{"id":9929,"date":"2021-01-02T16:15:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T15:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/?p=9929"},"modified":"2024-05-17T12:25:36","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T10:25:36","slug":"wasserversorgung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/","title":{"rendered":"Water supply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chameleons in Madagascar can be seen drinking mainly during rain and in the morning. They do not drink from stagnant water but actively take in moving water from plants or branches in particular. There is also evidence that the scaling of the head in chameleons helps direct rainwater toward the corners of the mouth. This article presents the various ways to provide water to a chameleon in a terrarium. <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f23fb89f860\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Automatisierte_Regenanlage\" >Automatisierte Regenanlage<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Wassertank\" >Wassertank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Schlauche_Verbinder_und_Verteiler\" >Schl\u00e4uche, Verbinder und Verteiler<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Ruckschlagventile\" >R\u00fcckschlagventile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Pumpen\" >Pumpen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Dusen\" >D\u00fcsen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Tranken_von_Hand\" >Tr\u00e4nken von Hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Fur_Ausengehege_Perlschlauche\" >F\u00fcr Au\u00dfengehege: Perlschl\u00e4uche<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Welches_Wasser_verwenden\" >Welches Wasser verwenden?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Leitungswasser\" >Leitungswasser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Regenwasser\" >Regenwasser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Destilliertes_Wasser_demineralisiertes_Wasser_Osmosewasser\" >Destilliertes Wasser, demineralisiertes Wasser, Osmosewasser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Spruhintervalle\" >Spr\u00fchintervalle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Spray_bottles\" >Spray bottles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Drippers\" >Drippers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Automated_rain_systems\" >Automated rain systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Water_tank\" >Water tank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Hoses_connectors_and_distributors\" >Hoses, connectors and distributors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Check_valves\" >Check valves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Pumps\" >Pumps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Nozzles\" >Nozzles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Watering_by_hand\" >Watering by hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#For_outdoor_enclosures_Perl_hoses\" >For outdoor enclosures: Perl hoses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Which_water_to_use\" >Which water to use?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Tap_water\" >Tap water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Rainwater\" >Rainwater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Distilled_water_demineralized_water_osmosis_water\" >Distilled water, demineralized water, osmosis water<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Spraying_intervals\" >Spraying intervals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Bouteilles_de_vaporisation\" >Bouteilles de vaporisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Labreuvoir_gouttante\" >L&#8217;abreuvoir gouttante<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Systeme_automatise_de_pluie\" >Syst\u00e8me automatis\u00e9 de pluie<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Reservoir_deau\" >R\u00e9servoir d&#8217;eau<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Tuyaux_connecteurs_et_collecteurs\" >Tuyaux, connecteurs et collecteurs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Clapets_anti-retour\" >Clapets anti-retour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Pompes\" >Pompes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Buses\" >Buses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Arrosage_a_la_main\" >Arrosage \u00e0 la main<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Pour_les_enclos_exterieurs_tuyaux_perles\" >Pour les enclos ext\u00e9rieurs : tuyaux perl\u00e9s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Quelle_eau_utiliser\" >Quelle eau utiliser ?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Leau_du_robinet\" >L&#8217;eau du robinet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Eau_de_pluie\" >Eau de pluie<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Eau_distillee_eau_demineralisee_eau_osmosee\" >Eau distill\u00e9e, eau d\u00e9min\u00e9ralis\u00e9e, eau osmos\u00e9e<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/#Intervalles_de_vaporisation\" >Intervalles de vaporisation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spray_bottles\"><\/span>Spray bottles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9940\" style=\"width: 237px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9940\" class=\"wp-image-9940 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-584x771.jpg 584w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-420x555.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-81x107.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche-200x264.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spruehflasche.jpg 757w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Simple spray bottle<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The simplest variant to ensure the water supply of a chameleon in the terrarium is simple spray bottles. They are available for a few dollars or euros in any hardware store or garden center. Spraying by hand is especially suitable for keepers of only a few chameleons or for single terrariums. A more practical version is a so-called pressure spray bottle, for example from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloriagarten.de\/haus-und-garten\/spruehgeraete\/druckspruehgeraete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Gloria<\/em><\/a>. They have a larger reservoir and a pumping device to build up pressure. By operating a handle, you can then spray for quite a while without having to pump each time. Pressure spray bottles are available at garden centers, online,or at home improvement stores.