#110: 57L Paludarium At Waters Edge

Walter Zalewski Redlands, United States

Comments

This paludarium almost seems to me like the Dutch terrariums often seen in the NBAT contest. However there is a shallow body of water inside which unfortunately doesn't seem to contain much in the way of plants. Also the plantings above the water are clustered near the lights. Perhaps increasing the light intensity will allow the hobbyist to have more luxurious growth in the bottom portions of his or her setup?
— Carlos Sanchez
Your land area is lovely and your cabinetry outstanding. (though unfortunately we do not judge that!) Unfortunately your water area is not as good as the land area.
— Karen Randall

Aquascape Details

Dimensions 122 × 122 × 61 cm
Title At Waters Edge
Volume 57L
Background The background is a combination of expandable foam coated with black and brown latex, and covered with peat and coconut fiber.
Lighting I used six full-spectrum trichromatic 48
Filtration I made a three gallon charcoal filter, stored in the base cabinet. The feed is hidden behind the wood, pulled down by a pump in the filter and returned behind the background to form a waterfall.
Plants N. maculata, N. fluminensis, N. tigeris, Tillanosias Mymercotia tuberosa, Spath, various ferns, orchids, aquaplants.
Animals Betta, Neon Tetras
Materials All the "wood" is handmade of ABS and PVC plastic. I used volcanic rock and resin-coated pebbles on the bottom.
Additional Information 1) The entire paludarium is handmade of maghogany. 2) The entire background is watered by a drip system, fed by a pump hidden behind the roots.
3) The tank also has a mysting system fed by a reverse osmosis system in the base cabinet.
4) The entire system is on a timer, located in the pull-out drawer concealed in the base cabinet.
5) This tank has been in continuous service since 5/20/2003.

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