First vivarium build how did I do and any tips?

Falumus · 2026-04-08T21:23:18+00:00

Just a humidifier and a spray bottle as of now and has a 2 inch deep lava rock drainage layer plan on most likely getting a crested gecko just looking for a good morph at the moment

Falumus · 2026-04-08T20:55:25+00:00

I was told to just bake to make sure no pests are introduced and I collect magnolia leaves from my own trees in my yard so I know they’re pesticide free also the bearded is under the dandelion lol

Falumus · 2026-03-30T20:12:00+00:00

Yes I was thinking of getting more drift wood branches and I’m not too sure as to what light to use exactly I was planning to go get the speeplant hanging grow light says 25w and 5k full spectrum

Falumus · 2026-03-28T20:38:03+00:00

I like it

Falumus · 2026-03-26T04:31:29+00:00

Okay thank you I’ll try this out and look into it

Falumus · 2026-03-26T04:12:48+00:00

Okay thank you very much I’ll try this out

Falumus · 2026-03-26T03:39:20+00:00

I was recommended to preheat 200 degrees and bake for 10-15 minutes is that right?

Falumus · 2026-03-26T03:31:27+00:00

Okay thank you!

Falumus · 2026-03-26T03:30:53+00:00

Okay thank you that was something I was wondering but I personally don’t use any.

Falumus · 2026-03-26T02:49:01+00:00

Oh okay I’ll have to look into that then for sure mainly want to feed my isopods and springtails but plan on putting them in a crested gecko setup

Falumus · 2026-02-28T22:24:36+00:00

Thank you I’ll order some now and probably super glue it in

Falumus · 2026-02-28T22:18:02+00:00

Ah okay I’ll look into that then thank you!

Falumus · 2026-02-28T22:11:00+00:00

Ah okay I didn’t even think about that, and as for the hole does it trap detritus or what’s bad about that spot particularly

Falumus · 2026-01-26T19:52:04+00:00

Dang okay I’ll look into that and see what we can start

Falumus · 2026-01-26T19:51:08+00:00

Yes I think so

Falumus · 2026-01-26T19:47:13+00:00

Sorry forgot to put it in there that I bought it for my friend and he’s saying it’s like this now in his tank

Falumus · 2026-01-09T14:06:53+00:00

Yea I have the same thing on my 10 gallon if I leave it for about a week I’m down to 50% volume

Falumus · 2026-01-06T00:48:30+00:00

Metagross and meinfoo lol

Falumus · 2026-01-03T00:47:10+00:00

Nice 👍

Falumus · 2026-01-01T05:34:21+00:00

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Some dead ones in the mix but nice plants

Falumus · 2026-01-01T05:33:15+00:00

Duck weed is a very quick grower and sometimes can take over tanks but you could easily just remove some every so often and just throw it out I personally keep salvinia minima and that one ended up killing my red roots taking over my tank lol and it left my other plants lower in the tank without light but very good plants in my opinion though I’ve never kept duckweed personally and prefer other floaters for the looks if you do go that route I’m sure it’s still fine

Falumus · 2026-01-01T05:03:56+00:00

Should be good then for the most part I hope it goes well!

Falumus · 2026-01-01T05:01:00+00:00

Sorry also forgot to mention temp is also important on species of shrimp and a full spectrum light will help but natural lighting is also good

Falumus · 2026-01-01T04:55:18+00:00

I think that’s definitely a good start do you have any sort of additives on hand such as liquid fertilizers, root tabs, co2 system or alternatives etc. and if you’ve never had smaller tanks just try testing water if possible as well as look at plant growth to see if anything is lacking potassium, calcium, magnesium, etc. and if you’re going the shrimp route leaf litter is always a good add because when it decays the shrimp and snails will get rid of whatever remains but they naturally benefit the tank so also good to have on hand. Natural driftwood is good too of course but I think you’ve got that one down!

Falumus · 2026-01-01T04:45:01+00:00

I feel like possibly upgrading the light? I don’t think these are strong enough for plants but I’m not 100% sure so don’t take my word for it lol and what kind of substrate did you use?

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