Terrarium setup

[deranged chipmunk]

If you install the airline into the water reservoir and run it so it hangs lower than the bottom of the tank, you can out a simple aquarium shut off valve at the end. You will only have to siphon it once. Any time afterwards, you just need to open the valve, drain off as much as you need to, then close the valve. As long as no air gets in the siphon will stay unbroken.

[Meade Hamilton Lewis]

I will ponder how I will do this because I do not think my terrarium has any openings for any lines what so ever. I have the Fogger duct taped in place on the top of the screen. Should I cut holes in to the screen? I hate the idea of that but it seems like it is the only option for the syphon system to work. My type of terrarium is the Naturalistic Terrarium from ZooMed ( Naturalistic Terrarium ).

[deranged chipmunk]

No need to cut the screen. Just use a pen, pencil, bamboo skewer, something with i decent point to it. Stick it in one of the holes in the screen and slowly work it round and round until the hole is just smaller than the airline. Cut the airline at a sharp angle and feed it into the hole you made. Making the hole slightly smaller allows the airline to seal the hole by expanding into it. Also, don't forget to add a small piece of sponge at the viv side of the line to prevent it from clogging.

[Meade Hamilton Lewis]

I just found that my terrarium has airlines built into it. I just need to buy the airline, valve, and wait for the Hydroballs and mesh to arrive. I am excited for the project and the upgrade!

[boaman]

sounds like you have a nice setup in the works...after your shipment is in and its up and running your posting pics right??

[Meade Hamilton Lewis]

I am planning on redoing the entire construction once I get the Hydroballs and posting pictures at every step. The general idea will remain the same; I will still be using all of the gagets that I have in the current set up, same plants, same frog, but just a better drainage system. I expect to get the shipment on sometime between now and thursday. I am excited for sure! I will keep you all updated.

[sajane]

im surprised that a 60 watt bulb is not too hot for a 10 gal. be sure and put a temp probe in the hotest spot right under. i have a 10 gal exo tank that i just use as a terrarium as i could not find a frog or gecko that was happy in that size. maybe i ll try the red eye. the 26 watt uvb bulb in the exo hood makes the temp 100 degrees right under the hood .