CooperDragon":13ix3etp said:Welcome to the forum! I advise getting or building as big of a tank as you can fit and afford. It's also worth investing in high quality UVB lighting. I would go with a solid substrate like non adhesive shelf liner because it's easy to clean and keep sanitary. It is cheap to replace as needed too. If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask and we'll do the best we can to help out.