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drippers\"><\/span>Drippers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Drippers offer a good possibility of a constant water supply. They are often very well accepted by chameleons due to the movement of the water drops and can run for hours in the terrarium. One disadvantage is that if large amounts of water are used during the day, there must be either very good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/bodengrund\/\">drainage<\/a> in the substrate or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/bodengrund\/\">drain<\/a>. A catch basin for the dripping water in the terrarium is not recommended. Likewise, dripped water should not be reused as with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/brunnen-und-wasserfaelle\/\">fountains<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/brunnen-und-wasserfaelle\/\">waterfalls<\/a>. Drippers should be allowed to dry completely on a regular basis to counteract the formation of slime films from certain bacteria, and in addition, should either be disposed of or cleaned on a regular basis.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9941\" style=\"width: 231px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9941\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-221x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"221\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-221x300.jpg 221w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-567x771.jpg 567w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-420x571.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-81x110.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l-200x272.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Druckspruehflaschen-von-Gloria-3-und-5-l.jpg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 221px) 100vw, 221px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pressure spray bottles from Gloria, left 5 l, right 3 l<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Inexpensive and practical, you can build a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/tropftraenke\/\">dripper<\/a> yourself from infusion or PET bottles and infusion sets. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/tropftraenke\/\">Here<\/a> you can find instructions on how to do it. The advantage of this dripper is that it can be completely renewed regularly because of the low price and thanks to the long hose it can be placed anywhere in the terrarium. A disadvantage is that you generate additional plastic waste with this dripper.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Commercial drippers often have containers that are placed inside the terrarium. This takes up unnecessary space from the chameleon, so should be avoided. Also, with commercial drippers, make sure that all parts are easy to clean, e.g., wide-necked water containers and drippers that can be completely unscrewed. Drippers can very well be used &#8211; in addition to sprinkling -daily or every other day.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_rain_systems\"><\/span>Automated rain systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Automated rainwater systems offer a great advantage: they run even when you are not at home or otherwise busy. They can be controlled by a timer and thus also bridge vacation days. Rain systems consist of a water tank, a pump, hoses in several diameters, distributors, check valves, and rain nozzles. An example diagram of the construction of a rain system for the operation of four double or single nozzles is shown below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9961 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-698x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"698\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-698x1024.jpg 698w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-768x1127.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-525x771.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-420x616.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-81x119.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch-200x293.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regenanlagen-Grundschema-englisch.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 698px) 100vw, 698px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Before buying a rain system, it is important to be clear about what exactly you need: How many nozzles are to be operated simultaneously through one system? Which terrariums are to be irrigated? It is important to remember that the spraying intervals at all nozzles of a rain system are the same. If you operate nozzles in different sized terrariums via the same rain system, it can happen that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium\/\">plants<\/a> in the large terrarium remain too dry, while the much smaller terrarium literally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/bodengrund\/\">bogs<\/a> down under the same spraying interval. In parallel, you should consider how many meters of hoses of what diameter need to be laid where in total. For larger distances or several rooms, it is often worthwhile to have a second rain system with its own pump.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_tank\"><\/span>Water tank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_9936\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9936\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-215x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-554x771.jpg 554w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-420x585.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-81x113.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank-200x279.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Weithalstank.jpg 718w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 215px) 100vw, 215px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wide-neck tank with 15 l capacity and closable valve<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a water tank, canisters with a wide-necked opening are particularly suitable, as they can be cleaned easily. The size of the tank depends mainly on how many nozzles on which pump you want to be able to operate and for how long. For single or few chameleon terrariums 10 to 15 l canisters are well suited.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wide-neck tanks are even available from various rainwater system suppliers with built-in &#8220;dry-running protection&#8221;. This is a sensor that detects the water level and simply switches off the current of the rain system when the water level is too low. If you irrigate the terrarium very evenly in always the same intervals, however, you can also simply calculate when the tank must be refilled.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoses_connectors_and_distributors\"><\/span>Hoses, connectors and distributors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pressure hoses are needed to transport the water from the pump to the nozzles. Common diameters are 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm. The hose directly behind the pump is usually 8 or 10 mm in diameter. The diameter decreases logically towards the nozzles, 4 mm hoses usually fit the nozzles themselves.