Iguanarium - Page 2

beckdg · #11 07-28-2009, 08:17 PM

i always like it if the water is filtered before it gets to my pump. in my warped sense of reality it makes them last longer. i think it's a solid idea though (the pump and reservoir) if it's gonna play out like it is in my head.

not a bad job on the b/g. does it fit would be my only question for now. i think it's gonna look great.

dcrouse087 · #12 07-29-2009, 11:57 AM

i might have to bevel the edges of the background corners from where the bead of aquarium sealant is in the corners of the tank. As far as dimentions go the only way it would be off is whatever thickness is gained from the waterproofing. any cuts i would have to do to fit it wont be a big deal. just a little touch up with the waterproof and its good as new.
I could see what you mean about the pre filtered water being better for the pump impeller. The original setup for the whispers is pump then filter. The pump will be surrounded by the LECA pellets which should act like a filter for basic wastes and screen out anything that would be big enough to clog, restrict, or harm the pump without just flowing through it along with the water.
Last night i started resculpting the stream out of the pink foam. The company that makes that waterproofing is conproco. My dad works in construction (i did too before i got laid off) and they are using it at his job now so hes bringing my home more of the mix for me since it worked out good. Gotta love Freebies. -Dallas

dcrouse087 · #13 07-30-2009, 03:48 PM

The start of the new river. I still didnt get more of the waterproofing but i used up what i had on the new river setup i made.

I tested how the water flows and recreated it to give you guys a better idea.

I got the wood i ordered and planned out how i want it. The cork bark will be sloped more its just temp propped up for me to plan it out. the right tree lookin piece is actually 2 pieces. Ill use some galvanized screws in an inconspicuous spot to hold them together and from tipping over... unless someone has a better idea.

I recently learned that the grapevine wood i got doesnt do too good in 50+ humidity environments without molding and what not. So my remedy is to try and seal it with the BEHR wood Waterproofing that i had left over from when I made my skateboard halfpipe. I used the same stuff to seal the wood i used to extend his current enclosure.

dcrouse087 · #14 08-02-2009, 06:07 PM

Alright Im almost done. I still need the gravel for the pond. Any suggestions on decent fish to get for it? I just want something pretty cheap and small but still want them to look cool. My first idea is neon tetras. There is 4 inch deep water and its an area of 3.5 Gallons. There is actually more water in it then that though obviously.

These are the tillandsias i got.

And the background held in place with screws through the back and side plywood into the back of the foam.

Cant forget the screen on top of the LECA to keep the eco earth out of the water.

And a look at the stream waterfall and a front shot. The whole enclosure is 2.5ft wide 1ft deep and 2 feet high.

beckdg · #15 08-02-2009, 08:13 PM

male endlers. male guppies, white clouds, otocinclus (maybe, probably not), small (when adult) goldfish, 1 betta... nothing that needs friends except maybe small shrimp or snails. any shrimp or snails should not be added for the first year for the most part. you could even do thai micro crabs... they're cool... smallest crabs ever and they're freshwater... no land needed!

beckdg · #16 08-02-2009, 11:25 PM

check these out: Neolamprologus multifasciatus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

and then tell me this isn't tempting: FS Shell Dwellers and Rams -State College Pa- Pick Up Only - Aquaria Central

dcrouse087 · #17 08-19-2009, 05:42 PM

Just to give you guys an update. I finally got the gravel for the bottom so that i could plant the water trumpets and the water fern* (it was called something like that i dont remember but i got it at petco. I got 3 zebra danios cause i was told they would do the best in shallow water (4 inch deep). I think i got 2 females and 1 male and the male is the biggest and chases the other 2 around alot so im glad i got the plant for them to hide in.
I also picked up a digital Hygro/Thermometer with a wire probe to get my basking spot temp. and it blends in decently behind the fake vine/leaves i got in there.
Some of my tillandsias plants are a little brown on the the leaf tips. Any inputs appreciated cause i dont know that much about plants. i?s it to close to the uvb bulb at the top? i know the one with the flowers on it gets nibbled at.

dcrouse087 · #18 08-19-2009, 05:58 PM

Forgot to post this pic...

froggsong · #19 08-31-2009, 09:20 PM

ahhh, the good old pot leaf fake plant...

Looks great! I'm doing a similar topper for my CWD tank eventually... Of course, I may be able to make her tank that I had started before now that we are moving...

White Clouds would also do well in your water area, as well as common guppies and mountain minnows (or any minnows really).

Just be really sure that any plants you put in there are edible and not toxic.

I love your stream. Mind if I borrow that one? I might whip one of those up in the next couple of days, actually...

dcrouse087 · #20 09-02-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by froggsong

I love your stream. Mind if I borrow that one? I might whip one of those up in the next couple of days, actually...

Be my guest to use the stream. That stream is now the bathroom so i just scoop out the big pieces with a net. He seems to like watching the fish and they are doing good. Im not looking forward to changing the filter when the time comes though....