Full Tank Shots of my Dart Vivs

[daggekko]

in your opinion which is better? tree fern panel or the gs/mix?

[RikoAustria]

There's really no "better" of the two. I like tree fern panels because they're easy. However, I like to have the freedom of creating depth and shaping my BG as well, so the GS method works well for that.

[DonLisk]

Hi Riko,

I'm starting to plan a Viv for some Bumblebee Darts and would love to have you give a basic run through on putting together the Colbat setup you have created. They are all spectacular and would love to give them a home like that.
Substrates, layers and plants would really help in my planning.

[John]

Riko, I am sure I've asked you before, but what are your lids?

[firebellied zach]

Awesome!! It's amazing how you get such a great work of art with a little bit of patience. Must have taken a while to set them up.

[RikoAustria]

Hi Riko,

I'm starting to plan a Viv for some Bumblebee Darts and would love to have you give a basic run through on putting together the Colbat setup you have created. They are all spectacular and would love to give them a home like that.
Substrates, layers and plants would really help in my planning.

I do my setup pretty old school(ish). I start off with some LECA, or hydroton balls, as my drainage layer, then put mesh weedblock on top, then the substrate, which is a variation of ABG mix, and add a layer of leaf litter. As far as plants, I'm partial to ferns and alocasia, so I tend to use them more than any other plants. I also have some creeping fig and a couple of small bromeliads on the background. If you have any specific questions and need me to get into detail on something, don't desitate to ask.

Riko, I am sure I've asked you before, but what are your lids?

John, most of my lids are custom cut glass with a DIY vent (Totally Terrariums!) and some are 'ghetto-rigged' screen tops covered with plastic.... They were supposed to be temporary, but they've been 'temporary' for several months now. lol

Awesome!! It's amazing how you get such a great work of art with a little bit of patience. Must have taken a while to set them up.

Thanks.... Some took longer than others, building is the fun part. Not to mention I get really OCD when it comes to arranging and rearranging plants, etc.