How to Create Aquariums So Lizards and Fish Can Coexist

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a fish tank (the larger the better)

   (2/3rds of tank will be water, 1/3rd is lizard habitat.) , Each piece must be level with each other and spaced so that a lizard can hop or swim from one to another, but not too close (so the lizard can get out of the water).
   
   The slate will act as a beach. ,,,, This step is important to the health of the fish. ,
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   Step 2: several pieces of slate (about 5 inches long and 1/2 inches thick)

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   Step 3: and two large tubes of aquarium sealant.

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   Step 4: Draw a removable straight line all the way around the tank on the outside glass 1/3rd of the way from the top.

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   Step 5: Set the tank on its side with the top facing you and glue pieces of slate on the inside of tank on your line.

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   Step 6: Wait for the sealant to dry

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   Step 7: then glue more slates on the remaining 3 sides of tank.

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   Step 8: After the glue is dry

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   Step 9: use more sealant to strengthen the bond between glass and rock.

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    Step 10: When the glue dries

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    Step 11: and the tank is set up for fish

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    Step 12: fill tank up to the main slates.

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    Step 13: Cycle the tank.

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    Step 14: Buy community tropical fish (small ones that won't drag lizards under) and lizards that are comfortable with water and won't eat your fish.

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