exo-terra 36" x 18" x 24"

[632]

This is my first vivarium Build. Still Want to add some more plants. Suggestions are always welcome.

[Josh]

very nice...are u using the "Mist king" system?

also what kind of wood did you use for ur Background..

Im not a plant guy so i can help you there

[632]

Thanks Josh, I'm using a Mist king system & I have Ghostwood branches in the Background. I got the inspiration for Grimm's Vivarium "Build".

[chrisgerman1983]

I am glad i found this sight! i would have never thought to do what you guys are doing, looks awsome up untill a week ago i was happy with my 3 sticks and 2 plants in clay pots Cant wait to build my new viv!! Its gonna be huge in order to get all i want into it LOL

[Epiphile]

The tank looks great- how about a trailing Columnea for the spot at the top left? It'll add some colour to the tank when it flowers.

[beckdg]

i'd paint or tint the back glass black to add depth in perception and so the wall doesn't detract from the overall view. i think it would look sharp that way. looks really good already...

welcome to the forum.

[Grimm]

OH YEAH...I'm totally patting myself on the back rite now I thought your layout looked familiar lol

Tank looks good, it'll look even better once the plants start growing-in. I like the way ghost wood looks, especially when it has an appealing shape and placement in a viv. Placement and direction is KEY when adding wood imo.

Is this tank for darts once it gets settled and stable?

It may just be too dark in the picture, but I dont see any drainage layer. Do you have a way to syphon out excess water?

Also, what do you currently have for lighting? I have had problems with my old lighting setup and I wouldnt want your nice broms to loose their colours like mine did.

[632]

Thanks for all the comments and Suggestions. I have a drainage layer of
hydroton rocks seperated by weedblock landscape fabric. I also drill a hole in the bottom of the tank and instilled a Bulkhead in case of over watering. For lighting I using a Exo Terra Dual Top Canopy in the front . In the back I'm using HO Double Compact Fluorescent Strip Lights. I'm not sure what to put in my tank maybe a day gecko.

[xsputnikx]

I love that tank I wanted a 36 size exo terra myself but settled for the smaller one because I couldnt find anywhere that sold the 36 size

[632]

got a couple new planets