Lp birdeater question

[kaz]

Hello all been awhile, phone broke so haven't been on. Recently obtained an juvie Lp pretty sure its ready for a molt will update with some photos soon. However for now my question is on enclosure size. I'm setting up an old 15 gallon aquarium. About 2 feet long by just shy of a foot wide. Will this be big enough as a permanent enclosure. Here's a pic so far, still stuff to add plants soil etc.

 

[MassExodus]

I have an 8 1/2 inch female in a ten gallon. She has plenty of room for activities in her yard

 

[kaz]

ok cool, couldn't really find a great deal on this question, just thought it be one of those things, doesn't get quite as big as I'm imagining lol or it'll be bigger. Thanks again.

 

[MassExodus]

ok cool, couldn't really find a great deal on this question, just thought it be one of those things, doesn't get quite as big as I'm imagining lol or it'll be bigger. Thanks again.

I've heard of 11 inch Lp, but never seen one. Most likely 8 1/2 " to 9" is as big as it will get. Believe me, an 8 inch spider is still a Very large spider up close and personal. You wont be disappointed in an Lp

 

[SpiderDad61]

I've heard of 11 inch Lp, but never seen one. Most likely 8 1/2 " to 9" is as big as it will get. Believe me, an 8 inch spider is still a Very large spider up close and personal. You wont be disappointed in an Lp

Absolutely. My 8"+ stirmi looks like some monster pulled out of a Godzilla movie, and I love her. 15 gallons is fine...more than enough room. Of course, tho, be sure to add way more substrate, as that tank is very tall, and a fall from a few inches can kill a Supersized T. I kno it's a juvi now, but it's still to far a fall.
I have a 1.5" LP sling and love it. It's growing fast and is a burrowing magician. Congrats and good luck

 

[kaz]

ok thanks, didnt realise that. And yea its not going in there for awhile, ran out of coco fibre but gave it a slope to look nice Time being. Just thought id add bits slowly and get it setup, so by the time I'm happy with it, it may go in. However mean time My main concern is how to fix the lid to ensure no escapes!!

 

[kormath]

My LP is only 1/4" and has burrowed down the corner of the enclosure. He'll come up at night to drink the water droplets from the misting on the walls. Amazing something that tiny will get up to 10" or so dls.

 

[kaz]

its just flipped on it's back lol!!

 

[Enn49]

My LP is only 1/4" and has burrowed down the corner of the enclosure. He'll come up at night to drink the water droplets from the misting on the walls. Amazing something that tiny will get up to 10" or so dls.

They rarely get that big, usually 8-8.5"

its just flipped on it's back lol!!

It'll be interesting to see how much it grows

 

[kaz]

ill deffo post a pic after. Cant wait to see it.

 

[kaz]

here's a teaser lol best I could get without disturbing it!!...

 

[Phil]

its just flipped on it's back lol!!

Good luck with the molt.....if you are really worried about size of home and safety.....buy my supersized and uber secure converted corner vivarium. I am only about 350 miles north from where you live.....lol

see pics below. 1st is my large Genic avoiding the camera

 

[Phil]

here's a teaser lol best I could get without disturbing it!!...View attachment 13774

Exciting times. Love it when they flip on their back....so fascinating what they do.

 

[kaz]

really nice setup you have there.

 

[Phil]

really nice setup you have there.

It's empty now and for sale as the T room needs to be returned back to a bedroom. My genic has now been "down sized" from a 190 litre tank to 70 litres. She has sulked with me ever since....lol. she is in the big tank at the top of the cabinet in the pic below whuh are now in my bedroom. I. Also have Pokie tanks either side of my bed.....lol
Love me love my Ts..... End of . So if you know anyone who wants the big one from my earlier post, send them my way please.

 

[kaz]

It's empty now and for sale as the T room needs to be returned back to a bedroom. My genic has now been "down sized" from a 190 litre tank to 70 litres. She has sulked with me ever since....lol. she is in the big tank at the top of the cabinet in the pic below whuh are now in my bedroom. I. Also have Pokie tanks either side of my bed.....lol
Love me love my Ts..... End of . So if you know anyone who wants the big one from my earlier post, send them my way please.
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as much as id love it I wouldn't be able to travel that far to pick it ups lol

 

[Phil]

as much as id love it I wouldn't be able to travel that far to pick it ups lol

Ha ha.... I know, not a problem at all.

 

[kaz]

and she's out!...

the fangage!!

 

[kaz]

It's empty now and for sale as the T room needs to be returned back to a bedroom. My genic has now been "down sized" from a 190 litre tank to 70 litres. She has sulked with me ever since....lol. she is in the big tank at the top of the cabinet in the pic below whuh are now in my bedroom. I. Also have Pokie tanks either side of my bed.....lol
Love me love my Ts..... End of . So if you know anyone who wants the big one from my earlier post, send them my way please.
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really nice btw am an ocd type person and id certainly like a room like that lol

 

[Enn49]

and she's out!...
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the fangage!!
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Well done that little LP. Great photos.