New Build 35 Gallon Exoterra (pic heavy)

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My Aunt and I started a new build for dart frogs. We are not sure on which species yet, we will decide after it's planted and flourishing.



This will be the little pond. We are planning on keeping a few mollies or guppies. It's roughly about 2 gallons of water and made out of plexi glass. It took quite a bit of aquarium sealant to get it to finally hold water.



Just another picture of probably my third - fourth try getting it to completely seal.



Taking measurements of the egg crate and using pvc pipe to build the false bottom.



The false bottom, partially installed.



I jumped ahead quite a bit in this pic, I failed to take partial pics during this process. We laid screen over the egg crate to prevent the top substrate (eco earth) from entering the bottom. We had the background lying around from a previous enclosure, and thoroughly cleaned (with a vinegar solution) it, then cut it to size and installed it. The pump is for the water fall feature. It is rated 160 gph. The filter, we found a container that luckily was about the same size. I cut a V underneath the filter in the container, because this filter is rated 90 gph, and had the potential to overflow. (so basically a overflow notch) We also installed "frog moss" around the sides of the false bottom to give it more of a natural look.



An overhead pic.



A picture of the expanding clay pellets being installed. (the name eludes me for some reason...) You guys/girls all know what they are.



All of them in.



A picture of the fogger we had laying around.



Screen was put over the expanding clay balls and substrate is being added.



We cut these pieces of wood to size. The tubes were added to the filter and filter container. The water pump and filter was tested and works surprisingly well. The fogger is now hidden under the wood with a piece of screen covering it to prevent any frogs from getting inside the fogger container.



Rocks were added (boiled to remove any potential contaminants)



Just another angle. What will be done next is we will use expanding foam to create a creek that will run down the pond. Plants will be installed (including air plants on the background) We will probably use fake ivy to cover the tube and pump, glued down with the aquarium sealant. Any input or suggestions are welcome. My aunt does frequent this site as well. Her user name is Anet. Thanks for looking.