Hexagon Vivarium Journal/ Advice?

[Kay]

Do you have to put soil into the holes before you insert the Bromeliads?

I have an tank exactly like that that has become available (meaning the last of my fish died). I'll be very interested in watching Dalton's progress!

[Badger]

Err, I'm Dalton, Frog is Artemis lol. Sorry if there was confusion there. And Yes, I basically filled the pots on the background 1 inch deep, then held the plant in the pot while filling in around in and packing it down. But white's are quite hefty and she's managed to pull the plant sideways, but it hasn't fallen out yet. I usually have to re adjust it every few days.

[Kay]

Sorry, I was trying to address you and Don in the same post! Your vivarium looks great!!

[Badger]

Oh, no problem, sorry lol. Thanks very much by the way. Sorry Don, didn't realize it was meant for you. He's more educated on broms than me by far anyway.

[optimum]

very nice set up this turned out to be! you have got some very serious skills !

[Badger]

Thanks, didn't notice this post before sorry but thanks!

[Monty]

It turned out really nice!
Was looking around because we're going to make our own background soon as well - now I'm totally inspired and can't wait to start!

[DonLisk]

Do you have to put soil into the holes before you insert the Bromeliads?

I have an tank exactly like that that has become available (meaning the last of my fish died). I'll be very interested in watching Dalton's progress!

Bromeliads don't require soil since they are pretty much self sufficient. They hold their own water and you can even cut back the root to almost nothing and it will continue to grow. The only thing that really brings down a Bromeliad is placing it in a wet substrate sine that will eventually rot the bottom of the Brom.