Custom Vivarium Build Log

[VicSkimmr]

In sticking with the "euro" theme I thought it was appropriate. Clay backgrounds look great but I'm not convinced that they'll stay in place long term (or rather, that I could build one that would stay in place). Since this tank is meant for testing all of the features I'll be using in the big tank I wanted to go with something simple for the background.

All of my favorite European tanks use either tree fern panels or an equivalent, and they look awesome when grown in, so I'm not too worried about it

[smashtoad]

Makes sense...gotcha. Patience is a virtue. I made a great stuff and coco background for mine, looks great, but man was it a pain to do. It has long since grown over for the most part. I'm with you on the clay...hard to believe it will stay long term...but some say they will if you keep it humid.

But again...freakin stunning landscaping, man.

[VicSkimmr]

Thanks! I've used great stuff in the past but it never held up well enough for me, and the plants didn't really like to root in it. We'll see how this ecoweb stuff does

[VicSkimmr]

YAY


It's going to be a long afternoon at work

[Grrrit]

awesome! when are you introducing then to the viv!?!?!

[VicSkimmr]

Tonight. I know I should probably quarantine them, but I trust Chris Miller (the breeder I got them from). They look healthy and I've been waiting for them for over a month now.

[Grrrit]

i would imagine they would be ok then. thats what i did as well with my milkys. what species are they? they look cool from what i could see.