55 Gallon Paludarium Build with underwater cave

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LankyB

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After some motivation lose I made a trip to the Newport Aquarium saw some amazing fish. 385,000 Gallon shark tank with some Shark Rays and a tunnel so you can feel up close to them.

couldn't get a descent picture of the Shark Rays but heres some other huge sharks




They have an entire room of JELLYFISH I could have spend hours there


Motivation gained I got the silicone and coconut done on the cave side of the tank.
It was hard to get a good shot of the tank during the day so much glare I will take some more tonight with the cave light on.

 

LankyB

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The other side is almost finish I am waiting for my coconut to dry out before I finish the last little part.




After the silicone sets I can finally get water in it and start cycling.

I purchased the Eheim Classic 2213 and this my first canister filter. So I would appreciate any tips on the initial setup. The manual didn't really give me a whole lot.
 

LankyB

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Silicone and Coconut fiber is done!!!

Heres a FTS with the lights on the red cave light isn't as bright as I had hoped I am debating on getting a second. I was also thinking of covering the back and side of the air chamber with something that would reflect the light better

 

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Looking pretty nice!
 

GEV83

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Hmmmm looks pretty cool. Love the underwater cave idea. I was wondering what keeps the cave from fogging up if anything at all? Also what does one do if algea grows on the glass wall inside the cave from the moisture???
 

GuppyGirl1230

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This is such an awesome idea--I am so looking forward to more pics! I am stalking, I mean subscribing lol!!!

Maribeth
 
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