What do you guys think?

[Joshuaseidman94]

Hey guys,
So I have been setting up my vivarium for the past few weeks and finally finished on Friday. I was wondering what you guys think and if anyone had any suggestions?

- I used a 30 gallon tall tank (24"x24"x12")
- 2" tall false bottom made from egg crate and supported by pvc (holes made in pac to prevent stagnant water)
- covered false bottom with gardening mesh
- ABG mix with springtail culture
- background was made using foam insulation that was carved and then waterproofed using drylok and some cement dye
- waterfall was constructed by carving it out of the foam and is fed by my Do It Yourself wet dry filter
- Filter was made by making 2 separate compartments in a 5 gallon bucket, the intake side has filter media (bio balls, clay, and charcoal) and then the filtered water flows under the divider and is pumped to the waterfall via a submersible pump.
- Filter is fed via and overflow. I had drilled a 45mm hole in the bottom of the tank and placed a bulkhead on the hole and the overflow over the bulkhead (this prevents overflowing). Additionally, i created a trap door, giving me access to the overflow at any time.



Please let me know if you have any questions or want any information regarding how i made everything!! This was my first vivarium so I look forward to hearing some of your comments!!

Please comment below!!

Photos can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/laobaycabry2t7c/AAAsiwxHuQrs_VYHTrHX2e_Ca?dl=0

[Vivariums In The Mist]

Looks good, good job on your first viv! I would suggest adding leaf litter to the viv.

[Joshuaseidman94]

I had taken this photo right after I planted the plants. Since then I have added moss and magnolia leaves all over to cover the floor!!

[Vivariums In The Mist]

Excellent, decide on frogs yet? You going to the LI Reptile Expo next weekend?

I had taken this photo right after I planted the plants. Since then I have added moss and magnolia leaves all over to cover the floor!!

[Joshuaseidman94]

My first choice are a pair of brazilian yellow heads or some cobalts. Being that I live in NY I planned to go. But it doesn't seem like too many dart vendors will be there. What is your opinion? Worth going?

[Vivariums In The Mist]

Lynn from Fern's Frogs will be there, she can probably tell you what she will have. There will be a few others as well. I'll have 2 tables with supplies, planted vivariums, plants and more.
Definitely worth going in my humble opinion.

My first choice are a pair of brazilian yellow heads or some cobalts. Being that I live in NY I planned to go. But it doesn't seem like too many dart vendors will be there. What is your opinion? Worth going?

[Joshuaseidman94]

See you there!! Do you sell fly culture supplies?

[Vivariums In The Mist]

I am in the process of getting set up to sell supplies. I do currently carry Repashy Super Fly media. I will shortly carry cups/lids and Excelisor.

See you there!! Do you sell fly culture supplies?

[Heatheranne]

You should come. Bill and I will be there also .

[DigitalPunk]

One thing I would caution about your Viv is the gardening mesh can be slow to let water drain through to the false bottom. Just be mindful so you dont accidentally swamp your soil.

Other than that one note of caution congrats on your first Viv!!

You should def go to the show. Lynn has Amazing frog and Viv in the mist is a table you just can't miss!