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My first paludarium

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Hi.

I’m thinking about getting a UNS 35e for my wife’s office.      I’ve seen some videos on how people just putting epiphytes out of the water and no roots in a substrate.    They just kinda push them in between rocks and near the sponge pads.      How do they get minerals and enough water to grow? Just from the atomizer? 

Thanks! 

<div class="md"><p>Hi.</p>

<p>I’m thinking about getting a UNS 35e for my wife’s office.      I’ve seen some videos on how people just putting epiphytes out of the water and no roots in a substrate.    They just kinda push them in between rocks and near the sponge pads.      How do they get minerals and enough water to grow? Just from the atomizer? </p>

<p>Thanks! </p>
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How do plants grow out of water in Paludarium?

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Changed up the substrate a bit added a black sand to my white sand and lava rock substrate 

<div class="md"><p>Changed up the substrate a bit added a black sand to my white sand and lava rock substrate </p>
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I can’t got plants in

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Mephisto, the Red-eyed Crocodile Skink, taking a dip

<div class="md"><p>Mephisto, the Red-eyed Crocodile Skink, taking a dip</p>
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When I dip you dip we dip

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I’m contemplating starting a palladium and stocking with hardy small fish like rasboras and maybe an amano shrimp or two. However when I look up paludarium on google, I see hinged tanks that allow for an open top. I’m interested in keeping a high humidity paludarium that would be closed on top. Would just a regular 5 gallon or so tank be ok for a first paludarium? I can get a good UNS tank with a custom lid and just fill it halfway with water or something. Anyone else do something similar? Can I see pictures and examples of types of plants you’d use in the non water part? Thanks!

<div class="md"><p>I’m contemplating starting a palladium and stocking with hardy small fish like rasboras and maybe an amano shrimp or two. However when I look up paludarium on google, I see hinged tanks that allow for an open top. I’m interested in keeping a high humidity paludarium that would be closed on top. Would just a regular 5 gallon or so tank be ok for a first paludarium? I can get a good UNS tank with a custom lid and just fill it halfway with water or something. Anyone else do something similar? Can I see pictures and examples of types of plants you’d use in the non water part? Thanks!</p>
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First paludarium ideas?

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Just got some moss on the background today, realized I needed a lot more so hitting up an expo this weekend.

It’s going to have a waterfall & wading pool that leads into a water feature. 75g for Asian painted/banded bullfrogs 

<div class="md"><p>Just got some moss on the background today, realized I needed a lot more so hitting up an expo this weekend.</p>

<p>It’s going to have a waterfall &amp; wading pool that leads into a water feature. 75g for Asian painted/banded bullfrogs </p>
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First time making a paludarium, work in progress still

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6 months in. Just Anubis and some nice in the water with Ramshorn snails .

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Hello there 🙋‍♀️ just wanted to share my first ever paludarium, that I finished few weeks ago. The only animals that are currently inside (except for the springtails and isopods) are fish. I did false bottom, so that there is as much space for fish as possible. The water part has inside filtration, hidden behind that bad looking part on the right side 😂 Im waiting right Now till the moss starts growing and hopefully all the brown parts will turn green:-) I used water and also filtration media from my aquarium so that the water would cycle a bit faster. There is waterfall on top right side with mist maker. Had little trouble with plants in the first week, but then changed humidity and added a fan and it looks like Its doing better now:-) any ideas what would you put inside?🤗 the dimensions are 90x60x45 cm 😊 have a great day! 

<div class="md"><p>Hello there 🙋‍♀️ just wanted to share my first ever paludarium, that I finished few weeks ago. The only animals that are currently inside (except for the springtails and isopods) are fish. I did false bottom, so that there is as much space for fish as possible. The water part has inside filtration, hidden behind that bad looking part on the right side 😂 Im waiting right Now till the moss starts growing and hopefully all the brown parts will turn green:-) I used water and also filtration media from my aquarium so that the water would cycle a bit faster. There is waterfall on top right side with mist maker. Had little trouble with plants in the first week, but then changed humidity and added a fan and it looks like Its doing better now:-) any ideas what would you put inside?🤗 the dimensions are 90x60x45 cm 😊 have a great day! </p>
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My first Paludarium 🤗

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Not sure can I plant dwarf grass in a tank with water?

