120g Vivarium Build (pix)

[jocie1976]

Unfortunately, I don't have the box it came in anymore. But the pump itself it says "ExoTerra PT - 2090". I know it was the smallest one on the shelf. The measurement of the pump is only about 1.5" x 2". We have it running large airline tubing from one corner to the other, 4.5' over, 1.5' high. I'm sure the flow would be stronger with a shorter distance and height to travel.

[jocie1976]

So we managed to get a little bit of work done. Got the waterfall GS'd into place, attached the catch basin for the water, zip-tied the land portion together, drilled the pvc supports, placed the bog and runoff. Still need to GS the bog, and runoff. I will not GS the land portion until I find some weed block in the winter. Once that is done we will lay the tank on its back to start the back ground. Still need to acquire bark rounds for the corner tree that will be in the pond. Here's the pix:

[jocie1976]

More pix:

And since the latest pic there has been a land portion added between the bog/land/catch basin/overthrow area. There was a large opening that needed to be filled. The way I see it... that means I can fit more plants! lol

[jocie1976]

As for the pump we went with... It is a Top Fin Multi Stage Internal Filter 20. Let's kill two birds with one stone. I am friends with the owner of my local pet store and he was willing to let me return it if I didn't get the flow I wanted. Happily for both of us, this filter seems to do a great job! We have at least twice the flow as we did with the other pump. Plus this one will help with filtration. We modified the pump just a little though. It is a submersible pump that works in shallow water (turned on its side). It came with a bar that extended from the output. We removed the bar and added the long hose that runs to the top of the waterfall. I'll post a video of the flow when I have a little more done on the tank.

[DigitalPunk]

Looking great so far!! Can't wait to see how this build keeps coming together!

[Flying Dutchman]

Looking great so far!! Can't wait to see how this build keeps coming together!

Me too!

[jocie1976]

Got a little more done today...

First pic shows the progress from inside the tank.

Second pic shows the waterfall runoff, the bog and the bog runoff leading to the river. They have all been GS'd into place now (still wet).

The third pic shows how I supported the main part of the land section. All supports are vented at the bottom to allow water flow.

The fourth pic shows the GS holding the bog and small land section in place. They will not be removable, but there aren't any working parts in this area.

The fifth pic shows a full shot update. The main portion of the land will be the next area to go in. I will silicone the supports in place, then GS the edges.