A river runs through it.

Perryftw · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: A river runs through it.

Hey, hopefully in my next paycheck I'm going to start construction of my tegu enclosure(free up some tank space, and I'm sure he would LOVE the extra room) I have a question though, I have IMO a great idea, a small stream maybe an 1.5-2.5" deep, 3-5" wide, couple feet long. Now what I'm wondering, any suggestions? I want a pump that will keep the water flowing but keep the current low enough for safe crossing, soaking and drinking etc. does anybody know of a pump of that sort? Another thing, would it even be possible to add a water feature of this extent to a 8x4x3 or a 10x4x3 enclosure? Is there anything else I should consider about adding a large flowing water source? Hopefully this can work as I think it would be great for a tegu that adores swimming like mine. I look forward to input.
Thanks, Perry.
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ReptiSnob · Banned Joined: Mar 04, 2008 Posts: 15

I would think a tegu would constantly dam it by tossing and knocking substrate in it. If you can figure a way around that, that wouldnt look hidious then a circulating pond pump should work. I would also add some type of drain system for easy cleaning because with out a doubt it will get polluted quickly whether the tegu is tossing substrate in it or not.