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This is a shortened version of a paludarium project just
completed. The tank size is 36" wide x 32" high x 23" deep
which works out to approx. 115 gallon. My goal was to build this enclosure
to house 2 Peacock day gecko's, 3-4 cobalt tinct, and a few fish. Although
not recommended by many, I wanted to try it out anyway. So far every thing
seems to be working out just fine. The gecko's like to stay up high
where the temps are around 80-85f. with humidity around 60-70%
during the day. I have 2-20w halogen puck lights for their basking
pleasure (around 90f). The frogs keep to the bottom and sometimes climb to the mid regions. Temps are 75-80f with humidity at 75-90%. Night time temps fall as much as 10 degrees f. All the inhabitants are eating well, there are no signs of aggression or intimidation . SO FAR SO GOOD! Construction details accompany picture thumbs below. |
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Glass tank construction |
Filter/Sump |
Waterfall 1 |
Waterfall 2 |
Waterfall covered |
Eggcrate layout 1 |
Eggcrate layout 2 |
Water exit and return |
Fiberglass divider for fish
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Stream bank form from left |
Stream bank form from right |
Light canopy 1 |
Light canopy2 |
Background 1 |
Background 2 |
Waterfall front |
Floor and stream bank |
Plumbing/Electrical in cabinet |
Manifold/Control valves for drip wall |
Just planted and cabinet detail |
Just planted-side view |
Completed |
Plants1 |
Plants2 |
Plants3 |
Fogger working |
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Nature sounds below. Frogs, crickets, birds, rain forest. |
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