how often do u guys change substrate and clean tank out

[Anthony]

how neccasary is it to bleach and disenfect the tank or enclosure often? what are the benefits to doing it often? if i spot clean everyday i was plannin on doing a full substrate change and full clean in like 3 months.... is that too far away

 

[4Horse]

Good question, I've been wondering about this myself.

 

[MIKE-ZILLA]

theres no benifit to using bleach often inside the enclosure. I think its possibly harmfull. I spot clean daily (if needed) and use diluted soap,water and elbow grease.Its difficult to rinse a large cage enough to disperse harsh chemicals,and most people build large tegu cages with wood and its not real practical to spray large amounts of water in wood cages. I recommend diluted soap and water.

 

[Toby_H]

Provided you do not let mold/mildew develop...

and provided you remove most of the waste regularly...

and provided you change the mulch occasionally...

I see no reason to need to bleach or even soapy water the cage...

 

[AWD247]

Defintely stay away from bleach if you can, theres so many other cleaners that are way less harmful, Im looking to change the substrate on my extremes enclosure every 3 months, I have access to a good place to get cypress so its easy for me to do that often, I guess depending on how you maintain the enclosure will tell you more or less how often or how long you can go before changing out completely.

(as mentioned above.. I would check for mold etc. very often)