Paludarium Supplies

Gold3nku5h · #1 04-06-2009, 09:04 PM

I've been planning on my paludarium for the past year, and have finally started actual construction on the interior. Im building everything, besides the actual tank. Stand, Hood, Lighting system. Its pretty complex and i have changed alot of idea's, decided not to use many things i bought, and still have alot to buy.

Since i dont have many pics i'll list some of the supplies that im going to have in my finished paludarium.

GS foam - I get the black kind

GE Silicone II - I believe its safe
Big Stretch clear - Silicone (This is only for the top)
Acrylic sheeting - I used this as a land/water divider
Aquastik - 2 part epoxy
PVC pipes for Lighting exhaust with..
ADDA waterproof fans
Nylon barbs - Different sizes for...
Nylon hose - which are used with the..
KAZ personal utrasonic humidifier (really outside) and...
Variable speed waterpump

Mopar32985 · #2 04-07-2009, 12:12 AM

Pease post pics when you start. I will be starting mine this week and will also start a build log

Gold3nku5h · #3 04-07-2009, 01:41 PM

Ok, well heres the land/water divider after i epoxied it together. I did epoxy because its waterproof, non-toxic, and alot stronger bond than silicone and anything else. You can use silicone because after you GS the structure, it will help with support.

After Epoxied

That was after first can of GS black foam.

Top view of unfinished rock structure.

Im going to do alot more carving to make it look more nautral.

Its really easy using foam, because all you have to do is cut off the smooth surface, and just that, makes it look natural. Its just about making aesthetic after that.