paludarium build log - Page 4

MartinM · #31 01-21-2011, 11:55 AM

I hope you don't develop problems with copper toxicity from those copper pipe fittings. With all the peat in there, your water is probably acidic, and that could make the problem more likely, though it would probably manifest itself slowly. Completely changing the water every few weeks might head off problems, but why not just use plastic pipe fittings?

xashc200 · #32 01-21-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MartinM

I hope you don't develop problems with copper toxicity from those copper pipe fittings. With all the peat in there, your water is probably acidic, and that could make the problem more likely, though it would probably manifest itself slowly. Completely changing the water every few weeks might head off problems, but why not just use plastic pipe fittings?

its a valid point.. its only the one piece of copper elbow bend that is in there. i think i brought this as it was all i could find at the time and i was impatient.
i'm not sure how toxic copper will be. i didnt test pH yet as i didnt get round to buying a kit but im fairly certain it will be acidic.

i might ask at my chemistry faculty if i can test for copper on their spectrometer. but i think it will be something that takes a long time to pollute significantly.. probably would be easier just to replace it with plastic..
im pleased you noticed this because im looking to put in some amphibian soon to cope with the flies which are starting to develop in the tank...

xashc200 · #33 02-21-2011, 04:05 PM

some pics of the plants how they,ve grown and recently bought a ACF for the palu

xashc200 · #34 05-02-2011, 05:47 PM

5 months have passed since setup:

new plants - anubias in waterfall, java moss in palu and in water fall, more brom pups, various forest mosses

hygrophyla growing out of control so keep cutting and placing around the tank. despite sceptisism the forest mosses are doing very well..

frog is getting to be a big male and soon will buy a female buddy for him when i see a non-albino for sale

MartinM · #35 05-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Nice how things are growing. Could you post a shot showing your waterfall?

xashc200 · #36 05-16-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinM

Nice how things are growing. Could you post a shot showing your waterfall?

these are the best shots i could get of the waterfall, its source is hidden in the far corner behind the plants. it kind of fills up the upper planting layers which are holding just aquatic plants, then it pours over and drips down the majority of the background.. it doesnt follow any specific path as such like a true waterfall