Have you ever considered holding a design competition? We viewers could design a juglearium and email that design to you. Then you go through all of them and pick all the design elements you like or if one design is the perfect one pick that. We WANT to help you and gladly will. All you need to do is ask and tell us what the measurements are for your stairs so all the parts we design fit down them. You could gift the winner a set of the plastic parts to make an enclosure or a shirt or something.
It's so fun to watch these videos. As for the plants, I would recommend placing the cuttings in vases for display in your home. If you keep the roots, then you can have houseplants too 😊
Have you considered fibreglass? It is sometimes used to seal ponds, but G4 Bonda Marine Primer Sealer, used to stick the fibreglass down, is also used on wood "Apply to clean, dry and well-prepared surfaces and leave until finger tacky then apply polyester resin and glass fibre. Also, when applied to wood as a continuous film it forms a non-porous plastic coating which is tough and flexible."
Fibreglass isn't beginner friendly he would have to get a professional to do it, especially on as large of a scale that is required but it would work well 😊
If you want to breed the P. vittatus, I'd add a few medium sized water dishes (like a few deciliters of water in each) into the junglearium right now. Phyllobates sp. (and Epipedobates sp.) tend to drop off all their tadpoles together in a large water dish (unlike some other dart frogs which would take each tadpole to an individual bromeliad leaf axil, which would be a pain to find) after carrying them on their backs for a few days. As soon as you see the tadpoles in the dish, you can just take them out and care for them like normal. Perhaps it might be possible that the frogs would put the tadpoles in the large water feature in the junglearium, but I think it's most likely a bit too large and deep for them to want to do that. Phyllobates tadpoles are lovely to raise since they aren't cannibalistic. It's much easier to take care of a tub of 15 tadpoles than tiny cups with one tadpole in each, both in terms of feeding and maintaining good water quality.
My pitchers never produced a single pitcher until I gave them a spot with a ton of light. Now, in the winter when I have less sun hours, it goes dormant and then grows great when it warms up again. As for your waterproofing problems, maybe try consulting with a contractor that builds saunas or other such indoor plumbing projects that would be very humid. They might have ideas on what to use as backing for the walls.
So, I had a look what's for sale in Britain. There are a few, but one seems promising. It's called epoxy pond paint by a company called Ask Coatings Ltd. It's for concrete ponds and aquariums, it's non toxic. There are a couple of others: G4 pond sealer, it gives concrete ponds a plastic coating. There is also Gorilla waterproof coat and seal, that gives a rubber coating. Shipping from Britain will probably be cheaper than shipping from the US. If one of those sounds interesting to you, I can make enquiries for you, if you want me to
Super wszystko rośnie. Oglądam od dawna i też mam ochotę na własne jungelerium. Ja chciałem zrobić z wolno stojącej szafy na ubrania. Też myślałem o tym specyfiku którym malują w USA ale w Polsce noe znalazłem odpowiednika. Trzymam kciuki za powodzenie projektu. Po polsku też się mówi na te płazy -żabki.😊 Google translate Everything is growing great. I've been watching it for a long time and I also want to have my own junglerium. I wanted to make a free-standing clothes wardrobe. I also thought about the paint they use in the USA, but I haven't found an equivalent in Poland. I keep my fingers crossed for the success of the project. In Polish we also call these amphibians(frogs) -żabki.😊
18:30 In the UK there is ''Bonda G4 Pond Sealer'' I used it to waterproof large enclosure. It holds up very well, but it did change colour of the base concrete and paint, something to keep in mind.
PVC board with the correct glue for the seams. Start with a basic completely sealed PVC board tank. Ditch the sump. You don't need the added complication of a sump and excess filtration, if planted with septarian and aquatic plants. Java moss on waterfall faces, and peace lilly as a septarian work together very well to filter a paludariums main water feature. Especially if you've created sort of a half paludarium, half vivarium situation, and have more distinct separation between dry land and a pool of water. There are different ways to achieve these kinds of variations in water dispersement, but the most often used is a false bottom that's hidden. A great example would be Serpadesigns firebellied toad enclosure he made 4 years ago. The biggest problem is always wicking of water. The other style is typically to use the background as the source of dry land, leaving the rest basically an aquarium. I personally have created something in-between that I can make very fast(less than 24hrs), efficient, and extremely cheap.
