dkk08 Upgraded Vivarium

[dkk08]

Originally Posted by Schmike

very nice setup. whats the tank diamension?

how much u spent on the setup? thinking of getting a new tank n do a proper setup for mine. but having quite limited space.

hi Schmike bro, the tank is a 2.5ft cube tank... the cost of upgrading is about $130

Half a bag of Organic Compost $3
9 bottles of Silicon $40
1 Dischidia $8
1 Vreisea Red $12
10 Fern Panel $18
Other Misc about $49
Total about $130

if u've limited space den the only way to go is up... meaning build it tall and not long... had the idea of getting a used 3ft tank, turn it on its side and u'll have a 3 ft tall tank and 1.5 by 1.5 ft or 2 by 2 ft wide tank... of coz u gotta build the "Door" urself...

[dkk08]

Originally Posted by sweetlips200278

Is this the fern panels? Dun seems to make out which part of the setup is these?

I like the "Caveman" most!wahahaha!

nope bro, this is the "Great Stuff" aka Foam Spray with organic compost silicon onto it... the fern panels is the ones on the right side of the tank

[dkk08]

Originally Posted by jiujiujiu

WOW! really nice setup! Great job there!

thank you bro 999... erm r u a mata

[Schmike]

Originally Posted by dkk08

hi Schmike bro, the tank is a 2.5ft cube tank... the cost of upgrading is about $130

Half a bag of Organic Compost $3
9 bottles of Silicon $40
1 Dischidia $8
1 Vreisea Red $12
10 Fern Panel $18
Other Misc about $49
Total about $130

if u've limited space den the only way to go is up... meaning build it tall and not long... had the idea of getting a used 3ft tank, turn it on its side and u'll have a 3 ft tall tank and 1.5 by 1.5 ft or 2 by 2 ft wide tank... of coz u gotta build the "Door" urself...

thanks.

im considering exo-terra PT2612 (2'x1.5'x2'). but i think it will cost a bomb. i might go cut a few pcs of arcylic n DIY the tank myself.

[dkk08]

Originally Posted by Schmike

thanks.

im considering exo-terra PT2612 (2'x1.5'x2'). but i think it will cost a bomb. i might go cut a few pcs of arcylic n DIY the tank myself.

oh Exo Terra tanks are ex coz they're "Imported", I think ocean free or east ocean tank are cheaper... u check out http://www.eastoceansg.com/index.php...emart&Itemid=3 they do have some East Ocean vivarium something like Exo Terra available

[Schmike]

Originally Posted by dkk08

oh Exo Terra tanks are ex coz they're "Imported", I think ocean free or east ocean tank are cheaper... u check out http://www.eastoceansg.com/index.php...emart&Itemid=3 they do have some East Ocean vivarium something like Exo Terra available

thanks. will check that out.

Originally Posted by dkk08

thank you bro 999... erm r u a mata

Nope. Im not. Cheers!

how would u use the chiller if it is working ?

I assumed the "pond" is quite small for chiller to work effectively (keep going on and off)

[dkk08]

Originally Posted by jt1975

how would u use the chiller if it is working ?

I assumed the "pond" is quite small for chiller to work effectively (keep going on and off)

well the pond area or water height is about 7-9in and considering its a 2.5ft cube tank so its about 32x32x7in or 32x32x9in which is about 28.03gal or 36.04 gal... so it should be sufficient for the chiller to work as its a CL650 which can be used for a 4x2x2ft tank set with sump...

I did try the chiller out for about 2 weeks, I connected the outlet hose of the cannister filter to the inlet of the chiller and the outlet hose of the chiller to the tank

Originally Posted by dkk08

well the pond area or water height is about 7-9in and considering its a 2.5ft cube tank so its about 32x32x7in or 32x32x9in which is about 28.03gal or 36.04 gal... so it should be sufficient for the chiller to work as its a CL650 which can be used for a 4x2x2ft tank set with sump...

I did try the chiller out for about 2 weeks, I connected the outlet hose of the cannister filter to the inlet of the chiller and the outlet hose of the chiller to the tank

indeed, I had issue when the water is too small quantity. It will keep going on and off.

anyway, I connect a chiller to rainbar.

frog dun need too cold