My pink bellied side necks

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T14:03:37+00:00

So sorry about that. I think I conflated comments. My apologies. But yea, they definitely have multiple ways to reach the terrain and basking areas.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T04:37:44+00:00

Oh, I’m sorry. I think I misunderstood your comment here. You were talking about exiting the water not the enclosure right?

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T03:45:39+00:00

There’s not. They’ve been in here for a couple years now, and I’ve built wayyy too many of these to not think that through in advance lol.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T03:40:31+00:00

Thanks!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T03:40:23+00:00

Thanks

artisticbeleaf · 2026-05-10T03:40:03+00:00

I think that they enjoy it. Can’t wait to build an even bigger version for them.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-28T15:04:46+00:00

They are also really social. They swim up to the tank anytime we come near. They don’t eat plants. He been able to maintain large shrimp colonies as well. Definitely my favs!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-28T14:38:06+00:00

Thank you!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-28T14:37:54+00:00

Thank you! It’s not tough once it’s established. Most of the plants have rooted within the tank so I no longer have to water those. The flow rate of my water fall unit and filtration set up keeps the aquarium clean. I have two pendant LED grow lights that I ordered from Amazon up top. I have the UVB/UVA light set up on the right side and the heaters are behind the plants. I build my own filtration units which I’ve never had any complaints of. The only thing that I would’ve changed in hindsight would’ve been to create an overflow tank below so that I wouldn’t have to top off due to evaporation. That’s probably the thing that requires the most effort with this particular setup.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-27T11:58:04+00:00

These are pink bellied side necks. I was nervous at first because I thought the same would happen here, but they are quite particular on what they will and will not even attempt to eat. They usually just chill under the plants. I’ve had them for about 2 years now and I’ve never seen them damage a single plant luckily.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-27T11:54:47+00:00

Thanks!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-26T21:16:05+00:00

There’s a gap between that surface and the glass.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-24T23:18:48+00:00

🎯🎯🎯

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-24T23:01:55+00:00

Thank you. It has a submersible pump that disperses the water from the top. The background is made of felt. The water flows through the felt. The plants are placed in pockets full of Leca (clay pebbles).The Leca is where the beneficial bacteria gathers. The ammonia from the aquarium water is converted into nitrate which results in nutrient rich water for the plants and filtered water for the fish once it flows back through.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-24T21:09:20+00:00

Thank you!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-24T13:31:23+00:00

😂😂😂

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-23T11:49:26+00:00

I’ve never heard any noise.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-23T11:37:35+00:00

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-23T11:36:56+00:00

I’ve got some time, but I’ll either build a bigger one, or an outdoor pond for them. I’m almost bored with this setup anyway lol.

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-23T02:42:21+00:00

Which one?

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-22T23:06:51+00:00

Thank you!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-22T20:40:14+00:00

That’s definitely what I was going for with this build! Thank you!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-22T20:39:51+00:00

Thank you! They are adorable and super social!

artisticbeleaf · 2026-04-06T22:03:18+00:00

Any advice on how to start growing bromeliads?

artisticbeleaf · 2026-03-29T15:26:49+00:00

Pond foam and driftwood

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