First Vivarium!

[RazzleFish]

Oh my gosh, I forgot the best parts! :eek3:

My DIY sponge filter with bubbler!

Rocks for false bottom.

And the best part!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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*Those were fish, but this is not!

A JUMBO BAG OF PEAT MOSS!!!!!!!!!!!

I love it!:headbang2:

 

[RazzleFish]

Hey guys,
I just read this article in the stickies section and it got me wondering. Do I have a vivarium or a paludarium? Not that it really matters but I an just curious.

 

[jbradt]

Looks awesome razz! Keep the updates coming!

 

[Chrisinator]

AWesome!

 

[RazzleFish]

Thanks! I still need some sand and orchid bark for my mix but everying that is made for orchids seems to have perlite or ferts in it already. Does anyone know where I can get some plain old orchid (fur) bark?

 

[RazzleFish]

The silicone has dried and the water half is filled! Now to wait a day or so and hope it doesn't leak!

 

[Chrisinator]

Sweeet! I did a messy silicone job but I put tons of silicone on it. Good luck on the test!

 

[RazzleFish]

Ya, I put a ton more silicone on after the divider was in place.

I am afraid to go check on it for fear that right as I walk in the divider is going to fall!!!!!

 

[jbradt]

I've found that you generally have to go to a garden center to find orchid bark without ferts in it. Or you can order it online. Lowes and home depot seem to only carry the miracle grow stuff.

 

[RazzleFish]

Alright that's what I assumed I just haven't been able to get to a garden center....... Too bad the one down on the corner just closed.


So now I have a problem that never once crossed my mind until now........

I don't have a stand....... I had the tank on an antique chest but the tank always hung off the ends about 2 inches on either side so I have to figure something out. I think I'll just build one since I haven't been able to find anything on craigslist.