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Old 07-03-2005, 12:33 AM   #1
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Default A simple guide to setting up a vivarium

Hope my setup can help other inspiring viva builders to start on it!!!
Pls add in whatever related equipment or info into the thread

Firstly this can apply to any tank, depending whether u want a water area or not, in this case i opted for a front water layer.

The empty tank


Backing is by a cork bark


an acrylic is siliconed to form the partition


finally the front will be hidden by another cork bark


following which the setup is given 24 hours for the silicone to harden and later to be tested for any leakages

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Old 07-03-2005, 12:40 AM   #2
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part 2: the land area and plants

the land area is first filled up with clay area


this is for easier maintanence and also cleaner hygiene as soil tends to encourage more decomposition

a pot filled partially with pellets and then some substrate is then inserted
this means smaller land area and less slowly that the focal plant will outgrow the tank



the focal plant, pitcher plant


the substrate


mosses harvested
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Old 07-03-2005, 12:47 AM   #3
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transplanting of mosses and the focal plant





after adding driftwood at the front and some java mosses and ferns, this is the final piece

the entire land area is covered by the mosses

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Old 07-03-2005, 04:40 PM   #4
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Not bad,but too simple. As the width is shallow,the cork bark gives it a quite unnatural look, especially with another cork bark infront. You kill the depth look.One dimension.. What i would have done is have a plastic mesh behind and encourage creepers to grow on it. Or, a moss wall.

Do not be offended.I say what i see and think. Also the pitcher plant is too big and distracting.

BUT for a starter, this piece of art surely will encourage and promote viva builders.

Good work!!
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Old 07-03-2005, 04:58 PM   #5
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You got a point there
shit to bad i glued the front cork bark liao

nvm i will try to improve on it,
really thanks for the suggestion.
appreciate it man!!!!
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Old 13-03-2005, 10:49 AM   #6
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Default Updated!!!

Hi,
the tank has been revamped and here are some of the pics

the focal plant has been taken out and ferns were used instead (they can be harvested from mother nature), jus remember to wash them.

attached is also a close up on the cave formed using moss, fir bark(a type of substrate that can be bought in nurseries) and also twigs for support





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Old 09-06-2005, 03:12 PM   #7
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Nice work. Can the mosses survive without water or u need to water them regularly?
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Old 09-06-2005, 10:20 PM   #8
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thanks for the comments!!!
i still got tons to learn, if you see more of wild ginger's posts then you can learn a lot.

the mosses needs misting and also PL lights.
the mersh is required as there is a need for the air inside to circulate. its not a metal mersh, just those that some used to do moss walls, all done with silicone

yah the one inside is a fire bellied toad.

cheers
alex
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Old 17-05-2005, 11:59 AM   #9
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where can i get the backdrop huh, the cork bark? U cut it urself right the size. If got sell wat size do they come in?
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