Uroplatus phantasticus.

[c81kennedy]

Just finished my Uroplatus phantasticus setup today. Critique away.

 

[Peter B]

HI,
Nice setupt but phantasticus need thin branches to climb. I would add a big Ficus benjamina. I think you have some space for one in the middle? They won't use the nice bromeliads.

 

[Peter B]

This is one of my setupts freshly planted. 6 months later it was already a real jungle

 

[c81kennedy]

Thanks Peter. Where would I get Ficus benjamina?

 

[Peter B]

I don't know how it goes in the US but in Europe you can buy them in every shop where they sell houseplants. All Ficus with small leaves will do.

 

[toksyn]

Thanks Peter. Where would I get Ficus benjamina?

You can find Ficus benjamina in Lowes or Home Depot, or most of the local nurseries. The thing is, they are usually sprayed or treated with a systemic insecticide. I've got a small Ficus I harvest from whenever I need more plants - they are very easy to root with good humidity. I can send some your way if you're interested. This is Dev, by the way.

 

[c81kennedy]

Hey how much do you want for the ficus. I need one that will fit a 22 high 18deep 14 and 3/4 wide.

 

[Graham_s]

Nice setup! But I agree with adding some ficus, and perhaps a few more twigs.

 

[c81kennedy]

Ok lets try this again tank number 2

 

[Peter B]

Much better for phantasticus. When the plants start to grow you'll have a real jungle in 6 months.

 

[toksyn]

Agreed, much better! If you see any kind of growth like I'm seeing with the Ficus, you might not need to wait anywhere near 6 months ...

... in fact, get a nice pair of precision shears ready. I have to hack mine back constantly.