RichardDial
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I'm looking to get a fire salamander a few weeks down the road (as soon as I find some CB animals for sale) but I decided to go ahead and set up the enclosure and get your thoughts. I have a 1.5 inch layer of pea gravel with 2-3 inches of shredded coconut, tree bark, and leaf litter. Sphagnum moss is only on one side of the tank (I've heard some express concerns over acidity). There are three hiding spots and the plant life includes two mosses, some Lycopodium, some English ivy, and a dwarf crested iris. A plastic pipe is covered by bark and is used to wet the pea gravel so the moisture can evenly build up in the substrate without becoming too wet. The only other living things in the tank are some sowbugs to break down the leaf litter. All of this is in a 20 gal long tank. Is it suitable for a fire salamander? Thanks for any replies!
BTW, I apologize for the quality of the picture. It was taken with my cell phone.
BTW, I apologize for the quality of the picture. It was taken with my cell phone.