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#1994039
Da Lizard 25
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Which Waterfall? 
I’m just wondering, which is the best waterfall for green anoles? I know that there’s a lot out there.
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04/27/09 03:10pm
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#1996328
Prettykttkat
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Message To: Da Lizard 25 In reference to Message Id: 1994039
Which Waterfall?
It really does not matter but my favorite is a waterfall used for home decor that has a screen over the basin of water. It’s cool because crickets cannot get into the water and drown causing the water to fowl up. I can take a pic of it if you would like to see it. I bought it at bed bath and beyond.
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05/01/09 02:00pm
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#1996955
TwilightRealm
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Message To: Prettykttkat In reference to Message Id: 1996328
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I wouldn’t mind seeing a picture. :D
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05/02/09 01:21pm
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#1998000
Prettykttkat
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Message To: TwilightRealm In reference to Message Id: 1996955
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Ok I’ll take a pic and post it tomorrow in this thread. It lights up rainbow colors too and is very pretty.
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05/03/09 09:29pm
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#1998210
Atrax27407
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Message To: Prettykttkat In reference to Message Id: 1998000
Which Waterfall?
Waterfalls are for the benefit of the owners not the Anole. But, if you want to waste your money . .
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05/04/09 08:14am
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#1998479
TwilightRealm
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Message To: Da Lizard 25 In reference to Message Id: 1994039
Which Waterfall?
I made up my anole’s tank so nice, I got a waterfall just for the look of it. Of course, I don’t expect my anoles to drink from it, or ever really go near it, and they don’t. Anoles would much prefer water droplets sitting on leaves than running water or pools of water.
The advantages of a waterfall as far as I can tell is that it’s pretty, and it sometimes leaks water if I fill it with too much water, which then moistens the dirt in the tank and waters the real plants I have in there.
The disadvantages are the horrible annoying noises it makes when it’s running too low on water, and when crickets find their way inside the waterfall’s container and then drown in the water reserves. It also needs to be refilled with water quite often (or at least mine does) or those horrible noises start.
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05/04/09 05:14pm
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#1998757
Prettykttkat
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Message To: TwilightRealm In reference to Message Id: 1998479
Which Waterfall?
Over the years I have had many waterfalls but this one is my favorite. It is quiet, crickets cannot get into it and drown because of the screen in the bottom that sits over the water, there are no gaps any where a cricket could crawl into it, and I have seen my lizards drink from it too. They sit on top or on the side of it and drink from the clear leaves as the water pours out of them. I also weave small vines through it to look like they are growing on it like a trelis.
This is how it looks in one of my cages. This is also my male Giant day gecko:)
I took it out of the cage and took off the vines so you can see it better. I moved the glass stones so you can see the screen over the water.
Here is another view
This is the best waterfall and only cost about $20
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05/04/09 11:08pm
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#1998907
Atrax27407
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Message To: Prettykttkat In reference to Message Id: 1998757
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Amazing! Really naturalistic
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05/05/09 08:52am
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#1998924
Kevin rathwell
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Message To: Atrax27407 In reference to Message Id: 1998907
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i have the exo-terra waterfall with the fogger in with my 2 golden geckos, had no probs until about 4 moths later when it started developing pin holes and leaking,,,,,,,,,poorly made? lined the inside with liquid silocne , havent had prob since ,,, about 2 years now
and yes my gecks actualy drink from it , they also like to sit in it , and use it as a toilet lol
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05/05/09 09:31am
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#1998929
Prettykttkat
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Message To: Kevin rathwell In reference to Message Id: 1998924
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Yeah the exo terra waterfalls are made the worst (I’ve had 3) and the pump motors tend to be louder than most other waterfalls too. I have a Repti Rapids waterfall (for reptiles) that is made out of foam and is supposed to look like a natural rock waterfall that fits in a corner. This waterfall is the first one I ever bought for any reptile. I still have it and it is around 8 years old! I have replaced the pump maybe 4 times over the years but it has never leaked or anything and holds up great. It is loud though when the water level starts to go down and crickets drown it it too. I currently use it for my breeding White Lined geckos, they like to lay eggs behind it on the glass. It is perfect for them because being behind the waterfall they stay humid and warm. I would strongly recommend using this waterfall for egg gluing species if you live in a dry climate as it is a lifesaver:) The other waterfalls I have are both for reptiles and display(for humans to look at). For some reason the waterfalls made for humans to look at are usually quieter.
Some of my lizards poop in it too and I gotta clean it out:( Most don’t though so I’m lucky.
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05/05/09 10:05am
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#1998941
TwilightRealm
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Message To: Prettykttkat In reference to Message Id: 1998757
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Prettykttkat, it’s a very pretty waterfall, makes the tank’s setting look magic. I’m torn between wanting a natural look for my anoles, or wanting something a little more magical. I’ve been striving for a natural look, that has prevented me from adding things like a little faerie house (for looks) and other things, because I don’t want to hinder my anoles or annoy them with what are probably useless obstacles.