<div class="md"><p>Not sure can I plant dwarf grass in a tank with water?</p>
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Dwarf grass

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I have Fluval 107 external filter. Every few hours it makes sounds like it is choking for few seconds, but the water stream continues as usual. 

What can be the issue?

<div class="md"><p>I have Fluval 107 external filter. Every few hours it makes sounds like it is choking for few seconds, but the water stream continues as usual. </p>

<p>What can be the issue?</p>
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Fluval 107 "choking" sounds

I saw u/CSH_CombatVet’s post on r/aquariums and was curious what youtubers/content creators this sub is watching.

I work from home and love throwing paludarium builds and similar videos on in the background while I’m working.

My go-tos are Serpa Designs, Indoor Ecosystem, and Lang DIY. Lmk what else I should be subscribed to.

<div class="md"><p>I saw <a href="/u/CSH_CombatVet">u/CSH_CombatVet</a>’s post on <a href="/r/aquariums">r/aquariums</a> and was curious what youtubers/content creators this sub is watching.</p>

<p>I work from home and love throwing paludarium builds and similar videos on in the background while I’m working.</p>

<p>My go-tos are Serpa Designs, Indoor Ecosystem, and Lang DIY. Lmk what else I should be subscribed to.</p>
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Favorite Paludarium  Youtubers?

So I think I'm pretty much there:

Water section is done and populated: 

8 White Clouds, 14 Adult Cherry Shrimp, 2 Horned Nerites, and about 30 Aquatic Isopods.  

Ammonia and Nitrites are 0.  

Water circulation via waterfall and undergravel filter seems to be working well. 

Water clear, save for tannins from Leaf Litter.

Air Circulation is working...humidity controller comes on if above 82 until back to 75 (PC Fans bring in air from outside the tank)...mister comes on twice per day with RO water.

Plants all seem to be alive and growing well. Isopods and Springtails in and 'findable'.

Only debate is how long to leave plants and moss to establish fixings, so the FBTs don't tear the whole thing apart as they move around. It's 2 weeks since planting currently.

Interested in ideas or thoughts.

<div class="md"><p>So I think I&#39;m pretty much there:</p>

<p>Water section is done and populated: </p>

<p>8 White Clouds, 14 Adult Cherry Shrimp, 2 Horned Nerites, and about 30 Aquatic Isopods.  </p>

<p>Ammonia and Nitrites are 0.  </p>

<p>Water circulation via waterfall and undergravel filter seems to be working well. </p>

<p>Water clear, save for tannins from Leaf Litter.</p>

<p>Air Circulation is working...humidity controller comes on if above 82 until back to 75 (PC Fans bring in air from outside the tank)...mister comes on twice per day with RO water.</p>

<p>Plants all seem to be alive and growing well. Isopods and Springtails in and &#39;findable&#39;.</p>

<p>Only debate is how long to leave plants and moss to establish fixings, so the FBTs don&#39;t tear the whole thing apart as they move around. It&#39;s 2 weeks since planting currently.</p>

<p>Interested in ideas or thoughts.</p>
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FBT... ready for Toads?!

Just finished planting my first ever paludarium!
There are 3 types of bromelia if im right ( got one for free and it didnt came with a tag, the one on the left top side ( last slide ). Some java moss, fittonia and creeping fig for the land part, the waterpart is some type of grasslike moss, elodea and 2 other plants i cant remember the name of🤣. 

Left side the rock structure is my first ever waterfeature so i think it turned out quite nice!

Planning on stocking it with shrimp as i read that i dont have enough room for fish ( about 10L usable water 20L in total with false bottem ) and hopefully some dart/tree frog if there is enough room to live comfy for them :D

After al im very happy with the results especialy because ive never build a paludarium, vivarium, aquarium or terrarium of any kind! Want to say thanks to some people in this sub for the help, tips and tricks on my last posts!🫶🏼

Looking forward to it growing in.

