Tiles for Flooring???

[Madison Shire]

I am using crushed walnut shell as Triton's substrate now, but I've been seriously considering switching to tile because its easier to keep clean and won't hold bacteria like other substrate does. However I'm not sure whether to use ceramic tile or slate tile. It all comes down to... which one will hold heat better? I would be open to and grateful for suggestions, thoughts, opinions... etc.

 

[Luvthemanimal]

Slate..... And do it now. That crushed walnut **** is a accident waiting to happen.

 

[diegothediggy]

I have tile n i luv it so easy to keep clean and keeps.temps up pooks gud. Al rnd winner but yeh id get rid of the walnut asap even if u jist put paper towels dwn till i get tiles. Walnut is asking for trouble.

 

[Madison Shire]

I've been using the walnut shell for over 10 years no problems at all. Is mainly about cleanliness. Thanks for the input

 

[DanielE]

Im thinking when I make custom cages im going to use tile on the floor and sides.

 

[Devildoc]

Ceramic will hold heat better then slate just not as rough as slate

 

[jamie-uk]

non slip ceramic floor tile are the best to use they have a rough to the touch feel and great for keeping the nails down and so easy to clean recommended over slate any day dragons have far more grip.
i also recommend grouting them probably not great for glass vivariums never tried and wouldn't want to either
i probably use silicone in that circumstance but its a must in my eye or beardie could cut them selfs on edges or bacteria can get in between the tiles and under them.
hope this helps

 

[Madison Shire]

Thanks so much to everyone. I appreciate all the feedback

 

[Madison Shire]

I don't want to put the tiles directly on the glass. What can i pit under it to protect the bottom of the tank?

 

[Devildoc]

Newspaper

 

[Madison Shire]

I would like it to be a bit raised too to make it closer to the heat lamps

 

[Marquez0352]

Lol tile sounds more complicated than substrate after all

 

[Madison Shire]

Actually it was easy and Im so happy i changed over. Triton loves it too

 

[drzebra]

Tiles are a cinch. I didn't even bother grouting mine. I just drop them in. When Fenchurch soils one or more, I just lift out the affected tiles, scrub them, and drop 'em back in. Every couple of weeks, soak them in sanitizer while giving the rest of the vivarium a thorough cleaning.

Simple.

 

[Marquez0352]

Wow that's a neat setup! Very fancy!