18x18x24 Exo Terra Build Log

[deaconce]

Good so far. I really like the definition of the floral foam. It has some very distinguished lines. what are you thinking of planting in it? Have you seen the vine making method? My anole loves his vines

[Ma77hew7]

Originally Posted by XtremeAaron

Well this sucks. The Exo Terra Repti Flo 350 i bought has a loud run time on anything but wide open. Any ideas? I didn't design the background for max pressure and the noise is just too much when scaled down.

I would go for a external filter, like a Zoo Med 501.

[XtremeAaron]

Originally Posted by deaconce

Good so far. I really like the definition of the floral foam. It has some very distinguished lines. what are you thinking of planting in it? Have you seen the vine making method? My anole loves his vines

im not sure what ill plant in it yet. I have not seen the vines, do you have a link for this method?

Originally Posted by Ma77hew7

I would go for a external filter, like a Zoo Med 501.

My problem with this is I would have to worry and head height and pressure all over again.

I am trying to remedy the noise caused by backpressure in the pump by adding a valve to the exhaust side to dial down the pressure. Im also in the process if creating a barbed tee if I need to dump even more pressure.

[XtremeAaron]

Heres some pics of finished product, which im actually scrapping.




I dont know if I mentioned this, but I mixed sand and acrylic paint into the permastone and water then applied to my background.

[JoeG]

Cool, that permastone looks nice.

Suggestions for your pump problem:
1. Can you make the hose longer and still hide it? The longer the hose, the slower the flow rate.
2. Stuff some polly fill or something over the hole to block it a bit.
3. maybe fit a ball valve inline and adjust the flow with that.

[XtremeAaron]

Originally Posted by JoeG

Cool, that permastone looks nice.

Suggestions for your pump problem:
1. Can you make the hose longer and still hide it? The longer the hose, the slower the flow rate.
2. Stuff some polly fill or something over the hole to block it a bit.
3. maybe fit a ball valve inline and adjust the flow with that.

I have tried 2 and 3, and it results in noise either way. I should try number 1 though. We shall see on my next build.