(FYI: i need to wait with the shrimp for like 2 weeks i got told after my watertests, everything is looking good but the nitrates and ammonia needs to go down with some time! I have 1 pump running for the water feature and 1 pump hidden in the false bottem to create some extra drift in the water)

<div class="md"><p>Just finished planting my first ever paludarium!
There are 3 types of bromelia if im right ( got one for free and it didnt came with a tag, the one on the left top side ( last slide ). Some java moss, fittonia and creeping fig for the land part, the waterpart is some type of grasslike moss, elodea and 2 other plants i cant remember the name of🤣. </p>

<p>Left side the rock structure is my first ever waterfeature so i think it turned out quite nice!</p>

<p>Planning on stocking it with shrimp as i read that i dont have enough room for fish ( about 10L usable water 20L in total with false bottem ) and hopefully some dart/tree frog if there is enough room to live comfy for them :D</p>

<p>After al im very happy with the results especialy because ive never build a paludarium, vivarium, aquarium or terrarium of any kind! Want to say thanks to some people in this sub for the help, tips and tricks on my last posts!🫶🏼</p>

<p>Looking forward to it growing in.</p>

<p>(FYI: i need to wait with the shrimp for like 2 weeks i got told after my watertests, everything is looking good but the nitrates and ammonia needs to go down with some time! I have 1 pump running for the water feature and 1 pump hidden in the false bottem to create some extra drift in the water)</p>
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Planted my first paludarium!

I'm thinking of stocking ideas for my paludarium, I might actually fill the water area in to give more options for plants and stock, inital ideas are gecko, vampire crabs or newts obviously not together. Atm I have a few splash tetra but was considering a small group of apistogramma but I think the ground needs to be formed to get the most from this tank.

<div class="md"><p>I&#39;m thinking of stocking ideas for my paludarium, I might actually fill the water area in to give more options for plants and stock, inital ideas are gecko, vampire crabs or newts obviously not together. Atm I have a few splash tetra but was considering a small group of apistogramma but I think the ground needs to be formed to get the most from this tank.</p>
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Stocking thoughts 

Should I post the next build I do on YouTube? Just built this waterfall caridina tank with mostly shadow pandas and a few blue bolts, have 6 purple metallic shrimp on the way, lmk if you guys want to see them when I add them.

<div class="md"><p>Should I post the next build I do on YouTube? Just built this waterfall caridina tank with mostly shadow pandas and a few blue bolts, have 6 purple metallic shrimp on the way, lmk if you guys want to see them when I add them.</p>
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First Aquascape/ Paludarium Build For Caridina Shrimp

I wanna make a paladarium, and wondering if i need springtails? We cant buy them where i am from, and im not even sure i can collect them due to it being a cold country

<div class="md"><p>I wanna make a paladarium, and wondering if i need springtails? We cant buy them where i am from, and im not even sure i can collect them due to it being a cold country</p>
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Springtails?

From start to mid way. Not sure what mosses and fees will work well here just looking for some ideas. Iv have a salt water reef tank I had it for 5 years before I had to disassemble it sell it off and move.. heart broken I haven’t set up a tank in 6 years but  it’s time to get over that heart break 

<div class="md"><p>From start to mid way. Not sure what mosses and fees will work well here just looking for some ideas. Iv have a salt water reef tank I had it for 5 years before I had to disassemble it sell it off and move.. heart broken I haven’t set up a tank in 6 years but  it’s time to get over that heart break </p>
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My first fresh water/paludairum

It’s been fun, but time to say goodbye to the compost mater.

<div class="md"><p>It’s been fun, but time to say goodbye to the compost mater.</p>
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Aright, I guess this little joke has run its course.

