First Paludarium (build journal) - Page 2

maverick3x6 · #11 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jdart16

I believe that may be a buildup of organics or bacteria. I would suggest a water change.

Justin

Well, the foam is actually subsiding on it's own... I think it was just because my tank hadn't settled yet.

thanks though!

keith campbell · #12 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 09:26 PM

Nice tank!! The foam is pretty normal with a new water feature, after cycling a while and some water changes it should go away. One suggestion, the pond itself looks pretty steep. You may want to try to tapper the sides a little so frogs can enter and exit with ease. Other than that it looks awesome.
Keith

McBobs · #13 (**permalink**) 08-12-2008, 11:58 PM

Looking great! Definitely a little green with envy at the size of your exo, but maybe I'll have one some day.

The only thing i would worry about is a frog slipping into the water feature and not being able to get back out. You might want to consider having a couple different routes of escape in case it should happen.

Keep up the good work!

maverick3x6 · #14 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 12:58 AM

thanks guys... and yeah... I plan on creating some wide ramps out of some natural wood or more malaysian drift wood... I just ran out of cash for the moment! haha

permalink · #15 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 01:38 AM

Great looking tank, I enjoyed it alot. What kind of humidifier are you using for the fog?

maverick3x6 · #16 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by got frogs

Great looking tank, I enjoyed it alot. What kind of humidifier are you using for the fog?

zoomed reptifogger.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Zoo-Med-Repti-Fo...08021174r18703

I think it's great, esp compared to the small exo-terra foggers that fit inside the waterfalls... this one sits on the outside, has a one-liter water chamber, and that little extendable hose you see in the product photo extends almost 3 feet! </advertisement> haha

Adonis Lowery · #17 (**permalink**) 08-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Hey that's pretty cool looking. I like the journal of your setup. What are you planning to house in this paludarium? Also, where can you get these sized Exo-Terra's? I know that they make them as big as 34" x 18" x 24". I'm just trying to find out where I can get them online or any stores in the US that sell them. Keep up the good work.

maverick3x6 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Adonis Lowery

Hey that's pretty cool looking. I like the journal of your setup. What are you planning to house in this paludarium? Also, where can you get these sized Exo-Terra's? I know that they make them as big as 34" x 18" x 24". I'm just trying to find out where I can get them online or any stores in the US that sell them. Keep up the good work.

a group of leucs.

The one I have is 36 x 18 x 18... but the largest is 36 x 18 x 24... any vendor that sells Exo-terra will special order it for you, but I can't promise how much they'll mark it up... Mine was $250... but I also live about 30 minutes from the exo-terra distribution center.

maverick3x6 · #19 (**permalink**) 08-16-2008, 06:48 AM

and a night shot...

ps. it's not really that bright... that's a 4 second exposure.

maverick3x6 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-20-2008, 04:17 AM

Since it's construction, I've successfully maintained 75 degrees during the day, and no less than 68 during the evening... my humidity has also been a constant 80%.

I'm pretty psyched to say that the small group of neon tetras and a dwarf algae eater have settled nicely as well. Today marks a week.