Sigh.
Atrax, do anoles have a preference? Or do they not care as long as they can climb, eat, and hide? I like the natural look, but sometimes I wish I could get a little goofy.
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05/05/09 10:41am
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#1998965
Prettykttkat
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Message To: TwilightRealm In reference to Message Id: 1998941
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Thanks:) Ha Ha a faerie house would be funny but cute. I don’t think your anoles would mind as long as it wasn’t very big and they had the other things they require like vines, plants and branches. You would also want to make sure it is non toxic. I’ve never put anything in my cages that wasn’t natural looking except for the waterfall so I am not positive but try it and see what happens. The worst thing will be that they don’t like it or hide from it and then you can just take it out, no big deal.
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05/05/09 11:19am
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#1999165
Atrax27407
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Message To: Prettykttkat In reference to Message Id: 1998965
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They don’t care as long as they can bask, climb, and hide. Foliage is almost a necessity, though.
As I said, waterfalls are for the owners not the Anoles.
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05/05/09 06:09pm
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#2065908
Draconiz666
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Message To: Da Lizard 25 In reference to Message Id: 1994039
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i got a ’lucky reptile’ one. its nice an quiet - though when the bit goes on that stops the lizards getting into the water - it floods the tank. so i kept that bit off and stuffed it full of plants. still nice, but to be honest, my male is the only one who pays attention to it, and only then to drown live food...
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08/31/09 03:59pm
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#2065924
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2065908
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do you have to put that stuff in your anole’s water that takes all the chlorine out?
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08/31/09 04:38pm
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#2065956
Tiari
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Message To: Sydney loves nessie In reference to Message Id: 2065924
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Personally, I have not gotten a waterfall mostly because I had some for home decoration which eventually started gathering mold. I would assume in the warmth and humidity of a terrarium the problem would be worse.
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08/31/09 06:33pm
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#2066687
Tiari
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Message To: Tiari In reference to Message Id: 2065956
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I took the male to the vet today with my husband who was recommended by his regular vet’s office. It appears the lumps on his neck, are not abcesses or tumors, in fact, they are just skin. The black spots appear to be bruises, possibly from daughter handling him too much over the summer vacation. However, to be certain, he took photographs of the male, and will fax them to my anole’s regular vet for consultation. He did inspect the male’s mouth, and everything else, and it appears, he is in excellent health, other than these oddities.
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09/02/09 02:01pm
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#2066774
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Tiari In reference to Message Id: 2066687
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do you think there is such a thing as obese anoles?
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09/02/09 05:04pm
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#2066784
Atrax27407
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Message To: Sydney loves nessie In reference to Message Id: 2066774
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Yes, there are obese Anoles. Please start another message thread for different topic instead of hijacking the current thread.
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09/02/09 05:23pm
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#2066791
Tiari
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Message To: Atrax27407 In reference to Message Id: 2066784
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My pardon, this somehow posted here, instead of where it should be, this will be corrected. I did not do this to my knowledge.
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09/02/09 05:35pm
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#2067251
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Atrax27407 In reference to Message Id: 2066784
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oops, diddn’t mean to post that, sorry
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09/03/09 05:03pm
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#2068098
Draconiz666
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2065908
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forget what i said about the lucky reptile one. i’ve given up on it. its such a hassle to attach the pipe and the pump and even when you dislocate your hand to put it together, it still doesnt always pump water round. plus with the sides being nice and rough, bleeding into the water kinda makes the whole exercise of cleaning their water null and void. now i just have the pump in a tub of water with plants and rocks in it.
what a waste of £38!
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09/05/09 05:18pm
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#2068104
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2068098
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I think so too ,but some people might just be bored with their terrium. it does give anoles water throughout the day.
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09/05/09 05:31pm
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#2068106
Draconiz666
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Message To: Sydney loves nessie In reference to Message Id: 2068104
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they drink mist on leaves and are attracted to running water, which they do drink. i’ve seen them do it which is the only reason i have tried to keep running water in their tank.
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09/05/09 05:33pm
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#2068111
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2068106
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mine like stagnant water best, they get spooked easily
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09/05/09 05:41pm
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#2068289
Draconiz666
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Message To: Sydney loves nessie In reference to Message Id: 2068111
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you do realise thats not healthy dont you? try cleaning their water.
i pity your anoles
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09/06/09 04:41am
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#2068323
Sydney loves nessie
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2068289
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I clean it at least twice a day.
ouch
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09/06/09 08:57am
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#2068335
Draconiz666
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Message To: Sydney loves nessie In reference to Message Id: 2068323
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sorry, that came out a lot more harsh than i intended. i’d taken your term stagnant water as literally - stagnant smelly dirty water. i’m realising you meant still water.
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09/06/09 09:52am
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#2068862
Tiari
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Message To: Draconiz666 In reference to Message Id: 2068335
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Yeah I was pretty sure they meant "still standing" water, not stagnant. I thought the first thing when I first read it too.
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09/07/09 02:16pm
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