I hate it when people buy chameleons just to HAVE them! But they do nothing FOR the animal! Like, only putting one branch in it and that's it??!?! It's awesome to see finally someone who puts his heart and love in it and wants the animal to feel safe and comfortable♡

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, as more and more people impulse buy chameleons, I hope I can actually show them how to setup a proper enclosure for their new tree dragon

Can't wait until you can build some for me

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I'll build the glass, you got the inside haha

@marceli___skowerski4559

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula can you build my glass? 😂😂

This was amazing. I love how they both turned out, and how the two terrariums blend together. This video turned out amazing, keep up the great work!

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Trent! Appreciate the continued support

Awesome DIY, and thanks for the Home Hardware hookup!

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

No problem

Great video my friend! Still blows my mind that you build these enclosures from scratch! Well explained and well filmed! 👌🏼😎

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man! Any constructive criticism is much appreciated haha!

I like that you don’t yell at the screen like so many people. Very thorough video with great steps and ideas. Thank you!

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Yell at the screen? What do you mean by that? Literally yelling at the camera?? Thanks for the kind words!

This has been quite helpful. I'm beginning to fully establish my chameleons cage to a living cage. She already has potted plants but I'm looking to permanently plant them for her as well as providing a substrate she can lay in when necessary. You've given me a lot of useful information.

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Glad you were able to take something from the conversation!

Amazing work dude! I’m setting up my first bio active vivarium right now. Been in the fish hobby for 14 years and am really excited to get into this hobby. I’ll be setting one up for a panther chameleon. Thanks for the great content

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have been a fish person basically since I started being a reptile guy too! Both are incredible hobbies.

Great video Mike! Lots of detail!

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully the level of detail helps people build a tank for themselves :)

Thank you so much for this video!

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching the video!

0:09 preach!!! Couldn’t agree more

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Perla! Enclosures are all too important to ignore :)

Nice vid mike love the setups

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coop! Long time no see!

I just saw someone say they sand the foam, with sandpaper, instead of carving. Seems like a cool alternative. Using a dremmel tool to grind and shape it, add contours in anyway you personally find attractive, is another great method. Great terrarium, once again, Mike :)

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Ya that definitely does work, but if you dont have a shop vac right next to the drill bit you are in trouble haha.

incredible video, really great way to add a personal touch

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hopefully you watched the whole thing hahah

@casualwargamer

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula always!

You did a great job decorating.

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barb! Both the chameleons are doing great!

Love how this turned out! I’ll definitely have to try the drylock background method on a future build. I’m curious how you get the tank to ventilate enough for your little thams? Is it just through the top or did you build something into the sides as well?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Most chameleon species are good with similar ventilation to other animals, it comes in through the front and out the tank from a 4 inch gap in the top glass.

Amazing video

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Lot of info great video

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie! Certainly tried to pack it into this video.

That’s awesome

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love it

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This turned out so great ! I'll be sure to revisit this video when I build out my parson's new enclosure.

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

That would be really tough to do for a tanks for a parsons haha

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula I was thinking about using your techniques for how you made the background look naturalistic 🍃

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

How big of a tank are you planning though? Because even the minimum recommend parsons enclosure would be really difficult to do haha

@NeptunetheChameleon

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula I have Calumma parsonii cristifers which are a smaller subspecies of Parson's so they don't need quite as much space as say a Yellow Lip Parson's. Males can do well in a 4x2x4 and females can do well in a 2x2x4.

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I'd still say that's a bit small, but too each their own haha. Even at that size would still be a nightmare to build a custom background for it! I hope you do go through with making one though I'd to see how it turns.

I was thinking of setting up my Retic this way - maybe I’ll Make a video of me doing so lol - it won’t be as good as yours but I’ll give it a shot !

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it man! Should look cool!

I use a glass enclosure for my female works great. The cold long winters in Canada let me keep her humidity with the forced air heating on in the house

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Glad you have a similar experience!

Hey man great content. Hopefully you still check the older ones but did you ever make the build for the enclosure?

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t made the video of actually building the glass tank yet.

Superb vivarium and superb Video about construction of the Vivarium.

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching man! I appreciate it!

@bobkob

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula you’re very welcome !

Troy Goldberg converted me too!!!

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

It works!

was waiting for this video :D

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

haha I think you have commented on every video since I mentioned the build

@paranorman1646

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula LMAO

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

@@paranorman1646 I don't think I'm wrong hahah

@paranorman1646

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula nope it sounds about right LMAO

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

haha exactly! And you watched it in the first 24 hours! Props to you!

nice bro i like so muchs

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed.

I might do a bioactive Dubia enclosure

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

That would be a cool idea!

