Flooring

[acidburn01]

What's a good, but kinda cheap thing I can use as flooring/substrate and a place to get it.? We're moving tanks around and since they have pinworms, I want to get rid of the carpet but Toothless' floor gets super super hot. I want something that makes clean up easy because Toothless poops within minutes of waking up and he typically wakes up before I do.

Shelf liner from Lowe's or something.? Or a yoga mat cut to size or something.? Any ideas that work well.

Also, photo of my "ghost" Nova for attention. I say ghost because she woke up and was suddenly grey from getting ready to shed.

 

[KarrieRee]

What's a good, but kinda cheap thing I can use as flooring/substrate and a place to get it.? We're moving tanks around and since they have pinworms, I want to get rid of the carpet but Toothless' floor gets super super hot. I want something that makes clean up easy because Toothless poops within minutes of waking up and he typically wakes up before I do.

Shelf liner from Lowe's or something.? Or a yoga mat cut to size or something.? Any ideas that work well.

Also, photo of my "ghost" Nova for attention. I say ghost because she woke up and was suddenly grey from getting ready to shed.

Zen Habitats Meridian Terrarium Mat - PetSmart

www.petsmart.com

this is good -- I use this in both my tanks

 

[acidburn01]

Zen Habitats Meridian Terrarium Mat - PetSmart

www.petsmart.com

this is good -- I use this in both my tanks

It says they're out of stock right now. Do you have another suggestion that would work well and doesn't retain bacteria.?

 

[KarrieRee]

It says they're out of stock right now. Do you have another suggestion that would work well and doesn't retain bacteria.?

What size is your tank? These are for 4x2x2 tanks -- Original Zen Mat - for 4'x2' based Original enclosures | Zen Habitats

 

[acidburn01]

What size is your tank? These are for 4x2x2 tanks -- Original Zen Mat - for 4'x2' based Original enclosures | Zen Habitats

It's a... I believe it's a 4x2x2.

 

[KarrieRee]

It's a... I believe it's a 4x2x2.

that will work perfect --- read about the mat on the website --

 

[Drache613]

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[Drache613]

Hello,

I think a non adhesive shelf liner is really good, there are a lot of options of colors too. You can
also try a textured slate type of tile, also.
There is also a rubber type of flooring at Home Depot that you can look at. You can cut it & fit it
to your tank size.

Tracie

 

[acidburn01]

Hello,

I think a non adhesive shelf liner is really good, there are a lot of options of colors too. You can
also try a textured slate type of tile, also.
There is also a rubber type of flooring at Home Depot that you can look at. You can cut it & fit it
to your tank size.

Tracie

What about like... half shelf liner/rubber mat the other half textured tile.?

 

[acidburn01]

that will work perfect --- read about the mat on the website --

Do you have a suggestion for something permanent.? Like a peel and stick sort tile or liner or something.?

 

[KarrieRee]

Do you have a suggestion for something permanent.? Like a peel and stick sort tile or liner or something.?

No peel n stick- you want something that has no adhesive the heat will melt it and cause fumes- check out zen habitats they have a mat there for 4x2 tanks that I am using it's a nice mat

 

[acidburn01]

No peel n stick- you want something that has no adhesive the heat will melt it and cause fumes- check out zen habitats they have a mat there for 4x2 tanks that I am using it's a nice mat

I get that. I need something today, the bottom of the tanks are black and as a result, the floors get super super hot from the lights, even with light stands. That's why I was looking at something simple from home depot or Lowe's or something until I can get a better mat from zen.

 

[hdochow]

this is what I use, although mine is clear. the link is for 6 rolls, so ignore the price. you'd only need one roll.
Con-Tact Premium White Diamond 20 in. x 5 ft. Non-Adhesive Shelf Liner (Set of 6) 05F-C5T21-06 - The Home Depot

 

[KarrieRee]

I get that. I need something today, the bottom of the tanks are black and as a result, the floors get super super hot from the lights, even with light stands. That's why I was looking at something simple from home depot or Lowe's or something until I can get a better mat from zen.

Yes try Lowe's or home Depot - what is the flooring now?

 

[acidburn01]

Yes try Lowe's or home Depot - what is the flooring now?

It was a reptile carpet until they were diagnosed with pinworms. Got rid of that and am using a few layers of paper towels until I get something else.