D3monic's super build thread

[D3monic]

Heres a few grow in shots of the more recent vivs.

benedicta





retic



Uakarii

[frogfreak]

Nice looking tanks!

I especially like the Retic tank. Any breeding from them at all? I've heard they're shy. True?

[D3monic]

They where pretty bold at first but now that they ARE breeding I hardly ever see them. I have gotten 3 clutches of eggs from them so far and a few tads in the water. Benedicta I have only gotten one clutch but lots of calling and following. Very bold in comparison to some of my other frogs...I actually see my benedicta more than most my other frogs.

[phelsumaman]

whats the red & black striped plant in your retic viv? Looks like a lovely brom (I presume?) to use as a focal point in the viv Im currenlty designing

Ben

[D3monic]

Just a red Cryptanthus or earthstar

[phelsumaman]

really! that is one very red cryptanthus, I've seen red, pink & orange varieties but nothing that bright before, is it a specific cultivar or are you using some mega bright lighting in that viv?

Ben

[D3monic]

its just close to the light, I have the same stars in other tanks further from the light and they are a pale red with green to them.

[Philsuma]

bumping this as it's a great construction thread and contains info on silicone / GE .

[EntoCraig]

Its funny, you bump the stuff I tend to be researching... WIN.

Great looking tanks BTW.

[Philsuma]

^^ That's why I bumped it. :wink: I know where the goodies are located here. I just take my ladder and go select the right book (thread) in the library to help you out.

[EntoCraig]

Much appreciated.

[Philsuma]

made this a much deserved sticky.

[Juand15]

D3monic, you clearly have a talent. I want to thank you for having pictures of the set ups and the how to's, while i should be studying for Business communication i am here learning how to correctly make my Viva for my future frogs. also know that thanks to your post i mentioned in another thread have inspired me to get the hobby started. and by that doing a lot of research.

Juan

[EntoCraig]

Agreed this thread is so sick and awesome! Very helpful and the attention to detail is something I can relate to.

[DianeCarter]

Mike,
I am building a new viv and read your thread--very helpful! A question--it's been over a year since you built these, are you still happy with the clay tank? I guess I'm just curious, since the clay was cat litter! I want to try it, if you're still happy with it and it's held up well.

[D3monic]

Mike,
I am building a new viv and read your thread--very helpful! A question--it's been over a year since you built these, are you still happy with the clay tank? I guess I'm just curious, since the clay was cat litter! I want to try it, if you're still happy with it and it's held up well.

Honestly I couldn't tell you. I had to get out of the hobby due to allergies. broms didn't seem overly happy with how moist the litter was but ferns and ect did pretty well. Insainly heavy though as you could guess.

Thanks everyone for the compliments and the honor of this thread being made a sticky.

[Philsuma]

The honour is ours Mike. We miss ya. Your builds and frog room was one of the best. I hope you'll be back - with allergy meds, in the future.

Thank you !

~P

[Juand15]

it is incredible how much information is in this thread!

thanks D3monics and its a bummer you had to leave the hobby!

best regards

Juan

[Philsuma]

bumping this for Carson. It's a great thread.