Ahhh, nice. How does passiflora vine work in tropical vivs? I would love to use some of that. The flowers are insanely beautiful, and the fruits are delicioso

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

It works great! But might not get enough nutrients to flower properly. I know Bill Strand uses them in his out door enclosures and they flower and fruit regularly.

I was just wondering if the paints (for the moss and rock shadows!) are okay for reptiles and continual misting?! I’m hoping to revamp a few of my enclosures to a bioactive one and was just curious as to wether paints could cause any issues or if some clear material should be layered over top? Thank you so much! Such an amazing build!!

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

I had no issues. But you could always apply a varnish sealer to seal the paint away.

can you show us how to build these glass terrariums?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Next time I build one I definitely will!

Sense you haven’t made a video on how to build the enclosure it’s self maybe like a blue print for those of us who wanna try? In terms of how to put the glass and stuff together ?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Next time I build an enclosure I will definitely show it. These tanks were only my second and third time building tanks haha

How do you clean a tank like this. I’ve seen some videos were they take out everything and sanitize it and replace the substrate. If the ground is dirt like that do you need to worry about cleaning it as much or is it almost like a ecosystem where it just goes to the plants? Also do you still clean all the plants and stuff like normal or do you not need to do that?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Similar to the ecosystem concept

Good morning how to make a drain on a glass bottom without breaking it. thanks in advance😊

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Just have to google how to drill through glass. Someday I will make a tutorial but it wont be any time soon.

The black foam said wave check

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Haha what?

Great vid. Curious what your running got uvb and basking bulbs ?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Basking bulb is 35 nano bulb, and arcadia 6% UVB

How do you maintain proper air flow in a glass tank? I have a small screened enclosure for my veiled but i want to know if it would be okay to put him in my old snake tank as its much larger

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I would only recommend a large exo terra or other custom glass tank, a standard aquarium isn't suitable for a chameleon. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKikmMVpgde8kdI.html

I'm curious as to how well the drylok barrier is holding up

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

So far so good!

Hey I was wondering what type of drylock I should get. Ther is multiple types including floor and wall, and cement dry lock and a couple others

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Fairly certain I show the can that I used in this build.

Did you mix the cement colorant with the dry lock paint or did you use it by itself?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Mix it with the drylok

Is it possible to house both a crested gecko or other types with dart frogs in the same enclosure/vivarium

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend it

Do you have a video on how to build the enclosure itself? Or any good sites where a custom enclosed could be made? I want to change from a screen tank to a glass tank for my chameleon

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Depends where you are located! I don't have a video just yet, but next tank that I build I plan to make a video on it!

@barbaracianciarullo9626

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula I’m located in miami and can’t find any good sites to buy from. All the sites I’ve seen have been either way over 7 k or just won’t do the dimensions I need. Can’t wait for you to post a video on tank building!

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

@@barbaracianciarullo9626 Shoot me an email and we can discuss it there! You could also send me a message on IG because depending how big you are looking for, will dictate the thickness of glass and stuff.

Hey mike! I am going to be getting a chameleon in the summer time and I was curious what type of tank you’d recommend? Glass or screened?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

What specis are you getting? And where do you live?

@maskedangel1963

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula hey just dropping in on the comment as I live in the UK I would like a panther chameleon abs am thinking about a glass but so many people saying it should be screen but as not hot much I thought screen maybe less effective here what are your thoughts many thanks :)

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

@@maskedangel1963 I would agree, in a climate like that a glass or even a hybrid tank would be the way to go.

I want to make a vivarium build but it can be dismantled. :( any recommendations or advice how to even do this?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

MAke it out of wood

Hi mike, you talk about sealant for acrylic on an other video but I'm not good in english earing. Why don't you seal it on this video?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

I did, I just forgot to mention it in the video.

Hello I just found your channel and I saw that you had a crestie in a separate video, I have one aswell and I was wondering when to feed her I'm feeding insects every other day and repashy crested mix every day I'm not sure if I can do anything else for her or if I could be doing anything better. Thanks in advanced 👌

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, that is a ton feeding. If anything I would recommend reducing the amount of food. How old is it?

@busy.b3e

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula when I got her the person I got it from said about 4 months so I've had her for about 4 months so I'm going to say shes somewhere around 7 to 8 months old

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Gotcha! You could probably start to hold back a little on the amount of food. But sounds good!

