55 gallon journal - Page 7

markbudde · #61 (**permalink**) 01-19-2010, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Insane pics. So are you still using the clay at the top, and did the solacryl warp at all (and are you going to replace it at the 2 year mark)?

See my update for an answer to the bentonite question. As far as solocryl, I'm still using the same lids, but am no longer using UV bulbs.

markbudde · #62 (**permalink**) 01-19-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenhman

Wasn't it your plan not to feed this tank(from external ff cultures?)? If so, has this gone well?

Steven,
I feed this tank fruit flies about once a week; there are currently 5 frogs and at least 2 tadpoles in there. I feed the viv dogfood, fishfood and tadpole bites a few times a month and there is still a LOT of microfauna in it. If I hold of on feeding flies or petfood for more than a week or so, the frogs will migrate down and start hunting in the substrate. When I see them on the ground I know it is time to add some more petfood to the viv. I feed them flies mostly get them their vitamins, but if I feed flies 2x a week then they breed more also.

eos · #63 (**permalink**) 01-19-2010, 05:36 AM

That's a phenomenal looking viv! I love all the root systems you got going on!

pygmypiranha · #64 (**permalink**) 01-19-2010, 05:58 AM

Have any tips for moss growth? Love all the moss and algae. Just trying to get the same results.

Looks just great.

moore40 · #65 (**permalink**) 01-21-2010, 06:29 PM

Love this tank, just great looking.

D3monic · #66 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 04:49 AM

Wow stunning tank! Truly an inspiration.

Bob S · #67 (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 03:04 PM

Looks great. Love all the orchids. Are you concerned about the red dyed mulch? and why did you go with the red dyed? If you posted why sorry I did read through your entire thread. I ask for I spread all different types of mulch where I work for the past 15yrs and I see the resin that comes off the dyed mulches. I know people say that it is all natural.

Herpetology101 · #68 (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 04:29 AM

Excellent journal! really that was worth the hour going through it. Awesome documentation, atruly an educational thread.

JJhuang · #69 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 04:44 AM

That stump was worth your workout. That thing looks very nice and goes well with the setup nice choice on wood.

markbudde · #70 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 04:48 AM

Thanks. As the tank has matured, the stump has become covered in moss and looks very nice in person. I'm really happy with how it has turned out.