Evolution - 40G Breeder w/Eggcrate Topper - Page 2

froggsong · #11 03-06-2010, 01:54 PM

Ok guys... Sorry I didn't get the pictures posted... I have FOUR for your viewing pleasure. Of course, I can't let you see the finished product yet though, right? Of course not! lol... It has more plants since I took these. I'll take more pics and get them uploaded some time this weekend. This baby turned out NICE! (it better have, considering the HUGE mess I had to make to get it perfect) I think it's a great new method for covering the GS. One thing I like about it is that I can mount anything to it or into it just by using some wire or cutting a little x on the surface and pressing it into the foam.

Now, when you see the thermometer and notice how high the temp is, that's because I have to wire up my dimmer. It's only 80 down at the substrate and even lower closer to the water, so beyond maybe burning the plants, it's fine for now. I'll be getting my homemade dimmer plug wired up this evening and then I'll be able to dial it down to what I need. I can't believe a single 100W bulb is getting the temp so high!

beckdg · #12 03-07-2010, 07:54 AM

looks fantastic froggy.
BUT... the curtains don't exactly match.

froggsong · #13 04-15-2010, 05:05 PM

yeah, lol... they aren't MY curtains... They were here when we moved in...

So, my palms have died completely... I haven't been running the humidifier at full blast since I noticed that the dragon is sick (has a bit of mouth rot), so the pot dries out too much from the heat and the leaves get burned because they are too close to the lamp.

The broms aren't doing as well as I'd like either, they are beginning to curl... I need to do better with misting more often. I keep their cups full, but they still need moist air for the leaves. I may see if I can install some plexi (going to warp like mad, I know), cutting out the parts where the lights are so it doesn't melt. That way the humidity will stay in better.

I will likely be moving the CWD out of this cage and into a more sterile environment to keep a closer eye on her. If so, I'll be putting the Japalura splendida in this tank, along with my golden tree frog, Joe. To do that, I'm going to have to trap some more humidity in the tank.

I may see about making/ordering an E channel to make sliding doors it. I'm tired of the way this thing opens, and I have no doubt that it's going to let those fast little bugger or that far jumping frog out more than once unless I go with something different...

Anyway, just thought I'd ad an update. I can take a pic too, if you'd like, but like I said, the plants are suffering a bit... Maybe if I post a pic you guys could suggest something though... Might as well get some more ideas than what's in my own head.

froggsong · #14 04-26-2010, 08:32 PM

Ok, I'm taking the plunge and redoing the top to keep the smaller lizards inside and moving Riku to the 50G for now until she gets better. I've been putting her in the beardie cage to make her have to be really warm, and it's helping, so I want to encourage it to keep helping, without risking them fighting or her dehydrating. The Japaluras don't need it so warm, so I think I can safely cover the entire top with plexi and just pull out the heat lamp and use it for Riku in the 50G. I'll post pics when I'm done, but I'll have to take them with the camera instead of my phone, so they probably wont look that good. I have changed some things with the plants, and I found some NICE new moss down the road that I might add under the schefflera. There are also some smaller growing ferns that I found in the yard I might add while I'm working on it. I MIGHT be done with this sometime tonight, lol...

froggsong · #15 05-10-2010, 01:16 PM

Well, I'm done proofing the cage for little lizards, big frogs, and feeders! The Japalura's LOVE it! Guess what? These guys are ANGLERS! They like to catch fish! I've seen them going after the guppies in the water portion more times than I can count now. I'm glad I left it a full palu instead of getting rid of most of the water space like I thought about. Who knew these guys even COULD fish? Its certainly not something I've read about them. Very cool though, if you ask me! I'll have to get some pics uploaded later today, but I do have pics of them in the newish setup (changed some plants, mostly. and the water area is different).

froggsong · #16 06-02-2010, 10:08 AM

I think I've finally got some half decent pics of the tank. I don't know why, but it's just not easy to photograph. I'll upload some later today when I upload the progress on my snake palace.

I'm wondering if it could be the light from the window that is in the living room that keeps this tank from taking good pic... ::scratches head:: who knows?

beckdg · #17 06-02-2010, 10:37 AM

i would definitely cover that window with a couple sheets for pics of that tank. i think it would help tremendously.

froggsong · #18 06-02-2010, 11:07 AM

The one in the living room? Or the one that's behind it (though not directly anymore, I moved this to the counter top)?

Maybe if I take pics at night?

beckdg · #19 06-02-2010, 11:17 AM

night pics would help.
i'd be more concerned about backlight (the window behind it) but if you encounter reflections too then the one in the living also.

froggsong · #20 06-02-2010, 11:28 AM

I can try to cover the window behind it... It's going to be difficult, since there's heavy furniture in front of it. I guess I could pull the cart the frogs and BP are on out of that space for a bit, though. I really want to get some good pics of this thing. It's very frustrating that it's finally so good, and I can't show it off, lol...