I finished building my 50gal paludarium and am looking for recommendations on what to put in it. I built it with a red-eyed crocodile skink in mind, but am having second thoughts based on the price point and their skittish behavior. The tank is 36x18x36in. This is my first paludarium, and I screwed up sealing the water portion in, so I had to redo the setup so the land portion has a false bottom, which reduced a lot of the free space in the center of the tank, as well as the size of the land area. The tank has a water heater and filter, waterfall, mister, and fogger. 

<div class="md"><p>I finished building my 50gal paludarium and am looking for recommendations on what to put in it. I built it with a red-eyed crocodile skink in mind, but am having second thoughts based on the price point and their skittish behavior. The tank is 36x18x36in. This is my first paludarium, and I screwed up sealing the water portion in, so I had to redo the setup so the land portion has a false bottom, which reduced a lot of the free space in the center of the tank, as well as the size of the land area. The tank has a water heater and filter, waterfall, mister, and fogger. </p>
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Recommendations for semi-aquatic inhabitant?

I got all my plants from Bunnings and want to plant them now. Is it safe to plant some of the plants in semi submerged water? I can’t provide more photos.
Also do I remove the dirt down to the roots and plant them or plant them in little pockets of coco Pete 

<div class="md"><p>I got all my plants from Bunnings and want to plant them now. Is it safe to plant some of the plants in semi submerged water? I can’t provide more photos.
Also do I remove the dirt down to the roots and plant them or plant them in little pockets of coco Pete </p>
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When you guys plant your plants do you put them in soil

A lot of people are starting to keep Vampire Crabs these days so you'll probably find this little cheat sheet super helpful

https://preview.redd.it/7clx6nt4rwxd1.png?width=2100&format=png&auto=webp&s=ae4b5d89da1874705f635dfdb00f038ee124bd24



<div class="md"><p>A lot of people are starting to keep Vampire Crabs these days so you&#39;ll probably find this little cheat sheet super helpful</p>

<p><a href="https://preview.redd.it/7clx6nt4rwxd1.png?width=2100&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=ae4b5d89da1874705f635dfdb00f038ee124bd24">https://preview.redd.it/7clx6nt4rwxd1.png?width=2100&amp;format=png&amp;auto=webp&amp;s=ae4b5d89da1874705f635dfdb00f038ee124bd24</a></p>
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Vampire Crab Cheat Sheet for anyone thinking about keeping Geosesarma species.

Mini bowl. Video can be viewed here: 
https://imgur.com/a/oSGTKra

<div class="md"><p>Mini bowl. Video can be viewed here: 
<a href="https://imgur.com/a/oSGTKra">https://imgur.com/a/oSGTKra</a></p>
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My Mini

Boy am I excited! I’ve wanted to create a paludarium for 14 years and finally did! Earlier this year, I was gifted this 3 foot tall by 2 foot in diameter plexiglass cylinder, 70 gallons. A friend of mine is a landscape architect, and this was used in a display that she and her company put together. Long story short it wasn't being used anymore, and it was gifted to me. This is my first build, I used spray foam, a lot of silicone, cork bar, branches, and cocoa cradle to create the background. I'm about 90% of the way there. I have to build out the bog area on the left, add some more fine touches on the water/land barrier and secure the Anubis and aquatic plants. Waiting on an order of carnivorous plants, pings and sundew and a South American pitcher plant. Also waiting on an order of micro orchids. 

What are your thoughts so far?
Progress pics added. 

<div class="md"><p>Boy am I excited! I’ve wanted to create a paludarium for 14 years and finally did! Earlier this year, I was gifted this 3 foot tall by 2 foot in diameter plexiglass cylinder, 70 gallons. A friend of mine is a landscape architect, and this was used in a display that she and her company put together. Long story short it wasn&#39;t being used anymore, and it was gifted to me. This is my first build, I used spray foam, a lot of silicone, cork bar, branches, and cocoa cradle to create the background. I&#39;m about 90% of the way there. I have to build out the bog area on the left, add some more fine touches on the water/land barrier and secure the Anubis and aquatic plants. Waiting on an order of carnivorous plants, pings and sundew and a South American pitcher plant. Also waiting on an order of micro orchids. </p>

