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110 gallon paludarium build
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So I found this awesome deal on a 110 gallon aquarium, 48x18x30", and decided to build a paludarium with it. I have already drilled holes in it for drain/ return. I also went ahead and started on the background. I'll post pictures tmw of what I have so far
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#2
Okay, files are to large so going to work on making them smaller so I can post tonight
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#3
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=8698
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#4
Here are a few photos
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#5
I finished the aquatic side which was quite the battle having a steep slope and ended up with this. I'll start planting the aquatic part today as well. My goal is to simulate a "dry" and a "wet" season by always having different water heights.
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rcteem Wrote:I finished the aquatic side which was quite the battle having a steep slope and ended up with this.
Looks great! How did you manage to maintain the steep slope?
Jim from Austin | https://www.oneillscrossing.com/dart-frogs/
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#7
I did the clay balls in small bags
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#8
Good idea and nice tank!
Glenn
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#9
Thank you Smile
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#10
So my p;lan is to make this a seasonal paludarium and made sure the aquatic plants I use could grow fine out of the water too...Here is what I have now.
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#11
Looks good Chris! Somehow I am envisioning brackish water and fiddler crabs and 'skippers.
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#12
maybe cause of the sand? This will house killiefish, tetras, and maybe some apistos but doubtful. As far as land animals Im undecided
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#13
Updated shoot of how the tank is already growing in nicely!!! Ignore the potted plants.
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#14
Beautiful! Have you been cycling the water depth like you planned? Looks great!
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joneill809 Wrote:Beautiful! Have you been cycling the water depth like you planned? Looks great!


This tank is only a month old and will start lowering the water in about two-three months after the aquatic plants get more established
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#16
Here is the two month photo
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#17
Here is a video of the paludarium that I shot last night. Sorry in advance as I was playing around with the new DSLR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7jz86E1CME
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#18
Very cool Chris. I love hatchetfish. What are those albino or pencil thin catfish type fish?
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#19
That is awesome Smile
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#20
Philsuma Wrote:Very cool Chris. I love hatchetfish. What are those albino or pencil thin catfish type fish?

those are albino royal farlowellas
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