will have to increase the size of your water bowl, or build an island of rocks and sand in the middle and add water to cover a few inches so the pet can take a swim.