@alternateaquatics I'm scared of the maintenance and what it takes to keep it clean and the environment happy. I just found your channel, so I have so much to learn. But I love love love the co existing of mutiple critters.
Oh the maintenance is super simple. Once you set it up properly all the little bugs eat the crab waste and even the dead plant matter. All you gotta do is sprinkle is some fish food and mist it down a couple times a day. Other than that it takes care of itself. It is just like a tiny little ecosystem
They sell cheap x-acto knife sets at the dollar store, I think it would be a little quicker and less tedious and/or fatiguing if you had something just as sharp but with a better grip/reach :) This paludarium is sick!!
Thanks!!! I’ll check them out! I ended up taping up one end of the razor blades to save my fingers lol! I guess I just like how small the blade is. It gives me better angles! Thanks for checking out my video! Your comment means a lot :)
@@alternateaquatics I kept staring at the blade's dull edge, digging into your fingers ;o; You should really look into getting an x-acto knife, not only will it save you your fingers, but you could also get a set of different blades, usually with the knife itself under 10 dollars on amazon PS: Please use gloves, any type of gloves. Every time I got cut with an x-acto I told myself, "it's a one-time thing, I'll be more careful next time." Now I'm sporting multiple scars on my hands. Be cool, be smart, and unlike me wear some gloves.
Thanks so much! 😊 I was really nervous about how the water would flow over the wood but thankfully it all turned out alright! Thanks again for watching and commenting :)
Great video! When you use the filter to section off the tank, does this stop the water from passing through and contain it to just the pump and pond or is there water under everything? Thanks
Hey I appreciate it thank you! Yes the water can pass under filter foam. I left the very bottom of it open for that reason. You just can’t see it cause it’s covered with sand
@@alternateaquatics does that mean there is roughly a 2 inch or so depth of water across the entire tank? As the water won't be deeper where the filter is right? I made one in the past for crocodile skins and my water always use to get mucky as I used a false bottom! The filter seems a great idea to keep the water clear and clean. Thanks for the time to reply. Love the tank builds!
That’s correct. The filter foam allows the pump to draw the water through the bottom. It forces the water to pass through all the filter media first. That’s where the roots from the plants also get a chance to clean the water and filter it more. You’ll still need to do water changes from time to time but a lot less often
Hello! I love this build! So amazing! Do you know what the semi-aquatic plant you use from your dart frog tank is? It looks so beautiful and I can't quite figure out what it is!
Could Keep a green anole with a pair of mourning gecko and 4 dart frogs, and a red eye tree frogs in tank together, if so what size tank. And what species of dart frogs. Maybe i could add a vampire to the mix
Hey I think you might of commented this twice, but like I said in the first response I wouldn’t Recommend mixing species. The tanks are just too small to rlly pull that off
No worries! (One of the most fun parts of this hobby is budding specialized habitats for species animals) let me know what you end up deciding to go with! I’m always curious!
wow! ive been watching this channel for over a year and i must say that you are conistently building some of the most original terrarium designs out there! what kind of habitat do you plan on building next?
Hey, would a Exo-Terra Glass Terrarium, 18" L X 18" W X 18" H make a good tank for crabs? Been trying to pick a size that ain't to big for when i finally get one.
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If you enjoyed this video you will definitely want to check out my poison dart frog terrarium build!
Wow this is abosoultely beautiful. I'm so jealous!
I’m glad you liked it! 😊 you could start this project as well! It’s pretty easy when you plan ahead and take it one step at a time :)
@alternateaquatics I'm scared of the maintenance and what it takes to keep it clean and the environment happy. I just found your channel, so I have so much to learn. But I love love love the co existing of mutiple critters.
Oh the maintenance is super simple. Once you set it up properly all the little bugs eat the crab waste and even the dead plant matter. All you gotta do is sprinkle is some fish food and mist it down a couple times a day. Other than that it takes care of itself. It is just like a tiny little ecosystem
They sell cheap x-acto knife sets at the dollar store, I think it would be a little quicker and less tedious and/or fatiguing if you had something just as sharp but with a better grip/reach :) This paludarium is sick!!
Thanks!!! I’ll check them out! I ended up taping up one end of the razor blades to save my fingers lol! I guess I just like how small the blade is. It gives me better angles! Thanks for checking out my video! Your comment means a lot :)
@@alternateaquatics I kept staring at the blade's dull edge, digging into your fingers ;o;
You should really look into getting an x-acto knife, not only will it save you your fingers, but you could also get a set of different blades, usually with the knife itself under 10 dollars on amazon
PS: Please use gloves, any type of gloves. Every time I got cut with an x-acto I told myself, "it's a one-time thing, I'll be more careful next time." Now I'm sporting multiple scars on my hands. Be cool, be smart, and unlike me wear some gloves.