Do you have a video where you update on this tank now that it's been a year or so? And maintenance of a bioactive tank after set up?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I moved across the country shortly after I set these tanks up, and they haven't been resetup yet. But I can tell you that they grew in well and were doing amazing until I had to remove all the plants and such

@arielhitchcock6151

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula hey thank you for replying on am old video! I am having a hard time finding resources for a maintenance schedule for bioactive set ups, any advice or resources you can point me to?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot me a message on Instagram, and we can chat better there

Does your bottom never fills with too much water? Do you have to renew it sometimes?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

I've never had an issue with supersaturating the soil! That's why I have a drain in the back though, to make sure it never gets to that point

Curious would this work with a screen cage?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Would what? The background?

what plants have you planted specifically?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Depends which tank, but I had ficus microcarpa, ficus benjamina, a coffee plant, and some bromeliads

I just built mine, I got a 58x18x36 and split it down the middle for both of my panthers and one of them is going crazy because of his reflection, what should I do

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Change the location of your lights, and you are sure it is the reflection, not something else in the enclosure?

I wonder if using acrylic paint, to color the drylock, would work. Anyone have experience with this idea?

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

It never really colours up the way you want it to.

Can you show maintenance on the bioactive enclosure?

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

There really isn't a whole lot of maintenance.

So do you prefer mesh enclosures or glass enclosures can you please answer this

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the application!

Where did you get your custom enclosure...... ???.? It’s beautiful

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Built it myself haha

@debriannahampton6110

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula that is absolutely amazing, do you have a video on how you did it and if not can you make a building video

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

@@debriannahampton6110 I have a video on doing the interior of the tank, but not of building the tank itself.

Where did you bought the branches?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

reptilesrus.ca

How are you going to keep enough airflow?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

There’s plenty of ventilation through the front vent and out the top

What was the tank size where you using:O

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

This was 22x17x36

Do you have to put the foam on the back?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend it, but you don't have to I guess

Hey man. I was wondering. . With just the spray foam directly on the glass. Was it strong enough in the long run?

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

I just sold both of the tanks, and they were still holding strong!

@prostatekicker3839

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula awesome. I really like what you did man. I'm gonna try this for our tank today. I appreciate the time you took to reply man. your great!

Do you have a local place where you buy hydroton?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I buy it in bulk (40 lbs bag)

Show the tank build please

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Of the glass actually?

Can that enclosure and setup work for a crested gecko?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Ya I suppose it could!

Hey man. .I'm back!lol. How can I send you a picture of my enclosure you inspired me to do myself.

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Best place is definitely instagram hahah

@prostatekicker3839

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula damn man. I'm old school. Only fb.

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

I mean that works too. I have a facebook page that you can send them to

Do you have any information on the build of the tank itself?

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

I believe you emailed me, and I replied there.

@ZaneSchoonraad

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula Hi I have the same question, is there a video on the actual tank build maybe? Awesome video btw, will defiantly refer to this when building mine!

Can I put wax worms in my bioactive setup

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Uhhh never heard of that being done

I wanted to ask, how do you clean the poo out?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

A glove on my hand or a spoon work well

I can’t find you on IG! Have you thought about putting certain orchids in the tanks? Most orchid are Epiphytic and are from tropical regions. You could get some wild looking flowers in there Also, what kind of UVB do you have for that size?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

I use the arcadia 6% proT5. I have thought about orchids but I don't think they would work in a tank for these guys. My instagram is alpha.reptile

@monicaharmonica7152

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula found it! Thanks! I’m gonna start building mine soon so this is a great video! Idk if I should use a stronger light bc of all the plants. That seems to have mixed reviews

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

What light are you thinking? The UVB is for the chameleons not the plants haha

@monicaharmonica7152

3 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula Hahaa yea I be knowing. Right now I have a reptisun 5.0 on my small enclosure but I’ve been seeing the taller your enclosure is, the stronger it should be, like a 10.0 so that it reaches the chameleon when it’s lower in the enclosure. I plan on it being about 36”+ tall. I’m just paranoid about MBD and keep coming across horror stories

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

With the taller tank, they should still be able to get the same distance away from the basking area (Heat and UVB) as in the shorter enclosure. Thus, the basking (specifically the UVB) shouldn't change, as you risk going too high.

Hey Mike I've been entertaining the idea of getting a Chameleon,which one do you recommend? The glass enclosures or Screen enclosures?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Kelsey long time no see! Totally depends on where you live, and what species of chameleon you are looking after

@kelseybordeaux9206

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula Ya haven't seen you doing livestreams in awhile,I'm thinking a Veiled.

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

@@kelseybordeaux9206 Where are you located??

@kelseybordeaux9206

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula North Carolina

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Indoor or outdoor setup?

how do you clean the poop?

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Just keep an eye out for what the isopods and springtails miss

what tank did you use?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Custom built

Hey how did, build it and get the custom glass, i am also from canada

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the glass and put it together with construction grade silicone

@bigbrotherv222

4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula could you link me where you order the glass?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I would just find a local glass shop to you

I live in The Netherlands and i don’t know where to find drylok :( is there someone that can help me with this?

@MikeTytula

5 ай бұрын

Elastopur works wonders!

Could I just use all peat moss?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

For what?

Are those paints safe for animals??

