If you keep several terrariums, you should pay special attention to the drainage system. A poorly designed drain can become a germ bridge, allowing fungi and bacteria to spread from one tank to another. One of the biggest threats: the chytrid fungus.
In the past, it was common practice to simply connect all tanks with a continuous hose or pipe. Convenient, yes – but the inside of the lines stayed moist all the time, creating the perfect highway for pathogens to travel.
Today we know better: Each terrarium should have its own drain that drips freely into a common collection pipe. This way, there is no continuous water film, and germs cannot spread from one tank to another.
- A larger drainage pipe is installed underneath the terrariums.
- At each drain point, an opening is cut into the pipe.
- The water drips freely into the collection pipe without touching it directly.
- This prevents a continuous water connection between tanks.
With this method, you prevent germs or spores from spreading through water into other tanks – a big plus for the health of your animals.
When installing, make sure the gap between the terrarium drain and the collection pipe is wide enough to prevent any continuous water film.