false bottom or gravel

[Vivariums In The Mist]

I personally wouldn't use No-See Um for substrate barrier, a little too fine and I would think it would fall apart over time. I would save it for future builds!!

can i use the no-see-um window screen for a substrate barrier? i have a lot left over after making some vents, dont wanna buy garden fabric if i dont have to

[ifeelfroggy]

a little too fine and I would think it would fall apart over time.

Thats what i was worried about. I only saw huge rolls of the fabric type stuff at lowes/depot is there a place the i can buy just a little at a time i dont really want to end up with a lifetime supply like i did with the screen. its prob just cheaper just to buy the big roll tho?

[Vivariums In The Mist]

Yup, you can get a big roll for under $10. A hardware store might have smaller quantities or even some scraps laying around.

Thats what i was worried about. I only saw huge rolls of the fabric type stuff at lowes/depot is there a place the i can buy just a little at a time i dont really want to end up with a lifetime supply like i did with the screen. its prob just cheaper just to buy the big roll tho?

[ifeelfroggy]

hey guys. im just about to start placing orders and was lookin at substrates and it seems to be sold by the qt./gal. and was trying to figure out how many qt./gal. of drainage balls and ABG mix i will need for my viv? it is 24x24x24 with about 2-2.5" for drainage and 2.5-3" for ABG. thx guys
~Trevor

[DigitalPunk]

around 6 gal for each. It is a rough guess, but it is always better to order a bit to much than to get everything in and realize you need to order more supplies