Exo-Terra Waterfall

[Sarosaurus]

I know that WTFs are notorious for dirtying their water, but I was offered something that I cannot refuse. I work at a pet store and the woman that has been heading the reptile department for 20 years just offered me an Exo-Terra Waterfall for my frog tank.

Has anyone used one of these with their WTFs? If so, how long has it lasted? Any tips on keeping it running for a looong time?

[Heatheranne]

Just wondering which one it is? Any photos of it?

[Sarosaurus]

It would be this one: http://www.exo-terra.com/download/hi..._Waterfall.jpg

[deranged chipmunk]

i've never used them, i prefer to make my own, but i know others who have used them and are pleased with them. as far as keeping them running a LONG time, i will tell you what i tell my customers about their cars, if it is man made, it IS going to break eventually. best advice i can offer, keep the water clean as possible to prevent a clog and burning the pump out.

[Sarosaurus]

It's not like I am paying anything for it, so if it dies on me it's not a big deal. I would like to keep it around for a little bit though. I think I am going to have to do some fiddling with it and maybe fashion some screen around the pump to keep the substrate from clogging it. Might make it last a little longer.

[arielgasca420]

read some customer reviews on this product. (I went to amazon) I was considering on one of these last year, but after reading the feedback I was afraid to put one in with my frogs.
It would be nice to have outside the cage or in a viv for exotic plants.

[Heatheranne]

I've seen it but have never used that one.

[Sarosaurus]

Looks like I will find out!

[deranged chipmunk]

i must admit, when my local pet shop was closing their doors, i almost bought one of those. but unfortunately, my ego got the best of me. i like ariel's idea. i might get one as a small planter. some moss, maybe a few stems growing out of it. Ariel, i think i love your brain!!LOL

[deeishealthy]

I looked into them when I was doing research for my first vivarium setup and decided against it. Sorry I can't be of more help, but good luck!

[Sarosaurus]

After making sure that the pump for the waterfall worked, I talked to one of my coworkers about installing the rubbery screen material that I have left over from when I re-did my frog tank! We came up with an idea that will hopefully keep debris from clogging the pump up! I am taking this bad boy home tonight and hopefully it will be good to go here in a few days! I will let you all know how it turns out!

[deranged chipmunk]

After making sure that the pump for the waterfall worked, I talked to one of my coworkers about installing the rubbery screen material that I have left over from when I re-did my frog tank! We came up with an idea that will hopefully keep debris from clogging the pump up! I am taking this bad boy home tonight and hopefully it will be good to go here in a few days! I will let you all know how it turns out!

sounds like a plan. of course, a piece of nylon from pantyhose or knee highs would work just as easily.

[Staffaz]

It really does look nice. I hope it works well for you

[Sarosaurus]

sounds like a plan. of course, a piece of nylon from pantyhose or knee highs would work just as easily.

Knee highs? Pantyhose? What in the world are those?! :P But, you are right that they would work just as well. Just don't have any in my house.

Unfortunately, the trial run I did with the waterfall at work was misleading. I had it set up and in the middle of the night the pump stopped working. There is a pump from another one that I can get my hands on. Must try that one before I go home.

[deranged chipmunk]

LOL i always keep a couple pair laying around. i use them to cover filter intakes so my baby shrimp don't get sucked into an impeller or two....LOL

[Heatheranne]

Lol!!!! The nylons and the screen mesh do work well. I had mesh around my intake tube when I raised tadpoles. I attached it with a black zip tie. Worked great. No babies stuck in the filter. I use it in my waterfall so my baby guppies don't get pulled in. It keeps larger debris out that the filter pads do not catch too.

Lol!!!! I was going to tease Bill about the nylons, but I can't think of a good line this morning, ha ha! I'll work on a good one :P .

[flybyferns]

Lol!!!! The nylons and the screen mesh do work well. I had mesh around my intake tube when I raised tadpoles. I attached it with a black zip tie. Worked great. No babies stuck in the filter. I use it in my waterfall so my baby guppies don't get pulled in. It keeps larger debris out that the filter pads do not catch too.

Lol!!!! I was going to tease Bill about the nylons, but I can't think of a good line this morning, ha ha! I'll work on a good one :P .

He wears them with his faux fur and leather boots so his feet don't get too warm.

[Heatheranne]

He wears them with his faux fur and leather boots so his feet don't get too warm.

Ha ha ha!!! Thanks Lynn! I knew I could count on you .

[deranged chipmunk]

He wears them with his faux fur and leather boots so his feet don't get too warm.

Only on alternating weekends when i go clubbing as "mistress victoria". And i prefer thigh highs, thank you very much.....lol

[Heatheranne]

Lolllll!!!!