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Yup! No issues thus far!

Show us the build!

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Show you putting the glass together you mean??

Could i please get a list of items you use or Are commonly used because i dont want to make a Mistake thank you for your time

@fenikeizu3392

3 жыл бұрын

Im Making my own list sure but i wanna be 100% sure

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you share your list and I can add some things too it if need be.

@fenikeizu3392

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula Hydrotons, umbrella Plant 1 other but i forgot the name, Window net, some branches i use in my current setup , rocks, White Dwarf isopods or Purple dwarf isopods, springtails, leaf litter, Drylok, i forgot the Brand name but Its similar to what you used Foam, Acrylic paints And the substrate mix made by Snake Discovery (Its their How2 for bioactive they call it the Snake Discovery awesome mix And it looked like it works really well) Like i said Its something i just wanna be 100% sure of And thank you for your time

@fenikeizu3392

3 жыл бұрын

I talk a lot....

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Ya I looks like you are off to a good start

Why can’t you just stick the peat moss to the black foam?

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

You can, but most of it will fall off, and leaves a very unfinished look.

3:10 You could easily get the same results way faster with a palm sander :)

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Wire end on a drill is even better haha

Panther chameleon how many times a day

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

How times a day for what?

Would this work with a tree frog?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Sure would!

@janedargatz8022

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula cool! Just wondering what size tank did you use in this build?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

This is a 22x17x36"

what are the dimensions of this tank? isn't too small? :S

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Too small for what?

Do you have to do foam?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

I mean you don't have too but looks really nice

@ilovetobecountry2847

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula and also does that foam stick to glass?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Most of the time yes

@ilovetobecountry2847

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula ok

So what will decomposition the poop?

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Springtails and Isopods are what typically breakdown the waste.

@Rudebwoy64

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula do you have a video where you set up everything set by set

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Uhh I believe I have a build on my channel.

@Rudebwoy64

2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula I can’t find it on your

@Rudebwoy64

Жыл бұрын

How did you get the drainage?

How much did this build cost ?

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Total, everything including lights and all? or?

@mckennasucher8651

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula yes please! That would be really helpful in budgeting. This is a great build and I want to make a larger terrarium for my veiled, so I think I wanna use this video as a guide! And/Or, do you know a way to expand a mesh (i think thats what its called) terrarium?

Don’t use glass. It stresses them out. Mesh is the way to go. Plus it gives them more to climb

@NathanielBlank

2 жыл бұрын

None of that stuff is food safe and loaded with chemicals. I’m disappointed that you don’t know that

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean? And the glass doesn’t stress them out.

2:24 that didn't sound creepy at all 😳

@MikeTytula

Жыл бұрын

Hahah it definitely did!

Why not spray paint???

@MikeTytula

23 күн бұрын

Spray paint for which part?

@WhiteSuperMemeist

23 күн бұрын

​@@MikeTytulaThe background foam.

@MikeTytula

23 күн бұрын

It wouldn't be suitable for the gentle application areas, the drylok is needed to really give the foam the rigidity, and you can't easily spray paint indoors.

And what are you keeping? Which chameleon? :)

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Bradypodion thamnobates

@turtlegeckosailor

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tytula Those are amazing species! I always wanted Trioceros hoehnelii. Perhaps sometime this year I will do a project for them.

Would you say this is cheaper than buying fake plants with a chameleon starter kit?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

With all the proper lighting and such, no it's not. But the chameleon kit is a death trap, especially if you are unaware of how to set them up properly

@nathanstilwell855

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula ok on average how much do you think this would all cost, because if i end up getting a chameleon i want to do it the right way

@nathanstilwell855

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula where would you recommend i could get a good cage?

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

Like the entire glass tank and everything to go inside it, with proper lighting and such? What species of chameleon is this for?

@nathanstilwell855

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTytula a veiled

I thought there was a coffee plant in it??????

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

There is haha! This was just the original video, I added the coffee plant after! I will be making an update video in the coming weeks!

Too bad I only have a screen cage

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

Can always purchase something different if your climate is made for the screen kinds.

A glass tank is very bad for a chameleon cause it has poor airflow and chameleons don’t like to see themselves in the glass. Also panthers need a much larger enclosure.

@MikeTytula

2 жыл бұрын

That’s not true. The air flow in a tank like this or an exo terra is sufficient for chameleons and has been proven to be for years. I myself never had an issue with reflections and several chameleon keeper that keep in glass have never had the issue either. You can build a solid sided enclosure plenty large enough for a panther

Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

What did you use

Use a potato peeler next time 🥔

@MikeTytula

3 жыл бұрын

That would be smart!

Why the fuck are you using a glass tank

@MikeTytula

4 жыл бұрын

Allow me to educate: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qKikmMVpgde8kdI.html