New Build 35 Gallon Exoterra (pic heavy)

[flybyferns]

The fog is so subtle (at least the way I made it) that it will not obstruct viewing. Also on a timer to add to the humidity levels (maybe 6 times a day for 10-15 minutes). Using distilled water will not create mineral deposits on the aquarium glass. (which i'm sure you already know)

Sounds very nice.

[b24082]

Let me clarify that though, distilled water ONLY in the small container holding the fogger, as shown above. The pond/waterfall water will be de-chlorinated and filtered.

[deranged chipmunk]

looks nice. but i am confused about some things. you made the pond water tight. then you have a 160gph pump feeding a 90gph filter. you cut slots in it to prevent overflow, but the slots drain into the leca. that seems to me that in about 60 seconds, your pond will be drained and all the water from it in the leca layer???? and what is feeding the fogger? all i could see was the fogger dug into the leca. not questioning anything you are doing, just some things don't make sense from a build standpoint.

[b24082]

It's not complete . As I stated above, the next part will be using expandable foam to make a creek to the pool. That's how it will continually cycle. The testing we have done so far, shows both speeds of the pump with the kink in the tubing and 20 (roughly) degree angle of lift cycles in perfect harmony with the filter. The fogger will be fed with either a gravity induced water cylinder (which will be cleverly hidden), or with a tube that will be manually used to add water (for effect purposes.)

[b24082]

That would be pretty funny though... *It's all done post and video* 60 seconds of water running into the substrate, emptying the pond. "Oh damn, cut scene, CUT SCENE. *face palm*

[deranged chipmunk]

that's exactly why all my paludariums are run empty, except for water of course, for a minimum of 24 hours before i start adding anything. if it runs well for 24 hours, i'm happy. then i continue on to the next part.

[b24082]

Yeah, we considered all of this before adding any type of substrate. The tests we did came out nicely (the creek flow was replaced with an aluminium pan, before we add foam) , so we continued.