I currently have two bearded dragons in seperate vivariums. One is over a year old and living on sand, the other is on carpet. I haven't had any issues with sand, but I want to change it up for him a little and get something more aesthetically pleasing for my other guy than green carpet.
So, I'm switching to tile. I'm planning on installing slate tile and sealing it in with silicone. I know many prefer to take the tile out, but when I clean them, I end up washing the glass and every inch, so I don't care about having to remove the tile.
I was wondering, when putting down the tiles, is there a material that I should put under it, as with tiling a floor? My worry is that if I move, the tile, though sealed to the sides, will shift and crack or break the glass.
The other side to it is that one of the vivariums has a heating pad attached to the bottom. I was thinking about using a shelf liner in the bottom and putting a thin layer of silicone to keep it in place, transfer heat from the pad to the tile (hoping the tile warms up a little at night as Rabbit likes a little warmth when he sleeps), and as a base layer for the tile.
If there's anyone with any better or different ideas, I'd appreciate hearing them. I am not on a strict budget, but saving a little money never hurt anyone.
So, I'm switching to tile. I'm planning on installing slate tile and sealing it in with silicone. I know many prefer to take the tile out, but when I clean them, I end up washing the glass and every inch, so I don't care about having to remove the tile.
I was wondering, when putting down the tiles, is there a material that I should put under it, as with tiling a floor? My worry is that if I move, the tile, though sealed to the sides, will shift and crack or break the glass.
The other side to it is that one of the vivariums has a heating pad attached to the bottom. I was thinking about using a shelf liner in the bottom and putting a thin layer of silicone to keep it in place, transfer heat from the pad to the tile (hoping the tile warms up a little at night as Rabbit likes a little warmth when he sleeps), and as a base layer for the tile.
If there's anyone with any better or different ideas, I'd appreciate hearing them. I am not on a strict budget, but saving a little money never hurt anyone.