Vivarium Setup

[Occellatus]

Originally Posted by mugenvti

buy a new light to replce the ikea light. 13W enough for the tank? anyone can help with the light rating?

I think 13w should be sufficient....but most experts advise a minimum of 18w...i might be wrong though. Since ur ikea light is still there, u can use it incase ur plants start to turn yellow?

Im using only 8w now and i notice the leaves of my wendtii is turning yellow already...i need to add more wattage liao.

Originally Posted by Occellatus

Im not sure how he sticks it...either he sticks it when the foam is still wet....or he uses a type of spray glue..i rem theres this spray glue which comes in similar pressure cans..can get them from artfriend. Since its only for plants, im sure it can be used.

I will be doing something like the one in the link next month....will try to update once i start

will u consider making water spray? I am cracking my head on how to make water spray or mist spraying downward.

[Occellatus]

Originally Posted by mugenvti

will u consider making water spray? I am cracking my head on how to make water spray or mist spraying downward.

Have tried to DIY a water spray and frankly..i cannot come up with any decent solutions to it....thats y in my current setup...only 2 outlets for water flowing down...looks very un-natural....anyway, heres a link on how the web author does water spray...u just have to get the right rainbar with small holes..or maybe use needles to poke?

http://www.my-mac.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1141

[Freshman]

Originally Posted by Occellatus

Have tried to DIY a water spray and frankly..i cannot come up with any decent solutions to it....thats y in my current setup...only 2 outlets for water flowing down...looks very un-natural...

bro..go try DIY that water spray method.. will be better for ur setup IMO..

connect ur pump to airtube..then use needle to poke some holes.
then attach the long airtube ard ur tank sides top area.

[Occellatus]

Originally Posted by Freshman

connect ur pump to airtube..then use needle to poke some holes. then attach the long airtube ard ur tank sides top area.

hmmm.....u think poking holes in the airtube will work bro? If can work...maybe i will give it a shot.

Originally Posted by Occellatus

hmmm.....u think poking holes in the airtube will work bro? If can work...maybe i will give it a shot.

I think need a very stong pump to force the water out of the hole.

[Occellatus]

Originally Posted by mugenvti

I think need a very stong pump to force the water out of the hole.

Yeah....i guess mine cant work already...my pump is only 200l/hr..only suitable for creating waterfall effect...

[Freshman]

Originally Posted by Occellatus

hmmm.....u think poking holes in the airtube will work bro? If can work...maybe i will give it a shot.

yes bro.. will work. u can use a fatter needle for the 'hole drilling'

alternatively.. you can find those slimmer hard plastic tube. then burn the needle and DIY the holes.

Good luck. Enjoy the DIY-ing. Do update us when ready.

[Occellatus]

Originally Posted by Freshman

yes bro.. will work. u can use a fatter needle for the 'hole drilling'

alternatively.. you can find those slimmer hard plastic tube. then burn the needle and DIY the holes.

Good luck. Enjoy the DIY-ing. Do update us when ready.

My pump is only 200l/hr....i need to trial and error abit...and also need to find ways to stop the end of the rainbar..cause as advised, will be using those plastic air hose...so got to think of something to plug the end. If distance of air hose too far...no pressure, water will just drip instead of spray....so got to spend some time to experiment.

Thks for the suggestion bro.

[Freshman]

np bro

btw, I believe you have some aquarium safe silicon right? those will come in handy in DIY project.
Can seal off the end using silicon..cable tie..etc.. I think is feasible.
you can shorten the tube or narrow the hole openings if the pressure get too low..

or perhaps u can use back ur existing design.. just connect it to a self ready rainbar (those green 1 with small holes.)..

Cheers.. more pic hor..