For your convenience, we have put together a list of supplies that ReptiFiles personally recommends for the health of your new pet sandfish, as well as your own peace of mind. In other words, we did the shopping for you!  Just click the link for every category.

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• 20 gallon “long” tank with lid (30″x12″x12″)
• 24” Arcadia Forest 6% UVB bulb and fixture
• 100w Zoo Med Repti Basking Spot heat bulb (required wattage may vary)
• Zoo Med Dimmable Clamp Lamp
• Zilla 24/7 Digital Power Center
• Etekcity 774 infrared thermometer
• Zoo Med ReptiSand in Natural Red (40 lbs)
• Exo Terra Water Bowl, medium

Enrichment items:

• Artificial plants
• Logs
• Branches
• Caves
• Miner-ALL Outdoor calcium supplement
• Repashy SuperVite multivitamin supplement
• Live insects, appropriately sized



Approximate minimum investment before you buy the sandfish or insects: $345



Keep in mind that these supplies should be purchased and set up BEFORE you bring home the sandfish. This will save you a lot of stress, and does your new pet a big favor, too.



We also recommend finding an ARAV-certified reptile veterinarian in your area. It’s always better to do a little bit of research when nothing’s wrong than to find yourself in a panic when your pet gets sick. Start here: ReptiFiles Reptile Vet Directory

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