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9956\" style=\"width: 135px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9956\" class=\" wp-image-9956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-597x771.jpg 597w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-420x542.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-81x105.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche-200x258.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Verteiler-mit-Groessenangaben-fuer-Schlaeuche.jpg 697w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Size specifications for the matching pressure hose on Y-distributors<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Behind the pump, a Y- or T-distributor can be used to divide a single hose into two hoses, or a straight-through distributor can be used to divert several hoses from the main hose. If you have fewer nozzle heads to supply than distributor openings, you can close the remaining opening with a blind plug. With so-called reducers, you can connect a hose with a larger diameter to a hose with a smaller diameter. Connectors, on the other hand, merely join two hose sections of the same diameter. If you want to lay hoses &#8220;around corners&#8221;, you can use 90\u00b0 angle connectors, so-called L-pieces, for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All connectors and manifolds have a small number on both sides. This number indicates which hose diameter can be connected to the respective side. Before buying a rain system, you should calculate how many manifolds (distributors) and reducers you need. The easiest way is to sketch out how many nozzle heads are needed and how many meters of the hose is needed in which diameter, as shown in the graphic above.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-9929 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/durchgangsverteiler\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Durchgangsverteiler-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-9932\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-9932'>\n\t\t\t\tDurchgangsverteiler 6 mm auf 3x 4 mm mit Blindstopfen rechts\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/y-verteiler\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Y-Verteiler-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-9933\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-9933'>\n\t\t\t\tY-Verteiler 6 mm auf 2x 4 mm\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wasserversorgung\/reduzierstueck\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Reduzierstueck-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-9934\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-9934'>\n\t\t\t\tReduzierst\u00fcck 10 mm auf 6 mm\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_valves\"><\/span>Check valves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_9935\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9935\" class=\"wp-image-9935 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-81x54.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Rueckschlagventil.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9935\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Check valve<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check valves are actually suitable for any rain system. They ensure that water still standing in the hoses does not drip from the nozzles when the rain system is switched off. This means that the hose system does not run empty and water is immediately sprinkled the next time the system is switched on. If there is no check valve, the pump needs a few seconds in which only &#8220;air is sprayed&#8221; until water has again passed through the hoses to the nozzles. There is an arrow on the valves indicating the direction of the water being pumped to make it easier to install &#8220;the right way around&#8221;. The check valve belongs between the pump and the rain nozzle.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pumps\"><\/span>Pumps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Oscillating piston pumps<\/strong> are very inexpensive to operate and were often used as spare parts for coffee machines in the past. Many terrarium enthusiasts have used them to assemble their own do-it-yourself rain systems. Oscillating piston pumps are characterized in operation mainly by an enormous sound. Such a pump must never run dry, otherwise, it will break down.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9937\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9937\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-81x54.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Membranpumpe-von-MRS.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9937\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of a diaphragm pump<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Somewhat less inexpensive, but much more pleasant in daily operation are so-called &#8220;whisper pumps&#8221; or <strong>diaphragm pumps<\/strong>. These usually have 24 V at 8.5 to 22 bar pressure. They are &#8211; hence the name &#8211; virtually silent in operation except for a quiet, buzzing vibration. While they should also not run dry, they survive without water for just under two minutes, so won&#8217;t break immediately with an accidentally empty water tank. Depending on the power of the pump, you can attach single or up to 20 rain nozzles and thus irrigate several terrariums at the same time.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nozzles\"><\/span>Nozzles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nozzles for rain systems usually consist of a nozzle head, connection angle, and, if necessary, connecting elements. At best, the nozzle can be swiveled, because this facilitates the alignment of the nozzle in the terrarium. For mounting, mostly bulkhead fittings are used, to which a hose can be connected directly. Nozzles are mounted directly in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/groesse-belueftung\/\">terrarium lid<\/a> or high up on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/rueckwaende-im-terrarium\/\">back<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/rueckwaende-im-terrarium\/\">side walls<\/a>. Nozzle heads are available in plastic and metal. Plastic nozzle heads are less expensive but are generally more susceptible to limescale buildup and more difficult to clean, so overall they are less usable for a long time than metal nozzles. There are also nozzle heads with different spray cones. Common are 80\u00b0 for smaller terrariums and 105\u00b0, 120\u00b0, or 150\u00b0 nozzle heads for larger terrariums. The larger the spray cone, the larger the irrigated terrarium area.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9938\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9938\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-81x61.