Display Paludarium Build

[VicSkimmr]

This one isn't going anywhere lol. I had to construct it in the loft because it wouldn't fit up the stairs otherwise, or it would have been close enough that I was worried we'd break it.

[rcteem]

Jason, Take a look at these and let me know what you think...The prices range from $7-$35. Call me and let me know which one you like and I can ship Monday before I disappear for two weeks:

http://s755.photobucket.com/albums/xx197/rcteem/Broms/Growers Choice Broms/

Everyone else is free to take a look and buy them too but Jason gets first dibs.

[VicSkimmr]

[Kisa]

Definitely! I've been trying to get that type of thing going here locally but I haven't gotten any biters yet, just a lot of people interested.

Too bad you're so far away...maybe I'll hit you up. I have some money coming my way in the next couple months.

[JSG]

Jason, yet again you've built a winner! AWESOME mate!

[BG]

Thats a kewl setup Jason once the plants grow and frogs/fish go in, it all ready looking good i could imagine when its finished again another piece of art

[jnichols714]

Hey Jason , yes of how it was put together. That would be awesome as a step by step..

[VicSkimmr]

Thanks guys

Joe, it's the same basic design as this one how-to with a few minor alterations:
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/par...step-step.html

1. I don't use a euro vent in the front under the door (though you definitely could with this setup)
2. Instead of the sliding door with the plastic rail, I use magnets and an aluminum ledge. I build a 4 piece "frame" on the front (the size of each piece changes depending on what size tank I'm building), then cut and place the aluminum ledge on the bottom piece in between the left and right pieces. Then I silicone a magnet on the inside of the viv at the top, and silicone another magnet on the outside of the door so they line up. It should go magnet - glass - glass - magnet.

I usually cut the doors so they overlap 1-2 inches on each side and 2-4 inches at the top. That might not make any sense, but it's the best I can do to explain it.


Chris, do you have any idea what brom this might be? I picked it up the last time I was by your place and I've completely forgotten the name. I'm really hoping I can get it to color back up again

[rcteem]

Thanks guys

Joe, it's the same basic design as this one how-to with a few minor alterations:
http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/par...step-step.html

1. I don't use a euro vent in the front under the door (though you definitely could with this setup)
2. Instead of the sliding door with the plastic rail, I use magnets and an aluminum ledge. I build a 4 piece "frame" on the front (the size of each piece changes depending on what size tank I'm building), then cut and place the aluminum ledge on the bottom piece in between the left and right pieces. Then I silicone a magnet on the inside of the viv at the top, and silicone another magnet on the outside of the door so they line up. It should go magnet - glass - glass - magnet.

I usually cut the doors so they overlap 1-2 inches on each side and 2-4 inches at the top. That might not make any sense, but it's the best I can do to explain it.


Chris, do you have any idea what brom this might be? I picked it up the last time I was by your place and I've completely forgotten the name. I'm really hoping I can get it to color back up again

I want to say Neo. Close of Day...does that sound familiar?


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[VicSkimmr]

You told me what it was and then I immediately forgot

[jnichols714]

thanks Jason.. I will check it out.

[VicSkimmr]

So... my bromeliads came in, but I had no idea they'd be this large. So my red and yellow "accent colors" have now taken dominance over everything green. I'm going to have to work hard to balance all this color back out.


Neo. Strawberry Blush (this mofo is HUGE, easily 12" in diameter)


Neo. Walking Tall


Neo. Gold Fever (needs to unfold quite a bit)


Neo. Cocktail


Neo. Kawika x Hawaiin Rainforest


Neo. Pauciflora x Kautskyi


Neo. Shamrock

[rcteem]

Glad you liked your broms...cant wait to see them in a week when they open up fully.

[killerecho]

Spectacular stuff as always. Any ideas on what will go in there eventually?

[Griffin]

what did you use as background?

[kueluck]

That is insanely awesome!!

[VicSkimmr]

what did you use as background?

It's epiweb

[robertsonx2]

wow everything looks fantastic, im very impressed. i have a few questions if you don't mind . you using the little 12v fan to just circulate the air? ive seen this wood before but not that clean and dark of a shade; you know what the do to get that finish? what did you use to adhere the wood to your background?..

[VicSkimmr]

Yeah, there are 4 PC fans circulating air inside the viv, they don't draw in any outside air so humidity isn't effected.

The wood is just malaysian driftwood, I haven't treated it with anything. I attached it to the background by carving out holes in the epiweb, and filling them with great stuff expanding foam. Then I just pressed the wood into the holes and let it cure. I hope that helps!

[BG]

Jason your master piece is out of this world as it grows it only gets better the colors are fine how many dart frogs can you put in there and what kind of frogs ?