Vivarium set up advise

**tarzanboy** · 10th Sep 2009, 15:16

Hi, Guy I intend to set up a vivarium tank but some advise
1. How to stack up the plants to the top of the tank like vertical garden.
2. If background using cork bark and plant with java moss (where I can purchase from ) insert with toothpick will it grow .
Advise is much appreciated as I had no idea

**Wild Ginger** · 10th Sep 2009, 17:08

1. How to stack up the plants to the top of the tank like vertical garden?

If you're doing a background wall with corkbark, you can bundle the roots of the plants in spaghnum moss. Tie it up with fishing line and secure to the back temporarily with bamboo skewers. Alternatively, you can use faux styrofoam background found at fish shops and the method with bamboo skewers will be much easier.

2. If background using cork bark and plant with java moss (where I can purchase from ) insert with toothpick will it grow.

Your java moss which can be bought from most fish shops will definitely grow provided you have a lid or glass cover on the tank to provide enough humidity for it to take off. Just on a note, when you place the java moss on the corbark, make sure you pad it down so there's contact between the 2 surfaces. Once in place and done, spray it thoroughly to ensure adequate soaking of the corkbark. This will provide a moist base for the java moss to sufficiently adhere and grow on to.

Regards,
Phillipe

**tarzanboy** · 10th Sep 2009, 19:38

Originally Posted by Wild Ginger

1. How to stack up the plants to the top of the tank like vertical garden?

If you're doing a background wall with corkbark, you can bundle the roots of the plants in spaghnum moss. Tie it up with fishing line and secure to the back temporarily with bamboo skewers. Alternatively, you can use faux styrofoam background found at fish shops and the method with bamboo skewers will be much easier.

2. If background using cork bark and plant with java moss (where I can purchase from ) insert with toothpick will it grow.

Your java moss which can be bought from most fish shops will definitely grow provided you have a lid or glass cover on the tank to provide enough humidity for it to take off. Just on a note, when you place the java moss on the corbark, make sure you pad it down so there's contact between the 2 surfaces. Once in place and done, spray it thoroughly to ensure adequate soaking of the corkbark. This will provide a moist base for the java moss to sufficiently adhere and grow on to.

Regards,
Phillipe

Thank Phillipe for the infor you make my day

Cheer, tarzanboy

**tarzanboy** · 10th Sep 2009, 20:01

Hi, Phillipe or anyone know that where I can purchase 2feet or 3feet tank paludarium/vivarium that are already do the partition so you only add in the pump and plants you are to go please advise thank

**Wild Ginger** · 10th Sep 2009, 20:35

No problem

Check out Exo Terra tanks at pet shops along Serangoon North. They come in various sizes and lengths. It'll be easier for you. I have included the link to the Exo Terra Co. for your reference.

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products..._terrarium.php

Do have a pictorial update for your tank in progress.

Regards,
Phillipe.

**tarzanboy** · 11th Sep 2009, 06:23

Originally Posted by Wild Ginger

No problem

Check out Exo Terra tanks at pet shops along Serangoon North. They come in various sizes and lengths. It'll be easier for you. I have included the link to the Exo Terra Co. for your reference.

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products..._terrarium.php

Do have a pictorial update for your tank in progress.

Regards,
Phillipe.

Thank again phillipe you are indeed helpful will check it out the shop hope the price not expensive,try to post it when done of my humble tank your tank is one the Best I had seen

**David Moses Heng** · 11th Sep 2009, 10:10

Originally Posted by tarzanboy

Hi, Phillipe or anyone know that where I can purchase 2feet or 3feet tank paludarium/vivarium that are already do the partition so you only add in the pump and plants you are to go please advise thank

you may also want to visit qian hu. They have their own range of tanks specially designed for vivarium and stuffs. much cheaper than exo.

Cheers!!

**Wild Ginger** · 11th Sep 2009, 11:08

No worries, we're all here to learn and exchange knowledge. I'm still exploring and learning new things every single day myself.

Regards,
Phillipe.

**feide** · 11th Sep 2009, 12:07

Hi Tarzanboy

I am no expert in Vivarium setup but you might like to take a look at this, courtesy from Sean in MAC forum.
http://www.my-mac.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1141
I think it is quite useful, very tempted to start one of these myself....
Good luck!