20g Emersed Crypt Paludarium

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WeedCali

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I finally have all the supplies needed to get my 20g Paludarium project off the ground. This will be a continuing thread to document its existence :thm:

As it stands now, the tank is currently just holding emersed Crypts, Anubias and other stems.
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The lighting consists of one 24" hydrofarm T5HO growlight and reflector. It works wonders so far and the price is what gets me.. $35 shipped! I also have a Penn-Plax internal filter that will be going in the water section.

Havent made any real progress yet but I have some pics to share

C. Pontederifolia Is doing Quite well
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How much bigger do you think it will get?
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C. Usteriana Putting out its 5th leaf
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C. Wendtii 'Green Gecko' Put out 4 runners pretty quick!
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Anyone got an idea as to what this stem is?
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I got this from a friends outdoor tub and this portion was already emersed.

Thats it for now

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livebearerfreak

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im actually thinking of doing that with some spider plants and a 10 gallon left outon the porch.. think it willwork?
 

Inka4040

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Looking good, dude!
 

WeedCali

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7-6 Update

I decided to get going on the Paludarium now that I have a perfect Holding tank for all the plants. My sister got a 20long to replace having a 20high and an 8g Biocube so now I have her old 20g until she has something to do with it. In the meantime, It will be holding my plants and then holding krib fry (yes, they spawned like 4 days after moving in the the new place :D )

I have decided to go a new route with the water portion of the tank.

This is basically what I had in mind the whole time
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As I was messing around with the glass I have for the dividers, I've come up with a cooler idea in my opinion.
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The pics aren't that good of quality but you get the idea.
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How do you like the driftwood better?
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or
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I also have another layout that I'm favoring but never took a picture of it. I'll have to do it soon.

Thanks for Lookin' :hi:

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