YES. I want to do a bioactive setup for my uromastyx but can't find any videos .

You could probably use a bearded dragon Bioactive setup. They are both similar. That’s what I would suggest.

Third the motion for the Uromastyx set-up. Teach us Obi Wan.

I was about to comment this as well. I know it's similar to beardies but the difference is they don't eat bugs. And can they eat the same plants. Hope you make it

@@THEE.apples ik this is a while abo but he does have a kit on his site

MaestroCygni or you could just get a cheap vacuum like I so desperately wished he had in this video lmao

What would you expect to see? Just asking as I’m getting my viv ready to move Ozzy (my ackie) into.

@@declanmccallum9306 Desert grass imo.

Repileptic Pete having a dump

Ruben Guerrrero I’ll be doing a part 2 video

Its coming, with a Kages.com enclosure.

Mackenzie Alvarado where?!

The Bio Dude Josh Halter in Live oak Texas

I buy it bulk from my wholesaler.

Hi Vilem. I used Ghostwood in this build which can be purchased on my website here: www.thebiodude.com/search?type=product&q=ghostwood

Vincent Huang my tomato frogs permanent enclosure :)

Next week!

They are now in a 6 x 3 x 3 enclosure with about 24" of substrate. They are getting an upgrade here in a few months so I will be doing a video then to update it : )

because its a burrowing animal and its a desert animal

They just bred this morning by the way, so they are doing great! Just because the substrate isn't red does not mean it does not function or act as the same type of substrate. You can add whatever plants you want, just because the plants are not from that area does not mean its bad for the lizards.

The Bio Dude Josh Halter can this work for savvanah monitors

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter Agree. We try to REPLICATE to the best that we can.

Negative, been using the same substrate since they were babies.

Thank you I will take that into consideration : )

Hey there! led is for the plants health.

Hey there! please reach out to customercare@thebiodude.com so the care team can get you set up!

Aaron281088 Yes I know I mentioned that in the video

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter i swear no one seems to listen or understand the concept of "grow out tank"

Maybe 1 adult ackie

Hey Zhil97. This tank is a Tetra Fauna 75g. It's 48"x18"x22". I recommend a little more space if you can provide it as these creatures are very active and love to dig!

Here ya go: www.thebiodude.com/collections/monitor-and-tegu-bioactive-kits/products/savannah-monitor-bioactive-kit

Thanks also is there any sand premixed in the soil for sale? Most monitor keepers suggest mixing sand in the soil. Also how many inches of soil depth will each kit provide? Thanks

Josh Abbott dude I love your music! Lol

Hi Madison Whitten. I leave them in there. the leaves are important for the cycle of your biome. The bugs and microfauna will break down the leaves to add macronutrients to your soil. I recommend topping off your biodegradable layer when it gets low. I usually average every 3 months or so depending on how much I add upon set up.

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thanks for the reply and the info !

Depends on the plant I guess

Led

Petey Wheatstraw yes

@@serp9365 Thankz!!!

Lowes

Abinaya Fuun do you realize how big a Savannah will get? it'll be good temporarily

I sell them : )

In the video I mention the herpstat and VE. Before you jump down someones throat you should listen.

Give me a time mark, please.

I will be in the future. It is not easy going bio with Uromastyx, but you can!

We sure do! I have 3 in stock now.

If it's any constellation two of them have been breeding.

The Bio Dude Josh Halter honestly that doesn't mean much. But your female doesn't have proper nesting sites and soil temp depth etc she will eventually die. Good luck! Hope you have success

Thanks, they got moved into a larger enclosure (like I said in the video). They have 12" of substrate heated to 83 Deg. You should not be so quick to judge and talk down to others.

As of right now, their hotspot with that bulb being 6" away from basking reaches about 120F

Its supposed to act like a desert not look like one.

Its a really versatile system. That is kinda the beauty of it. Minor adjustments to humidity and temperature can support a wide variety of species. Having said that, the Terra Firma soil is the temperate soil. Terra Sahara i would imagine, does probably bleed off humidity through evaporation better than the Firma.

How could you say that he put a cactus in there!!! But ya 100% agree

@@ellas2682 you're right but ackies are associated with arid rocky ranges and outcrops and this doesn't look much like that either.

fredde johansson Thanks but that’s also why I said they are going to be moved out of it at the year mark

nahh nah marty made enclosures

oh cool, i checked their website. do you have any of their enclosures? They look pretty good.

nahh nah yea all my dart frogs and day geckos are housed in marty mades

You've got me interested. I sent them an email with some questions. Im looking to get some green tree skinks in a bio active set up, and I do like how their enclosures function and look. I'm getting a little tired of exo terra's. Are their prices good? they don't list them on the site, and I was wondering what their shipping would be.

nahh nah super good prices

This is a 75 gallon. Not their final enclosure.

Thats its volume, not its size.

per my grower, no.

Hi MrZorlac. You could keep 1 adult in there, but that would be the minimum for me. They are getting a custom enclosure built for them which is what I would recommend, even for 1 adult. They are a very active species and will utilize every inch of space you provide.

Ok thanks.

I sell them locally here in Houston!