<p>What are your thoughts so far?
Progress pics added. </p>
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90% Done 

I am planning on stocking the water portion of the paludarium, but I’m not sure with what. It is about 2 gallons but it’s difficult to get an exact measurement roughly 1-3 gallons. The only other live stock is going to be 2 RETF and isopods 

(Photo is not mine, just an example)

<div class="md"><p>I am planning on stocking the water portion of the paludarium, but I’m not sure with what. It is about 2 gallons but it’s difficult to get an exact measurement roughly 1-3 gallons. The only other live stock is going to be 2 RETF and isopods </p>

<p>(Photo is not mine, just an example)</p>
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What should I stock with? 

This is my first ever paludarium and im learning alot along the way, i build this water feature myself to learn about pumps, filters and waterflow ect. My question is about the bubbles the water feature is making on the surface of the water, is this adding any oxygen into the water? And if so, i quess this is a possitive thing? The plants and water feature have been added a day ago, the land/backwall should be planted in about 2 to 3 days from now! Any tips/tricks please let me know!

<div class="md"><p>This is my first ever paludarium and im learning alot along the way, i build this water feature myself to learn about pumps, filters and waterflow ect. My question is about the bubbles the water feature is making on the surface of the water, is this adding any oxygen into the water? And if so, i quess this is a possitive thing? The plants and water feature have been added a day ago, the land/backwall should be planted in about 2 to 3 days from now! Any tips/tricks please let me know!</p>
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Is this adding oxygen?

Can someone write me step by step guide for how to start my first paludarium and what do i need to build on.
Im plannig to make an waterfall there but i dont know how to do it.
Im transfering my juwel rio 240 to paludarium

<div class="md"><p>Can someone write me step by step guide for how to start my first paludarium and what do i need to build on.
Im plannig to make an waterfall there but i dont know how to do it.
Im transfering my juwel rio 240 to paludarium</p>
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Need instructions and help for my first paludarium

Posted video in aquariums. Any tiny lizards or anything that could co habitat with 3 vampire crabs?  

<div class="md"><p>Posted video in aquariums. Any tiny lizards or anything that could co habitat with 3 vampire crabs?  </p>
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Vampire crab Paludarium with simulated rainfall. 

Mephisto the Red-eyed Crocodile Skink front and center, Keasbey is in the back peaking through the leaves. 

<div class="md"><p>Mephisto the Red-eyed Crocodile Skink front and center, Keasbey is in the back peaking through the leaves. </p>
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Double skink sighting 

Plants are on the way I’ll post again when planted. What kind of lights should I get for this. I’m seeing many mixed reviews on lights. This is three feet tall two feet wide. I’ve been looking at the jungle dawns, fluval, and basic shop lights. I just want something that will help my plants grow healthy I’m not to worried about price.

<div class="md"><p>Plants are on the way I’ll post again when planted. What kind of lights should I get for this. I’m seeing many mixed reviews on lights. This is three feet tall two feet wide. I’ve been looking at the jungle dawns, fluval, and basic shop lights. I just want something that will help my plants grow healthy I’m not to worried about price.</p>
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New Vivarium. Light recommendations???

My first pal has been goin strong for about 3 months now!!! got a bunch of very happy springtails and copepods chillin in here :) the  salvina and duckweed are going absolutely WILD, just took a whole solo cup of it out and there’s still soooo much i love it

<div class="md"><p>My first pal has been goin strong for about 3 months now!!! got a bunch of very happy springtails and copepods chillin in here :) the  salvina and duckweed are going absolutely WILD, just took a whole solo cup of it out and there’s still soooo much i love it</p>
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3 months of growth!!!

A place to share and discuss ideas for paludarium habitats, plant choices, general care and maintenance, with or without critters!

<div class="md"><p>A place to share and discuss ideas for paludarium habitats, plant choices, general care and maintenance, with or without critters!</p>
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