NTV - Terrarium technology

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Book Terrarium Technology - Ingo Kober & Uwe Geissel

248 pages
numerous illustrations
Format: 17.5 x 23.2 cm, hardcover

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A comprehensive book on all aspects of terrarium technology, from lighting and UV irradiation to heating mats and sprinkler systems.
Practical, easy to understand, up-to-date. For all those seeking guidance in the large market of terrarium equipment. Written by two scientists who work in technical professions and can therefore professionally present the complex interrelationships, but who are passionate terrarium keepers as a hobby and know exactly what is important when caring for your animals.

What are LED lamps good for?
Which light do terrarium animals prefer?
How do I ensure the UV supply?
How many lamps do I need for which terrariums?
How do I operate a waterfall?
When should I use nebulisers?

Foreword

Environmental requirements of terrarium animals
    Terrarium animals are wild animals in human care
    Environmental parameters

Basic considerations on terrarium technology

Terrarium types
    Dry terrariums
        General considerations
        Terrestrial care animals
        Arboreal care animals
        Rock wall-dwelling care animals
        Nocturnal pets
    Humid terrariums
        General considerations
        Soil-dwelling caretakers of the forest interior
        Tree and forest edge dwellers
        Bank and water dwellers
        Variations on a theme
    Terrariums for highland dwellers
        General considerations
        Highland rainforest/cloud forest terrarium
        Highland dry terrarium

Light
    The origin of light
        Temperature radiators
        Luminescence
        Fluorescence
        Gas discharge
    The different types of light: invisible and visible light
        Infrared light (IR) (wavelength µm– nm)
        Visible light (VIS) (– nm)
        Ultraviolet light (UV)
    Types of light spectrum
        Continuous spectrum
        Line spectrum
    The technical parameters of light
        Orientation of light sizes towards humans
        Parameters for describing light
                Luminous flux
                Light intensity
                Luminance of a light source
                Luminance of an object that is not self-luminous
                Illuminance (brightness)
                Colour temperature (light temperature)
                Colour rendering
    Light propagation
            Point-shaped light sources
            Rod-shaped light sources
    Sunlight
        The alteration of light by the atmosphere
        Consequences for the alteration of light colour during the day
        Consequences for the alteration of UV radiation during the day
        Night light or moonlighting
    The subjective perception of light
        Colour sensation
        White balance
        Colour saturation and contrast
        Sensation of brightness
        Colour perception
        Flickering
        Conclusion

Basics of lighting technology
    Use of reflectors
        Beam angle: spot and flood
        Degree of reflection
        Light distribution
        Luminaire efficiency
    Mounting the luminaires
        Alignment
    Uniformity of lighting – the difference between
    natural sunlight and artificial lighting
    Power consumption
        The relationship between power consumption and heat
        Saving energy by sensibly selecting the lighting
    Luminaires and lamps
        Protection types
        Light efficiency
        Markings on lighting equipment
    Light sources at a glance
        Incandescent bulbs
        Halogen lamps
        Fluorescent lamps
        Energy-saving lamps and compact fluorescent lamps
        Mercury vapour lamps
        Metal halide lamps
        Mixed light lamps
        LEDs

Lamps for the terrarium
    Temperature radiators
        Incandescent bulbs
        Halogen lamps
        Halogen-IRC lamps
        Low-voltage halogen
        High-voltage halogen
        Halogen work lamps
    Discharge lamps
        A brief overview of the various types of
        discharge lamps
        Ballasts: EVG, VVG, KVG
        Mercury vapour lamps
        Metal halide lamps
        Mixed light lamps
        Fluorescent lamps
        Compact fluorescent lamps and energy-saving lamps
        LEDs
    All light sources at a glance
    Light and vitamins
        What are vitamins?
        A vitamin with a special role
        Terrarium technology and vitamin D synthesis
        Which and how much UV-B does my terrarium animal need?
        How long must irradiation last?
        Safety net: supplementation with vitamin D
        UV lamps and UV emitters
            UV lamps for short-term irradiation or for large terrariums
            UV lamps for all-day irradiation
            Do-it-yourself UV emitters
            UV incandescent or UV neodymium lamps
            UV-C emitters

Heating of terrariums
    Heat
        Heat radiation (infrared radiation)
        Heat transfer
        Cold and cold radiation
        Thermal conductivity
        Heat capacity
        Sensation of warmth
        Insulation
    Heat balance in the terrarium
        Where is heat lost in the terrarium?
        Cooling speed in the evening
    Heating technology for the terrarium
        Heating by thermal conduction
            Heating cables and heating mats
            Heating stones
            Heating with ballasts
        Heating with radiant heat
            Infrared heaters
            Low-light radiant heaters - inexpensive DIY
            Terrarium heater
            Heat wave heating
            Heat radiation of other light sources

Water in the terrarium
    Spraying systems
        General preliminary considerations
        Irrigation systems from the pet store
        Irrigation systems from the garden centre
        DIY
    Fog systems
        General considerations
        Mininebler or room humidifier? Which fogger for which purpose?
        Mounting
        Operation and maintenance
    Drainage
    Waterfalls and streams
        General considerations
        Complete systems
        DIY
        Centrifugal pumps
        Flow pumps
        Air lifters
        Aquarium air pumps
    Filters for the water section in the terrarium
        Nitrate filter
        Vodka filter
        Sulphur filter
        Filter substrates
        DIY filters
        The use of ozone in larger water sections
    Air humidity in the flat – mould and correct ventilation

Measuring, controlling, regulating
    Control of temperature, humidity and brightness in the terrarium
        Measuring temperature
        Types of thermometers
        Measuring humidity
        Measuring brightness
        Measuring UV light
    Controlling and regulating in the terrarium
        Timers
        Regulation of the technology in the terrarium
        The optimal terrarium regulation

Saving with terrarium technology
    Saving energy in the terrarium
    Buying used equipment
        Electrical devices
        Luminaires

Safety
    Electrical safety
    Residual current device (RCD) – FI switch
    Fire detector

Further information

Bibliography

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Feeding recommendation

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