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    Vivarium #2, 1ft cube

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    like always, too much ideas, not enough skill to perform . bought cockbark from NA and even got 2 ADA driftwood. but in the end, I didn't do enough planning on how to get the individual airlining to run through the tank. Such a disappointment, but my mom is pleased with the tanks and she kind of slip her tongue to suggest another tank

    I had greater things in mind, but it end up not coming true. but first updates in my first tank. I added a 12v dc fan for the phrags



    this is my 1ft cube




    fauna
    Jewel orchids
    Anoetochilus sp.
    Dossinia marmorata
    Macodes petola

    rest
    neps sp. (no idea, but they are minature)
    venus fly trap (VFT)
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    Wow i like this, still got my favourite VFT. Good good... got potential when the tank matures. Hope to see the VFT doing well. I tried growing them with tilly (airplants) but they're both from different worlds. One like it moist and cool the other like dry and cool..

    No feeding is required for the VFT actually. With the good soil we use most of the nutrients should be provided.

    Good start!
    Last edited by Justikanz; 3rd Jan 2007 at 12:49.
    Cheers!

    Benetay

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    Simon

    Is that a phal wilsonii?
    I am into Plecos now...
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    Hi Simon, you have a fan that blow in? How will the hot air exit? Is there one that i could not see in the pic?

    Like to ask how you build that platform to seperate a water catchment? Thanks
    Put in some boraras will be nice. Hmm maybe some stick and plant to complete the water area.
    Best Regards, TS
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    holiday time
    1 time set up 2 tanks ah ................

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    bene, I hope the area around the VFT isn't too wet, as for fertilizing, intend to drop in some slow releaser and see how it cope

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    Simon

    Is that a phal wilsonii?
    Jeff, I don't really know, have to wait till it blooms before I can confirm

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    Hi Simon, you have a fan that blow in? How will the hot air exit? Is there one that i could not see in the pic?

    Like to ask how you build that platform to seperate a water catchment? Thanks
    Put in some boraras will be nice. Hmm maybe some stick and plant to complete the water area.
    There are gaps around the cover, hot air raises. Which platform you referring to? my filter is always tug into the corner. But maintenance of my 2nd tank might be a hassle as I buried it . Initally, there was some driftwood with moss and water flowing on it, but it didn't come true. Have to learn from phillipe

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    holiday time
    1 time set up 2 tanks ah ................
    yes, and trying to get back into the hobby, or at least there is an association with tanks

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    Hi Simon i refer to the raise land. How you do it?
    Seen like you use some thing to form the land. Not refering to the soil.
    Best Regards, TS
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    oh, bottom layer is clay pellet, followed by spagnum moss then perlite (those white gravel). I believe there are many ways to form the platform/slope. like create a platform from pvc pipes, if you choose it reduce the media used. I supposed an elevated platform with perforated sheet to remove water can be applied as well, followed by a media of your choice

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    Thank simon. i think you misunderstand what i asking. think it ok.
    Best Regards, TS
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    keke, you mean the land mass in the tank? sorry, didn't quite catch it. they are constructed using those foam background, siliconed to the tank

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    Simon, without a pump or filter in your tank, wouldn't the water become stagnant? Will really need some fishes, else mosquitoes...
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    it has a eheim pump, i intend to add some fishes next week

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    Simon where to get those jewel orchids ah?
    ... always look at the bright side of life

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    woonleng, we arranging an outing this sunday.
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    Simon...

    you arranging a trip to Woon Leng? what time and who is involved?
    I am into Plecos now...
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    let me PM some of the guys and post the details later

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