I'm in Nebraska. Do you know where else I could find them?

troopershollar 79 I’d imagine there’s an online store you could possibly get one shipped. You may want to look into building your own. There’s a way to make a fish tank out of plywood. I mean, it’s obviously got glass in the front for viewing, I’m thinking of going that route. Cheaper and you can build bigger than you could buy for the same price. Plus it’s super customizable, you could do multiple glass sides for different viewing angles. There’s a KZfaqr who’s got a series of videos showing him build one for fish. His channel is “the king of diy” look him up if you don’t know who he is already. 👍🏻 best of luck.

Sassy Hack NOOOOOO it can and WILL cause impaction that will KILL your reptile

oh wow, lucky I didn't end up using it then. Thank you for the heads up.

Sassy Hack it only causes impact ion in reptiles that aren’t well hydrated and aren’t getting proper heating

Its good, my bearded dragon is in sand and he fine. Just need to clean it a lot. Hes been living in it for 11 Years I changed the sand and cleaned it alot

Nicklas Dupont he was hitting and rolling them on his hand so they probably won't hurt the animal

Hi Edgar. This is a Tetra Fauna 75g tank. You can find a distributor near you on their website. Tetrafauna.com

Thank you and one more question can keep one in that enclosure forever or you’ll need to up the size

Sarah i was wondering this myself? I dont know why it cannot be done on sand, rock and gravel?? But then i supose there would be no need as arid doesnt need to be bio-active?

I know I'm really late but your not really supposed to use sand with captive reptiles as it can harm them if ingested

SmashingTaco that's not true for all reptiles. For ackies it's best to have a deep clay/sand/soil mix for them to dig in

The moss is almost always consistently dry with little moisture. The ambient humidity is under 20$% with exception of a humid hide which I provide and they utilize. Even why dry the AAA Spag becomes a great microbial hotspot. Even if you use moss dry you still tons of benefits, which is why it is used in the first place.

SmashingTaco While it’s true that there is some level of risk involved with feeding animals on sand/loose substrate, it would be inaccurate to say that those substrate choices are inherently bad. The risk of impaction is much lower for healthy animals, and even still there are animals that thrive on sand (banded geckos and sand boas, for example). It’s also important to remember that these reptiles and amphibians we keep have wild counterparts (most of em anyway), so an animal that lives in sandy environments in the wild will be able to handle them in captivity. Of course, you should still exercise some caution and there are ways you can lower the risk even further. Like, don’t let a wet prey item that’s caked in dirt/sand be eaten if you can help it, because that’s just silly. When using sand, opt for something like washed play sand instead of something from the pet store, as it’ll be easier for the animal to pass if it ingests some here and there. Avoid products like “calci-sand”, because lizards can “develop a taste” for it, especially lizards like bearded dragons that feel the need to lick everything in sight (An animal getting substrate in its mouth on occasion is hardly the same as an animal going out of its way to consume the sand.). Keep your animals water bowl clean of debris if it uses one (which you should do anyway!). And also, it never hurts to hand/tong feed, feed your animal in a separate enclosure, or feed your animal using a bowl. All of that being said though, the safest option is obviously avoiding those risks, no matter how minimal they can be. But it’s also true that you can provide your animal with a more naturalistic home so long as you use common sense and insure your animal is nice and healthy. In the end it’s a matter of preference. And in case you were wondering, I’ve used both minimalistic and naturalistic setups.. and in the case of loose substrates, I’ve never once had an issue with impaction in the 19 years I’ve actively kept herps.

I did not build the tank. I bought it.

The Bio Dude Josh Halter mind me asking where? Real nice tank

For the enclosure

Hi Thetacticalnightmare. They are still juveniles, and there are a lot of different hiding places as well as multiple basking areas. Monitors aren't as aggressive towards each other like other lizards. Komodo dragons have been known to hunt in packs. Wild Argus monitors will control a territory with their clutch mates. I haven't had any issues with fighting or aggression. Rest assured, if there is ever an issue they will be separated.

Way too small. For one, a 4' x 2' x 2' with optimally 21" of substrate.

You can never overkill an Ackies enclosure

The bigger the better. You may be a pretty good owner, most ppl get too small of enclosures

The Bio Dude Josh Halter. Bio dude...help me out please. What brand of cage is that u put your ackie monitors in? I would like to put 1 ackie in a 36long 24deep 18high enclosure. Would that size in your opinion be ok?

Reptile Guy are you fucking stoned?

Pat Eastman For ONE ADULT Ackie monitor I have been told by SEVERAL people including breeders that a 36 long 24 deep 19 high is good for 1 Ackie. Ofcourse I would love to have a bigger enclosure but that is the largest size I can fit.

id say give or take 40 plus gallons

Thanks, Took a while to find a good supplier, but I did. Hopefully Ill be able to get the prices down soon since I buy so much to get discounted rates.

It is such a terrible noise, you don't have to tell me ;/

Full Disclosure, I accidentally dropped one of the sliding doors about 3 years ago on a $300 terrarium. I was so angry with myself I just don't do that anymore lol.

Ha, It's not that poky/sharp ;)

Erika Dragon Mom yup, but like I said this is not their permanent cage when I get a larger cage for their adult stage

I really love what I do. Thanks for the reply! Just lighten up with the decor!! Everything else is awesome!!!!!

Even though it’s temporary doesn’t change the fact it’s crowded and potentially drowning. You still putting the reptile at risk.

No he didn't 😁