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Regen-und-Nebelduesen.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Various rain and fog nozzles<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lastly &#8211; and actually one of the most important criteria when selecting suitable nozzles &#8211; different nozzle heads produce different droplet sizes. Rain nozzles usually produce droplet sizes of more than 50 \u00b5m, 90 \u00b5m is common. However, since there is no uniform designation among the manufacturers, it is always worthwhile to look at or ask about the actual droplet size produced even with &#8220;rain nozzles&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fog nozzles, on the other hand, usually spray much finer, depending on the pressure that can be generated by the pump in the hose system. Slightly weeping fog in nature has a droplet size of 5 to 10 \u00b5m. In dense weeping fog (classical in rainforests) the droplet size in nature varies between 10 and 20 \u00b5m, in heavy weeping fog (also found in rainforests) even up to 50 \u00b5m. So in the terrarium fog nozzles between 5 and 50 \u00b5m can be used. The difference in droplet size to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/nebel-und-nebler\/\">foggers<\/a> is explained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/nebel-und-nebler\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The nozzles must be cleaned regularly, otherwise, they will calcify and stop spraying. You can unscrew them and then soak them in vinegar or citric acid for a few hours to get the lime out. After that, be sure to rinse the nozzles thoroughly with water before using them again in the terrarium.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watering_by_hand\"><\/span>Watering by hand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9942\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9942\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-290x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-745x771.jpg 745w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-420x435.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-81x84.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze-200x207.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Spritzflasche-und-Spritze.jpg 966w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 290px) 100vw, 290px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-9942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spray bottle and syringe<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can water chameleons directly by hand with a slow-dripping pressure spray bottle, Pasteur pipettes, syringes, or spray bottles from laboratory supplies. However, the chameleon must be acclimated to it. To do this, take advantage of the water supply that is already available: If the terrarium is just wet from the rain system, let the water drip slowly by hand near the chameleon for a few minutes. Once it is used to it, approach the animal until it is dripping right in front of the chameleon&#8217;s nose. Most chameleons will eventually turn to the dripping water and drink from it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For many species like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/calumma-parsonii-parsonii\/\"><em>Calumma parsonii parsonii<\/em><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/furcifer-pardalis\/\"><em>Furcifer pardalis<\/em><\/a> it is worthwhile to practice daily watering by hand. It takes time for chameleons to learn, but this is a good way to ensure a steady supply even during &#8220;dry periods&#8221;, especially for species with high water requirements. For practical reasons, we strongly recommend teaching chameleons to drink by hand or from a dripper.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_outdoor_enclosures_Perl_hoses\"><\/span>For outdoor enclosures: Perl hoses<a id=\"perlschlauch\"><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A wonderful option for supplying water to chameleons in outdoor enclosures are so-called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C68o4fssRdu\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perl hoses<\/a>. These are garden hoses made of porous material that release water drop by drop when connected to a normal water hose. If you attach several rows of perl hoses to outdoor enclosures using cable ties, for example, you get a rainfall that almost perfectly imitates natural rain. We now use perl hoses for all our outdoor enclosures. They are available from various brands in any DIY store or garden centre in Germany. In Europe, this type of hose seems to exist in a number of other countries, too. They were actually invented for watering large lawns or flower beds. Unfortunately, we do not currently know whether they are also available in the USA or outside the European Union (please send us any information by <a href=\"mailto:info@madcham.de\">e-mail<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_water_to_use\"><\/span>Which water to use?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tap_water\"><\/span>Tap water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tap water is certainly the most practical, as it is available in all households. In Germany, tap water is usually of drinking water quality. So in principle, it can be used for the water supply in the terrarium. In other countries, this is not generally the case. Some countries strongly chlorinate their tap water. Such water should not be used for the water supply of chameleons. In general, tap water has one other disadvantage: If it is very hard and therefore very calcareous, it will quickly clog the sprinkler nozzles. In addition, ugly white residues settle on the plants in the terrarium.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rainwater\"><\/span>Rainwater<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rainwater usually has only a low calcium content and is similar to osmosis water in terms of content. It can be collected in rain barrels or cisterns and then used in the terrarium. Coarse impurities such as leaf debris should be filtered out before use to avoid clogging the rainwater systems.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distilled_water_demineralized_water_osmosis_water\"><\/span>Distilled water, demineralized water, osmosis water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3994\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3994\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-252x300.jpg\" alt=\"Osmoseanlage\" width=\"252\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-252x300.jpg 252w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-768x913.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-648x771.jpg 648w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-420x499.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage-81x96.