High‑End Shopping List (Goal: $450–$900 total)

(Display-quality, naturalistic, bioactive)

Enclosure

• 4×2×2 PVC enclosure (high‑quality brands) — $300–$500

Substrate (Bioactive)

• Drainage layer (clay balls) — $15–$25

• Mesh barrier — $5–$10

• Bioactive soil/sand mix — $25–$50

• Clean‑up crew (isopods + springtails) — $20–$40

Lighting

• Halogen basking flood bulb — $10–$15

• Ceramic‑socket dome fixture — $15–$20

• T5 HO UVB fixture (long) — $40–$60

• T5 HO UVB bulb — $20–$30

• Full‑spectrum LED bar — $30–$80

Decor

• Large rock structures — $20–$60

• Multiple hides — $15–$30 each

• Branches, ramps, ledges — $20–$50

• Background (3D foam or rock) — $40–$100

• Hardy live plants — $5–$20 each

Environmental Control

• Thermostats — $20–$40 each

• Digital thermometers (2–3) — $20–$30 total

• Hygrometer — $10–$15

• Timers — $10–$15

Total Estimated Cost: $450–$900