I'm interested to see if you find those trilobites you got a while ago, would be super cool if those survived! Looks like 2.0 will be bigger and better!
Hey Petko, I maybe have the solution for the junglearium 2.0! So when I bild my shower I did not want to mess with laying tiles so I bought waterproof Aluminiumplates. They are impregnated with a plastic to make it waterproof and the gaps can be filled with silikon. Also the Pilates are very sturdy and can be applyed to the steelframe you where mentioning. I found those plates at a online Shop where you can even choose a dekor like marble or make it just Black. I m Sure you can also finde These plates at your Hardware store, maybe try bauhaus if they are in Croatia. So far I did not have any leaks or Problems with the shower I built and I think you really should Look into These waterproofed Aluminiumplates. Lots of love from germany and keep what you are doing!
Other than handling it like a shower cabinet, look up aluminium U profiles that will fit to the frame (or more accurately, Π). After building the frame you can screw and seal on the insides the profiles and then get the glass, fit it inside them and use a strong sealant that will fill the gaps. Basically much like we use the glass tracks, only it will be a single one, stronger and bigger. This way you're using glass panels with frames that can be screwed and sealed to another side of the enclosure, so you don't have to make it all glass. Plus, you can split a giant glass panel into 2, easier to handle ones with another type of profile. Other than that you could drift towards glass greenhouse builds and look around for what certain companies use. And in the end, if you feel unsure about the seals, you could cover everything with dow foam
I would use Acryl or PVC as the back panel it cant break that easy and with the right glue i bet u wont see the glue points maybe the wall is not straight but plexiglass can bend somewhat like plie wood maybe even do the whole 2.0 in plexiglass and u wont run into the problem with the glue from glass to plastic. And bonus point for Acryl or PVC again the roots wont go though i would bet the roots would go though the isulation and though the wood like in the first one Acryl or PVC is plasic roots will never grow though that.
FYI, lots of pitcher plants need a cold dormancy period to survive long term. It would be worth looking into your particular type. It might be better to plant them in containers that can be removed from time to time so you can give them their rest.
He's got tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes). The ones you probably mean are the American pitcher plants (Saracenia). So no need for a winter dormancy.
Maybe you van use a sturdy pond foil to cover the walls, floor and celing. The kind of foil use in pond that are meant to swim in swimming. There is special glue for these foils that should attach to plastic. So maybe make a plastic frame around the glas doors to glue the foil to. I am not sure if it is possible. But the foils are designed to be waterproof and are flexible
I have used bison rubber seal, Its not toxic and water based so its safe. Also when it dries it’s black. It’s used to waterproof roofs but I love to use it for paludariums. Bison water seal is even beter but I don’t know if it’s toxic.
Hi, I know you had problems with leakage on thelast one. I actually build systems for aquaculture and we use polyethylene sheet between 6 mm and 12 mm in thickness these tanks are fully welded and obviously extremely durable and fully waterproof. The blast could run in normal tracks which could be screwed to the polyethylene. It would give a system that would never leak. It would also be easy to put in things like ventilation points or water in that points as a plastic can be drilled easily.
From what I have found there are two products you can use to seal the Junglarium 2.0. Permacon and Pond Shield are the names of two products I have been able to find online that are similar to Pond Armor. Hopefully this helps. I can’t wait to see the new Junglarium 2.0!!
How about tiles on the wall like those used in bathrooms? Basically making a big shower cabinet. You could then just screw the metal frame to the wall and isolate with silicone. Also I would make a fake ceiling for cables and stuff and add ventilation there.
