I have a 55 gallon aquarium that i want to put my Iguana into. I want to find out how to create the best environment. Wheather I should put dirt in the tank or sand for the base.
2006-07-25 06:02:38 · 8 answers · asked by Archie W 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Your best bet is making or purchasing a wire mesh cage (like a bird cage). That is what I keep mine in. Aquariums are not really sufficient for iguanas, they are also heavy, hard to clean, and don't provide good ventilation. I saw a huge mesh cage at a local pet shop for $250 dollars. I could have easily housed a mature iguana. There are also cages you can order online.
2006-07-25 08:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, my friend had a separate bedroom for his (LOL!!)
From Green Iguana Society:
"If any aquarium is used (but still not recommended), at least a 50 gallon aquarium is absolutely minimal, and should only be used for a hatchling. An iguana will outgrow a 50 gallon aquarium in a matter of months!"
Check the second link below for the basic requirements of a good habitat. And best of luck -- check that page also for the size difference between a hatchling and adult iguana -- OMG!!
2006-07-25 08:18:56 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used wood shavings for hamsters or Guinea pigs for my iguana. I raised him for 15 years but he passed about 4 years ago. He was a very hearty guy. I kept him in an aquarium while he was small but as he grew I found myself building bigger wooden cages with screen and I kept using shavings. Eventually he got so big that he turned into a house pet. I had him trained to poop on moistened newspaper in the closet. He still had a corner of the room that was still home (with his food and heat lamp).
I guess what I'm trying to get at is that I never really put too much effort into a habitat and he still stuck with me for 15 years.
2006-07-25 08:09:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK IM GONNA SAY IT...
55 GALLON AQUARIUM FOR IGUANA A NO NO! fOR MY YOUNGER IGGYS I GOT A LARGE CAT CAGE FOR 100.00 AT A LOCAL PET STORE. THEY MAKE THEM IN ALOT OF DIFFERENT COLORS NOW TOO. THEY LOOK JUST LIKE A IGUANARIUM, BUT ARE ALOT CHEAPER. I PUT LOTS OF BAMBOO STALKS AND A FICUS TREE IN THE CAGE FOR CLIMBING. AS FOR DECO I USED VINES AND CUT OUT ALL THE WIRES FROM THE VINES BECAUSE IF A HERP CUTS ITSELF TRYING TO EAT THE VINE IT CAN GET MOUTH ROT, IVE SEEN IT HAPPEN JUST FROM THAT. I PUT IN A CERAMIC HEAT EMITTER IN ONE BULB OUTLET AND A BASKING LIGHT IN THE OTHER. THERE IS A NICE SIZED TUB OIF WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE CAGE OF WHICH IS COVERED IN CHEAP OUTDOOR CARPET I BUY AT LOWES. IGUANAS LIKE TO DIG SOMETIMES AND CAN MAKE A BIG MESS WITH SAND AND DIRT.
THIS TYPE OF ENCLOSURE HAS WHEELS AND IS ALSO GREAT TO WHEEL OUTSIDE TO GIVE YOUR IGGY THE BEST THING OF ALL, NATURAL LIGHTING.
I HAVE A DIGITAL TEMP GUAGE THAT HAS 2 PROBES ONE FOR THE TOP AND ONE FOR THE BOTTOM. I TRY TO KEEP THE LOWEST TEMP AT 78-80 AND THE HIGHEST AT 100. I ALSO HAVE A NICE LITTLE MISTING SYSTEM I BAUGHT AT A PETSMART FOR 20.00. JUST FILL PUMP AND SPRAY, IT DOES IT BY ITSELF AND THE IGUANA LOVES IT.
IF YOU SIMPLY MUST HAVE A COOL HABITAT GO TO CAGES BY DESIGN, THEY HAVE SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAGES FOR SALE AND THEY ARE ALL CUSTOMIZABLE FOR WHAT ANIMAL YOU ARE HOUSING...
2006-07-25 11:22:01 · answer #4 · answered by brooklyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How vast is this iguana? it is going to wish some thing plenty larger than a fifty 5 in the previous too long. If this is nevertheless a infant it will artwork for a speedy time... I particularly advise using "jungle mixture" substrate, you will get it at maximum puppy shops. this is a great mix of sand, soil, vermiculite, peat moss, mulch/bark etc... and it helps with humidity exceedingly plenty.
2016-10-08 07:33:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want to use a sand base that you can get at your local pet store for one it is easier to clean and the odor stays down but be sure that you don't use a heat rock buy a heat pad that can be mounted to the bottom of the tank because with a heat rock they will burn and get infections and death is almost always an end result
2006-07-25 06:52:17 · answer #6 · answered by midget19_73 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iguana Habitats
2017-02-20 21:57:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with
http://www.repticzone.com
http://www.greenigsociety.org
those should help ya..ummm no to dirt and sand...and the ig will out grow the aquarium...you may need to figure out somethin else for your ig...thats one reason my ig has full run of his own room
2006-07-25 10:49:56 · answer #8 · answered by ozzkat2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