20 Gallon - Paludarium Cork Scape - Build Thread

Bluntsalot · Mar 23, 2012

Hey everyone,

This build technique is based on Mellowvision's thread
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?183835-oh-boy-paludarium-experiment-2
Please refer to it for any technical details I leave out.

So far I got the cork glued in place, got my drip bar assembled next step is to glue in screen mesh bellow the cork.
Tank also needs a scrub..

happypoet · Mar 23, 2012

What are the animals you are planning? Vampire crabs? More amphibians? I'm glad you're jumping back in. Your last tank was beautiful, and it's good that some bad luck isn't deterring you.

fermentedhiker · Mar 24, 2012

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Bluntsalot · Mar 27, 2012

Hey happy,

Thank you! not positive on what i want in the tank, leaning towards newts at this point, I will post an update soon

Bluntsalot · Mar 28, 2012

Small update

Hey everyone

So got the mesh siliconed in place, my current pump is way too loud and a bit bulky so a new one is needed. Ordered two MARINELAND mini-jet's 404 and 406, if the 404 doesn't suffice I will use the 406.

Bluntsalot · Mar 29, 2012

Another quick update,

Got the pumps in the mail, glad I ordered both because although the 404 is more quiet if does not allow all of the drippers to operate properly so I used the 406. It's not very loud either, I can sleep with it on.

Soon It will be planted, waiting ona bunch of plants in the mail. But I also currently have: Pothos, dwarf baby's tears(aquatic), baby's tears, aluminium plant, aquatic forget me not, java moss and a marimo ball. I wish I could get my hands on some HC Cuba..

platytudes · Mar 29, 2012

Sweet! Looks great so far

Are those the double or single bright LEDs?

Bluntsalot · Mar 29, 2012

Thank you! It's a single bright sadly I also have a 5500k 24w T5 and a 9w fluro, that I will be using. I also have a 400Watt Metal Halide but I think that might be overkill, even on it's own.

steffish · Mar 31, 2012

Looking really good. Cant wait to see this planted out!

Bluntsalot · Apr 1, 2012

Planted!

Hey AC

I got the tank planted! tell me what yall think, I'm using the crazy 400watt MH until it gets nice and established, again wish I had some HC Cuba..

Plant list:
- Dwarf Babies Tears
- Babies Tears
- Pothos
- Aluminium Plant
- Marimo ball
- Anubias
- Aquatic forget me not
- Java moss
- Random mosses