@ hahah I will definitely consider it
What an awesome build idea! i really like how you incorporated the wood in your waterfall! it makes it look so natural! Awesome terrarium!
Thanks so much! 😊
I was really nervous about how the water would flow over the wood but thankfully it all turned out alright! Thanks again for watching and commenting :)
This is awesome! Vampire crabs are the ideal paludarium animal! Will you do updates on how this tank grows out?
Thanks so much! Yes I agree vampire crabs are an awesome addition to a paludarium. They definitely utilize every inch of space
Oh and yes I’ll definitely be making update videos
Nice video!! I can’t wait to make one
Thanks! I’m excited for you, it’s a very rewarding experience and I love observing my vampire crabs do their thing!
Great video! When you use the filter to section off the tank, does this stop the water from passing through and contain it to just the pump and pond or is there water under everything? Thanks
Hey I appreciate it thank you!
Yes the water can pass under filter foam. I left the very bottom of it open for that reason. You just can’t see it cause it’s covered with sand
@@alternateaquatics does that mean there is roughly a 2 inch or so depth of water across the entire tank? As the water won't be deeper where the filter is right?
I made one in the past for crocodile skins and my water always use to get mucky as I used a false bottom! The filter seems a great idea to keep the water clear and clean.
Thanks for the time to reply. Love the tank builds!
That’s correct. The filter foam allows the pump to draw the water through the bottom. It forces the water to pass through all the filter media first. That’s where the roots from the plants also get a chance to clean the water and filter it more. You’ll still need to do water changes from time to time but a lot less often
And of course I’m glad to help! Any comment on my videos is greatly appreciated 🙏
@@alternateaquatics do you leave the water flowing 24/7 or does this turn off on a cycle?
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How will those plant make root inside those expanding foam and glue????
They root into the coco fibers and sphagnum moss. Some of the roots will trail down the back drop until they reach the soil
@@alternateaquatics but those coco fibre are sealed with glue!!! Isn't it?
There’s a lot of it that is free of the silicone, but yes it is adhered to the foam with silicone
Hello! I love this build! So amazing! Do you know what the semi-aquatic plant you use from your dart frog tank is? It looks so beautiful and I can't quite figure out what it is!
Thank you so much! Really glad you like it! The plant you’re looking for is the pogostemon helferi
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Smashing video bud
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This is awesome! How thick will the moss grow on the terrarium background?
It’ll be about 2-3 inches and should carpet everything!
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Hey thanks! It’s the wet moss mix from frog daddy.com
Could Keep a green anole with a pair of mourning gecko and 4 dart frogs, and a red eye tree frogs in tank together, if so what size tank. And what species of dart frogs. Maybe i could add a vampire to the mix
Hey I think you might of commented this twice, but like I said in the first response I wouldn’t Recommend mixing species. The tanks are just too small to rlly pull that off
@@alternateaquatics thank you
No worries! (One of the most fun parts of this hobby is budding specialized habitats for species animals) let me know what you end up deciding to go with! I’m always curious!
@@alternateaquatics just to clarify you don’t recommend keeping mourning Gecko with dart frog
No I do not
wow! ive been watching this channel for over a year and i must say that you are conistently building some of the most original terrarium designs out there! what kind of habitat do you plan on building next?
Hey thank you so much! I’m going to rebuild my tortoise terrarium and then I think I’ll see about getting a chameleon!
The driftwood waterfall looks rlly cool! Do you think it will break down from the water over time though?
Thanks! It’s hardwood used as aquarium decor…I’m sure eventually it will break down but I think I’ll have a few years before then
Hey, would a Exo-Terra Glass Terrarium, 18" L X 18" W X 18" H make a good tank for crabs? Been trying to pick a size that ain't to big for when i finally get one.
Yeah that would be an adequate size!
Just make sure they have plenty of spaces to hide and you’re good!
Дяденька! Лайк мне, это конечно хорошо и любезно с вашей стороны! Но ответа по посаженным растениям, я от вас не получил.... Жаль!
Может у вас времени нет или желания ответить мне?
Спасибо!
Hey how’s it going, I definitely did answer you. I used a wet moss mix which I got from frogdaddy.com
I used a razor blade to get the big pieces of foam, after that I used a dremel and shop vac to do fine detail. It looks like wood. Love it.
Great idea! I’ll need to try that for myself some time!
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