Thanks! I'll probably go with black jungle since it's the lease expensive. The site is WAY bigger than I thought. I am going to keep looking just in case there is anything else I decide to get!
First Vivarium!
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Update!!!
I've got an update for y'all!!!
There is more than just this but didn't get any pictures so lets go in order!
I noticed that the pincushion plant had some hitch-hikers. The tank now has a small colony of some type of tiny fly. They look similar to fruit flies but move in a much more jerky fashion and also have much longer legs. I've tried to blow them into the water but they don't seem to "stick" to the surface of the water. Once they hit, they spring back up!
I modified my sponge filter covers a little bit to help control more of the splashing and add to the surface movement. I found that it worked to stirr up the water but didn't do a darn thing about the splashing!
I also added a small amount of moss that was growing outside. I made sure it came from an area without pesticides or ferts and cleaned it before I put it in the tank. I hope it does well because I like the way it grows very close to the ground.
I forgot to mention it here but I ordered a single N. ventricosa from BlackJungle.com and it came today! When the box came it was very wet and was partly open so I was worried that it got crushed on it's way but after getting the plant out there was no serious damage!
The small pitcher is the only one on this plant and has yet to open. There is another forming on the right side.
A very blurry picture of the pitcher. It's small but I'm excited to see it open!
And planted!
A blurry close up!
More of the flower buds opened on my violet today!
So far everything looks good. The peace lily is still looking a little bad but I am hoping it recovers.
Thanks for looking!
I've got an update for y'all!!!
There is more than just this but didn't get any pictures so lets go in order!
I noticed that the pincushion plant had some hitch-hikers. The tank now has a small colony of some type of tiny fly. They look similar to fruit flies but move in a much more jerky fashion and also have much longer legs. I've tried to blow them into the water but they don't seem to "stick" to the surface of the water. Once they hit, they spring back up!
I modified my sponge filter covers a little bit to help control more of the splashing and add to the surface movement. I found that it worked to stirr up the water but didn't do a darn thing about the splashing!
I also added a small amount of moss that was growing outside. I made sure it came from an area without pesticides or ferts and cleaned it before I put it in the tank. I hope it does well because I like the way it grows very close to the ground.
I forgot to mention it here but I ordered a single N. ventricosa from BlackJungle.com and it came today! When the box came it was very wet and was partly open so I was worried that it got crushed on it's way but after getting the plant out there was no serious damage!
The small pitcher is the only one on this plant and has yet to open. There is another forming on the right side.
A blurry close up!
More of the flower buds opened on my violet today!
So far everything looks good. The peace lily is still looking a little bad but I am hoping it recovers.
Thanks for looking!
I also forgot to mention that I got quite a bit of subwassertang for the water and it is doing well.
Nice! It certainly looks very healthy although I wouldn't expect anything less from what I've heard about BJ.
I can't remember but is the substrate 100% peat? Not the best for neps since they like looser soil. I'd mix in some LFS, orchid bark, perlite etc. around the plant. Also, they aren't a fan of sitting in standing water so make sure the roots are not too wet or they may rot.
I can't remember but is the substrate 100% peat? Not the best for neps since they like looser soil. I'd mix in some LFS, orchid bark, perlite etc. around the plant. Also, they aren't a fan of sitting in standing water so make sure the roots are not too wet or they may rot.
Thanks!
The soil is about 50% peat 25% sand and 25% cypress bark. The substrate compacted after I watered the first few times so I added a layer of peat (100%) to the top.
Ahhh ok. I would think that should be fine then...ventricosa seems like a pretty forgiving Nep species anyways.
*Face-palm!
How could I forget to mention that I got some guppies! I got 6 and added a little media from another tank last week. Gosh I my updates are falling flat because I keep forgeting the important parts!
I tried to get pictures but they always think they are going to get food and won't stay still long enough.
My bad!
How could I forget to mention that I got some guppies! I got 6 and added a little media from another tank last week. Gosh I my updates are falling flat because I keep forgeting the important parts!
I tried to get pictures but they always think they are going to get food and won't stay still long enough.
My bad!
Those mistery bugs are gnats! I don't know why but the thought never even crossed my mind! I wonder if any will find their way into the pitcher once it opens...
Now that I am thinking of bugs, I read that pill bugs (crustaceans not bugs) can be helpful in a vivarium set-up. Is this true? I also read that they can be toxic to some animals if eaten. Is this true? I sort of like the idea of a "natural" food supply within my vivarium as it adds a new aspect. Going along with this I would like some springtails is I can find any. Are there any other beneficial incritters that can be added to a vivarium?
Now that I am thinking of bugs, I read that pill bugs (crustaceans not bugs) can be helpful in a vivarium set-up. Is this true? I also read that they can be toxic to some animals if eaten. Is this true? I sort of like the idea of a "natural" food supply within my vivarium as it adds a new aspect. Going along with this I would like some springtails is I can find any. Are there any other beneficial incritters that can be added to a vivarium?
