40 Gallon Tank Setup

[Ratmosphere]

So awesome man I’m pumped to see this all come together.

Make sure to post pics of the monster when it comes in!

 

[Tynan918]

So awesome man I’m pumped to see this all come together.

Make sure to post pics of the monster when it comes in!

You know I am lol

One question that I've been meaning to ask...

What are some of these species (Stirmi) brown/burgundy and some of them are black colored ?

 

[Tynan918]

I also bought more fake plants to decorate the enclosure with...View attachment 76129View attachment 76130View attachment 76131View attachment 76132

Plants arrive Monday, a day before the T arrives.

 

[Ratmosphere]

What are some of these species (Stirmi) brown/burgundy and some of them are black colored ?

Not too sure what you mean by that.

 

[Tynan918]

Black:

Brown/Burgundy:

Both are T. Stirmi

 

[Ratmosphere]

The black pic might have been captured with low lighting, I have never seen any “black” stirmi before.

 

[Tynan918]

The black pic might have been captured with low lighting, I have never seen any “black” stirmi before.

 

[Tynan918]

View attachment 76136

Maybe just a darker shade of brown than the average ?

 

[Ratmosphere]

When they get older, they do get a bit darker and gain wear and tear on the carapace and legs which could give a darker appearance. The abdomen may also darken like the picture. Other than that, “black” stirmi aren’t a thing.

Lighting also has a LOT to do with it.

 

[Tynan918]

When they get older, they do get a bit darker and gain wear and tear on the carapace and legs which could give a darker appearance. The abdomen may also darken like the picture. Other than that, “black” stirmi aren’t a thing.

Lighting also has a LOT to do with it.

Gotcha

 

[Ratmosphere]

Hoping you get a nice sized female bro, they’re awesome.

 

[Ratmosphere]

How’s the condensation today bro?

 

[Tynan918]

How’s the condensation today bro?

My bad, I stayed up all night last night I'm playing the video game.

I got a picture this morning though of the condensation:

It doesn't build up on the lid anymore and the sides aren't as bad as it was, I can actually see through it lol

 

[Tynan918]

I added the spiky leaves to the cage today...

...and the acrylic handle for the lid, which works perfectly.

 

[Tynan918]

Should I be putting the spring tails with a dead cricket into the enclosure yet ?

Or should I do that tomorrow whenever I finish up the plant decor ?

 

[Ratmosphere]

Looks dope! No way you’d consider drilling bigger holes or will you leave it the way it is now?

You could add the springtails now if you wanted to.

 

[Tynan918]

Looks dope! No way you’d consider drilling bigger holes or will you leave it the way it is now?

You could add the springtails now if you wanted to.

I'm honestly worried about drilling bigger holes, I didn't like the way the bigger drill bit sounded and the way it chipped the acrylic on that first hole.

I don't want to take chances of it cracking and breaking and then I'm really f'd.

 

[Ratmosphere]

Your right, maybe just leave the lid off for a bit. Definitely think you could remove more sphagnum moss to see if the condensation clears because it really adds a lot of humidity.

 

[Tynan918]

Your right, maybe just leave the lid off for a bit. Definitely think you could remove more sphagnum moss to see if the condensation clears because it really adds a lot of humidity.

Ok I'll remove some of the sphagnum moss.

 

[Tynan918]

This mornings condensation...

Also installed a digital humidity gauge last night. Showed 99% humidity @70°F this morning.