New Build 35 Gallon Exoterra (pic heavy)

[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.

[NatureLady]

Do you have a way to drain your hydroballs?

[pinkfeet]

Looks great so far, I'm currently working on a exo terra 35 gal Congo set up for darts. My first so I won't share till it's completed lol. I know booo on me haha. But it's my first so it is taking forever to get the picture in my head to come to life. Can't wait to see how yours turns out. For the lid on mine I went to lowes an had them cut glass peices for me to fit over the screen snug an with a small bead of silicone an walla!

[b24082]

Do you have a way to drain your hydroballs?

The water will drain through the hydroballs and through the false bottom which I can siphon with aquarium tubing when necessary.

Thank you, pinkfeet.

[b24082]

The first foaming for the waterfall and creek. The foam will be cut down, and rocks will be glued in place for the creek. I smashed the foam down, with my fingers, when it was halfway dried, to give it a natural rock look.