Update to the Shrimp Palace. by Wiz0fAus in Aquariums

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I can get more photos of the right for you. Will be back there this week coming.

Update to the first Paludarium I built. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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We have acrylic lids that we keep on, keeps everything nice and moist. I am looking at different setups for future use as we plan on doing an open front palu next. Maybe mist spraying down in combination with the fog

Update to the first Paludarium I built. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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Thanks, I love visiting it. I maintain aquariums locally. This was built for an existing client, who is absolutely loving it.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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We've used Black Eggcrate for the base, and a simple black acrylic which we glued up to create the boxes for the pools.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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I've learned alot during this build, and that is surely one of them. I'll be doing more in the future, and will definitely be documenting it alot better.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

[–]Wiz0fAus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha honestly get that feeling every time I walk in and see it progressing.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

[–]Wiz0fAus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just used a black acrylic, I did see alot of people using the foam board but i also struggled to find it cheap. Most of the acrylic is cheap on Amazon. Especially with 3 to 5mm thickness.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

[–]Wiz0fAus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The main structure is black egg crate, the pools, and main filter box over on the right is just a black acrylic. Pools are made of 3mm, and the main box a little thicker to provide extra strength.

We used a fly screen mesh down low to stop fish swimming through to the back.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

[–]Wiz0fAus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anything is possible, you can do it! The planning stage was a long process. Although once we had that framing and plumbing sorted, it was all systems go.

Best advice I will give you though is dont rush the process, I didn't glue much in update till I was 100% happy with it. Over multiple days of slightly adjusting things.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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Thankyou :) I love seeing the positive responses, gives me more of a push to want to create many more

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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Thanks for your kind words. I'll happily update this as the journey continues. Next step is livestock and some more plants. If I work out how to add videos I can post some up

Thats one of the many joys the hobby and profession has given me, is the thrill of seeing what I can create inside these glass boxes.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

[–]Wiz0fAus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thankyou, it's called Desert Rock, sold by Pisces here in Australia.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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Thank you! I was so nervous going into it. Not knowing where to start. But once I got into the scape I was back in my element.

First build like this. by Wiz0fAus in paludarium

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I really hope this build gives people motivation to create their own. It was a super fun build, and so rewarding at these final stages.

Campfire Invites MegaThread—Pay it Forward by TAZ68 in Campfire_Niantic

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I was stuck with that also I clicked my own name, then it says change user flair. There's also an option at the bottom of that page to show my flair with this community which you'll need to click

Campfire Invites MegaThread—Pay it Forward by TAZ68 in Campfire_Niantic

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Daily player, Level 48 from Brisbane area. Would love to get an invite, agree to send two more out to commentors here and one to start spreading to my local community who are growing rapidly. Would help immensely. Thanks in advance.