So today, I decided to revamp Kobe's enclosure. FOr those who haven't seen previous posts/threads, this is a 135 gallon tank that someone gave to me a few yrs ago. It measures 36" x 42" and 22" high. I figure it's a decent start for Kobe for the next year or so until he outgrows it.
I've been using only cypress mulch, but someone suggested using some topsoil to increase humidity. There also some cardboard panels lining the sides, but I decided to remove those. Kobe seems to be pretty well established that I don't think he's gonna be too bothered with being able to see out, and now everyone in the house can see him better as well. The added bonus is that I opened up a little more space, as I was using quite a few rocks to hold the cardboard in place.
You may notice in the photos that there is something missing: a water dish! Rest assured, he does have one. It was still in the sink, waiting to be cleaned, and I realized after taking all these photos that it was absent. But yes, he does have a water dish, as well as a nice big flat piece of slate to eat off of.
His lunch was delayed because of the overhaul. He actually was going around nibbling pieces of hay, letting me know he was definitely hungry. I had to get a couple shots of him eating. The first shot he was completely oblivious. Then he bent his head down, so I moved around to his front for a better shot. He looked up and paused in mid-munch. I snapped the shot, and told him he could resume his meal. After a few moments of pondering the weird silver flashing cyclops, he did!
...about an hour after being put in, he decides to explore the most difficult point in the habitat. This tank used to be an aquarium, and that box inset you see was a sump. I envision him getting stuck in that corner, so I tried to block it off with a large rock. He obviously was undeterred. The good thing was that he didn't have any trouble getting out of that position! But I do plan to remedy that scenario.
I've been using only cypress mulch, but someone suggested using some topsoil to increase humidity. There also some cardboard panels lining the sides, but I decided to remove those. Kobe seems to be pretty well established that I don't think he's gonna be too bothered with being able to see out, and now everyone in the house can see him better as well. The added bonus is that I opened up a little more space, as I was using quite a few rocks to hold the cardboard in place.
You may notice in the photos that there is something missing: a water dish! Rest assured, he does have one. It was still in the sink, waiting to be cleaned, and I realized after taking all these photos that it was absent. But yes, he does have a water dish, as well as a nice big flat piece of slate to eat off of.
His lunch was delayed because of the overhaul. He actually was going around nibbling pieces of hay, letting me know he was definitely hungry. I had to get a couple shots of him eating. The first shot he was completely oblivious. Then he bent his head down, so I moved around to his front for a better shot. He looked up and paused in mid-munch. I snapped the shot, and told him he could resume his meal. After a few moments of pondering the weird silver flashing cyclops, he did!
...about an hour after being put in, he decides to explore the most difficult point in the habitat. This tank used to be an aquarium, and that box inset you see was a sump. I envision him getting stuck in that corner, so I tried to block it off with a large rock. He obviously was undeterred. The good thing was that he didn't have any trouble getting out of that position! But I do plan to remedy that scenario.
and I sure am glad you explained the sump pump housing...lol that was making me crazy trying to figure out what that was... 
