Hello everyone, found this site today, hoping for some advice.
I've got a small fish tank, about 10 gallons, maybe 15? Is this too small?
Anyway, I want to make a self contained/sustained paludarium out of it.
I know the very basics... rock layer, moss layer, dirt, plants. However, I'm not sure about the best way to make a small pond, and what species of plants and animals to use.
I was thinking some grasses, a few flowers, grasshoppers, etc.. In the pond, I'd like a fish or two.
I'd like to keep it closed the majority of time, but I figure I'll have to interfere sometimes, maybe for population control of insects or something? Idk.
I'd like insects that the fish will feed on, and something that helps keep all the water in the environment clean w/o using a pump & filter.. but I may add those anyway, and make a small waterfall.
Anyway, how would you do this? I greatly appreciate your help.
Cody
I've got a small fish tank, about 10 gallons, maybe 15? Is this too small?
Anyway, I want to make a self contained/sustained paludarium out of it.
I know the very basics... rock layer, moss layer, dirt, plants. However, I'm not sure about the best way to make a small pond, and what species of plants and animals to use.
I was thinking some grasses, a few flowers, grasshoppers, etc.. In the pond, I'd like a fish or two.
I'd like to keep it closed the majority of time, but I figure I'll have to interfere sometimes, maybe for population control of insects or something? Idk.
I'd like insects that the fish will feed on, and something that helps keep all the water in the environment clean w/o using a pump & filter.. but I may add those anyway, and make a small waterfall.
Anyway, how would you do this? I greatly appreciate your help.
Cody