New Summer Project - 50G Build

[ApxWingman]

I will be updating. Like I said this is going to be a slow build. I am in the middle of moving, so it will not be until I am there before I get a good start on the build. I am trying to get all my ideas down now so I have a plan

[ApxWingman]

Wow...it's been since May that I last posted here.....sorry for the really slow update here. We are now moved in, and about 2 weeks away from our wedding so things have been very hectic. Here and there I have managed to get a few things done. I have started building the waterfall and land area. In the pics you will notice I made the land starting higher up on the tank. This will allow me have some fish in here comfortablely. I will be using a regular power head that I have from my current setup to power the waterfall, and will be picking up a fluva filter in the next coming weeks. I have made places for some potted plants as well. Question about the plants, I want to put some worms or some kind of bug to help with the waste in the tank, especially around the plants. What would be good to use here?

I have also used a waterfall setup as some decor as well to make an area where my FBTs can get in and out of the water easily. I am going to start carving this week. Here are pics of my current progress.












I will have more pictures as I progress, and plan on updating more frequently then this.

[mrzoggs]

springtails would be great janitors for your viv! im selling a ton right now

[Pluke]

Ohhhh can't wait to see the final product.

[ApxWingman]

springtails would be great janitors for your viv! im selling a ton right now

Really? I would be interested in them, but I don't think you can ship those across the border. I might have to find someone around my area that is selling them.

[mrzoggs]

oh **** hehe. your probably right. i would do a google search or something and find some. glad to see your back!

[ApxWingman]

Thanks...I plan on being a little more active on here, especially after the wedding. I will have all the time in the world for this . I am also planning on getting a mistking for this setup, and a fogger. More updates to come!

[ApxWingman]

I got a little bit more done over the last couple days. Carved out a pool that will overlow into a waterfall and a path for the toads to get in and out of the water without struggling to climb over the edges. Also carved up the back ground to make it look a bit more natural. Today I I put the silicone over the GS. For the waterfall I used aquarium pebbles to create a rock mall, and used coco fiber and soil on the background. Once it is cured and dried up, I will be adding soil and plants. I am still looking around to see what I want at Walmart and Home depot. I will be getting a fern that will be planted in the pot closest to the waterfall. Any thoughts?

Here are some pics of the progress: