29 gallon viv build

[claymore]

The light green fluffy Ferns by the wood.

[Softplan]

I believe it is an emerald fern.

[beckdg]

Originally Posted by claymore

Never herd of potassium permanganate. What is it???

I haven't bought it in years, But isn't CO2 expensive???


I've always done the bleach route, I guess bleach is always at hand lol.

aquarists use PP commonly to treat their plants. it's just as effective but less dangerous than bleach. and i believe can be completely rinsed off unlike bleach.

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i'm not talking about buying compressed co2 although that would work too.
for co2 there's the dry ice method - sugar, water and yeast and a couple other formulas.

[claymore]

Interesting, Where would you purchase said potassium permanganate???

Dry Ice (Face Palm), I guess I forgot all those cool science classes back in high school

[beckdg]

sears or ace hardware in the water filtration area.

[Softplan]

I am getting read to make the top to the vivarium. My plans are to use acrylic and mount fans to it to blow against the glass to remove the condensation. I wondering how much circulation is enough and how much is too much. I want to build something to direct the airflow directly against the glass. Is there a certain size of fans that anyone would recommend?

[Epiphile]

I would hook whatever fans you get to a variable-voltage adapter so that you can control the speed of the fans. That way you can find an optimal level.

I use the cheap 40 or 60mm computer fans mostly, but I've used larger ones as well as more fancy waterproof ones. I'd recommend waterproof ones, but they're not particularly cheap.

[beckdg]

glass would be better than acrylic for the top if you can do it.

1 or 2 fans like the one pictured should be perfect depending on placement and distribution.

[Softplan]

I was told acrylic was better because it didn't filter out any light, where glass does. I know glass is cheaper, but isn't acrylic more clear?

[beckdg]

yup... until it's too hot and dry on one side for too long. glass can take a lot more punishment and still be wiped clean. it can take more abrasive cleaning also.