The false bottom for a small section of terrain?

[rivkah]

Hi,

As if you need more to think about.... For my vivariums I use cork slabs to divide the water from the land. I silicone the cork to the side and bottom of the tank in a wavy, not staight way. Since it is not water tight, I use hydro balls instead of gravel, as a drainage layer and to hold down the weight. I fill it to basically the top of the cork, cover this with window screening to keep the soil from leaching into the hydro balls. Since the cork has such a great texture, I don't need to cover it up. The cork gives a great finished, natural look that I cant seem to achieve with glass partitions. Also, since it is not water tight, it increases the water volume therefore keeping the water quality more stable.

My most recent vivarium is a well planted 35g hex with a creek and waterfall into 7-8 deep pond to house 2 firebelly newts and 6 white clouds (fish). If I knew how to attach pictures I would include some.