Grimm's Twin Build

[Grimm]

Anyways, I figured instead of doing the same old posts like i usually do I'd try to make a DIY video.

Here is part 1.



Hope you guys like it! Might be a while before I get the "planted" video out since it is getting cold and I may not be able to find enough stuff to fill this tank anytime soon. I'll keep you updated either way!

[Grimm]

Doesnt look like its posting using the "YT" codes.... Here is a normal link that never lets me down lol

YouTube - DIY : Vivarium False Bottom and Clay Background

[smk]

Awesome video!

[Ma77hew7]

Thanks for posting the normal link. Mirrored looks bad apples!

[beckdg]

updated... check it out, grimm... how to add pics/videos to site/posts

[FwoGiZ]

have you had any chance with these moss your growing?
im still trying hard to find nice, easy, and beautiful way to separate my ponds area from the soil (im using false bottoms)
im into treefrogs a lot so i really need ponds rather than a rock slops like you would do for darts

[Grimm]

Im not sure what you are asking about the moss... You can type it in french for me, I can read and understand it fine as long as you dont use specialized vocabulary. lol

[osienlii]

That looks amazing! And it's an awesome summary, especially for someone just starting out.

I've got a question about the clay background. I don't have any "special" kitty litter lying around, but I do have dark gray artist's molding clay - do you know if that would work the same way?

[Grimm]

Originally Posted by osienlii

That looks amazing! And it's an awesome summary, especially for someone just starting out.

I've got a question about the clay background. I don't have any "special" kitty litter lying around, but I do have dark gray artist's molding clay - do you know if that would work the same way?

I dont know anything about artists molding clay.

I do know you can use any 100% clay kitty litters (no additives for smell control), sodium/calcium bentonite clay (powdered or solid form), and/or red art clay that comes from pottery stores.

And thanks, glad you found it helpful.

[Grimm]

Sorry for the slow building process, it has been tough to find plants that suit a tank this small. I have the majority of the planting done, and the 2nd/final video will be finished shortly. Before I finish the video I would like to get a few more broms mounted as it is looking bare at the moment. At least all my vines are growing in nicely, moss is acclimating, and all my other cuttings are rooting.

In any case, here are a few teaser pics of some of the awesome miniatures I picked up before they were planted. All of the tags are about 1” in width for size reference.

Teeniest of the bunch...


Cutting from an amazing 40 year old plant. It took me a solid 2 hours to cut away the epiweb since I wanted this in my viv badly. Flowers are purple and have a very strong cinnamon smell. Soon to bloom too!




I only managed to use about 25% of this in this viv. The rest will be saved for my next project.


This is the only orchid that I won’t be using in this viv. It’s a little big and I can’t pick a good spot for it...Next project also.


If you are familiar with my 1st viv, then I bet you will guess where this macodes will be planted to give the mirrored effect...


Amazing leaves!


I’ll try and hurry up and finish for everyone.