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/osmoseanlage.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3994\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Example of a low-cost osmosis plant<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Distilled water (Latin: <em>Aqua destillata<\/em>) is tap water that has been freed from salts, microorganisms, organic substances such as sulfur or nitrogen, or trace elements by distillation. However, the &#8220;distilled&#8221; water available on the market is not &#8220;real&#8221; distilled water, but usually only demineralized water. In terraristics, it is known as &#8220;osmosis water&#8221;, since it can be obtained by reverse osmosis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You can buy plastic canisters of &#8220;distilled&#8221; water at the supermarket, gas station, or hardware store. If you want to use less plastic and save money overall, you can buy a small reverse osmosis system and simply make your own osmosis water. Osmosis water has the great advantage that it neither clogs rain nozzles nor leaves residues on plants. It is therefore simply more practical than tap water for long-term use.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a persistent myth in terraristics that osmosis water is harmful to chameleons (and humans) when ingested orally. However, in the quantities used to supply water to chameleons in the terrarium, osmosis water is completely harmless.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spraying_intervals\"><\/span>Spraying intervals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How often and how intensively you spray the terrarium with water depends mainly on the habitat of the chameleon. The year is divided throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/ueber-madagaskar\/\">Madagascar<\/a> into a warmer rainy season and a cooler dry season. However, how much rain falls during the &#8220;dry season&#8221; varies greatly in different habitats. While in the south of Madagascar near Tolagnaro sometimes no drop of rain falls for weeks during the dry season and the only water supply is via morning dew on plants, in the rainforests of the east coast around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/lokalform-mananara\/\">Mananara<\/a>, Marojejy, or Sambava it rains almost daily even during the dry season. Basically the following applies in the terrarium: Each chameleon should be given the opportunity to take in water several times a day. The complete terrarium should be wetted with water. However, the terrarium should be able to dry completely afterward &#8211; keyword <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/groesse-belueftung\/\">ventilation surfaces<\/a> &#8211; and should not be permanently dripping wet.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8529\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8529\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Calumma tjiasmantoi,\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1-81x54.jpg 81w, https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Calumma-tijasmantoi-female-2018-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Calumma tjiasmantoi<\/em> female after rainfall in Ranomafana rainforest<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In principle, more and more intensive spraying should be done during the rainy season than during the dry season. In Europe, it is usually useful to reverse the seasons of Malagasy chameleons, so that our summer corresponds to the rainy season of the chameleon and the cooler winter to the dry season. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/wildfang-oder-nachzucht\/\">captive bred<\/a> chameleons this is usually possible without any problems. But be careful with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/wildfang-oder-nachzucht\/\">wild-caught<\/a> chameleons from Madagascar! For these, the seasons are reversed and they are often difficult to &#8220;adjust&#8221; to European conditions. Wild-caught chameleons from Madagascar know that from November to March there is the rainy season and from April to October dry season. Their rhythm is therefore exactly the opposite of our European seasons.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By the way, the spraying intervals must also depend a little on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/pflanzen-fuers-terrarium\/\">planting<\/a> of the terrarium and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/bodengrund\/\">substrate<\/a>. In heavily planted terrariums, a strongly rooted substrate can absorb much more water than in a freshly set up tank with just transplanted single plants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/de\/bodengrund\/\">Drainage<\/a> or runoff will also provide better sprinkling opportunities in the terrarium.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chameleons in Madagascar can be seen drinking mainly during rain and in the morning. They do not drink from stagnant water but actively take in moving water from plants or branches in particular. There is also evidence that the scaling of the head in chameleons helps direct rainwater toward the corners of the mouth. This article presents the various ways to provide water to a chameleon in a terrarium. Spray bottles The simplest variant to ensure the water supply of a chameleon in the terrarium is simple spray bottles. They are available for a few dollars or euros in any hardware store or garden center. Spraying by hand is especially suitable for keepers of only a few chameleons or for single terrariums. A more practical version is a so-called pressure spray bottle, for example from Gloria. They have a larger reservoir and a pumping device to build up pressure. By operating a handle, you can then spray for quite a while without having to pump each time. Pressure spray bottles are available at garden centers, online,or at home improvement stores. Drippers Drippers offer a good possibility of a constant water supply. They are often very well accepted by chameleons due&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":9953,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"video","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[40],"tags":[1006,1005,2101,2091,2089,2078,2098,2090,2092,1021,2095,2080,1009,2085,2086,2099,2084,2081,2096,2097,2094,2100,2093,1022,1007,2088,2083,2082,1004,2079,1026,2077,2087],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9929"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13731,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9929\/revisions\/13731"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9953"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9929"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9929"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.madcham.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9929"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}