A new build....the time machine

[deranged chipmunk]

Got a lot accomplished yesterday. Siliconed the plexi into the lid. Built my barriers for my pond then started adding soil



Then I started adding some plants. These are basically just then plants from my mantella tank. I have other plants coming in from friends and I am placing a plant order next week.

[DigitalPunk]

I love it! Man I wish I could get some plants as healthy as yours looks lol. I need this harsh winter to come to an end so I can order some plants that actually arrive alive.

[deranged chipmunk]

it's all about nutrition for the plants. my soil mix is the key i start with a base similar to abg mix and improved on it (imho). my plants probably eat better than my frogs do..lol depending on who you order plants from, weather should not matter. i have had very delicate orchids delivered in the dead of winter and never had an issue, as long as they are packaged properly. that's why i primarily order plants from black jungle. that and the fact that they keep the more exotics that i prefer.