Great video as always! I have recently gotten some pitcher plants for myself, a possible reason for your small pitchers could be the abundance of life living in the junglearium. In some of my research on pitcher plant care guides many say not to fertilize the plants as it will cause the plant to grow small pitchers. In their natural environment they’ve evolved to survive in nutrient deficient conditions, which could be a reason they’ve adapted to growing pitchers. It might be worthwhile trying to put them in a hanging pot with moss in the junglearium if you wish to attempt to make the pitchers larger.
Congratulations really on your amazing tropical terrarium! It is truly a magnificent work, the plants are of a unique quality and the environment you have created looks perfect. I'm really curious to know how you managed to make it! Could you share the steps you followed and the secrets you used to achieve such an amazing result?
Just apply pool paint to the wall and the problem is solved. It is epoxy or rubber-based, provides perfect waterproofing and can be bought in Europe. I buy it regularly in the Czech Republic and use it to paint concrete ponds. It also sticks to wood.
I think what you’re missing for the frogs to breed are plants like bromeliads as they hold water in the center of the plant which the frogs will pop their tadpoles in They don’t breed like regular frogs that dump spawn in a water source
I been a subscriber for years like pre 2020 I wish I could help, but I do know what ever you'll cook up will be a great idea and a project to be proud of!
As far as lighting goes get some plant lights and mount them vertically in the front corners or spot lights 5000k made for outdoor security lighting to get to the back corners
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Build it out of acrylic. You get a liquid chemical bomd and it's waterproof. There's loads of videos how on RUclips. Fishguy has done loads but there's plenty others.
i was thinking the same thing, but one thing a terrarium has, that shower tend to lack, are plants that will root. and im not sure about the potential damage they could cause long term.
@@s0resucks I wholeheartedly agree, the rooting can certainly be a problem, and the terrariums I saw were almost exclusively planted with fake plants and vines. Nevertheless, there are plants that do not root that deeply, epiphytes and other varieties, which could stand the long term.
I don't know if you have tried it, but eBay has people selling Pond Armor. Whenever I can't find something that ships here on other stores, I find it on eBay. The shipping might be pricey though.
For the assembly of Junglearium 2.0, especially with solid Material only, it might be better to build it in one piece, down in the basement, and then push it in the corner or build it right where it belongs (so it basically is independent from the wall, might prevent leakage into the wall as well) I imagine it kinda like the tanks build for the vivarium series from @AntsCanada, I think he also has steel framing and glass panels 😅
They have wide rectangular grow lights that are pretty thin I think so you might want to use them in 2.0 when it's built. Also what about a waterfall for 2.0?
I would find a way to place an actual aquarium inside the enclosure. It would be easy to disguise. I would also build an overflow type filtration system with a sump. You could build a tank within the the enclosure you already have. This would allow you to remove the entire tank if need be without destroying the entire setup.
Hey Petko. I just did quick search and it seems that in Poland to build a plywood aquariums people use SPC panels (like Rocko Tiles). Maybe that will help you out?
if I were building something like the junglearium I would have sent out some emails to any local zoo's and ask them about their enclosures so they could tell me about any problems they had and how they dealt with it, it might be easier to get them involved if they knew it would be good marketing ahead of time.
Why not inquire and maybe consider building the new Junglearium in fiberglass? As far as I know - even if I'm far away than an expert on the argument - it should be waterproof, can be shaped around other materials ( like wood or metal frames ) as thick as needed for rigidity and structural support and I suppose it can be done straight on the spot since it should come in meshes and buckets....also it should permit to plan freely where to mount rails for glasses, vents and all the needed holes for the various systems...I mean, not the easiest job, but it is used for boats, cars and other stuff...might be worth a check if it can suit the needs :) By the way, thanks for your videos Petko! Cheers!
I would recommend PVC sheets or similar material and silicone for the Junglearium 2.0. You would only have to worry about waterproofing the seams and screw holes and it would be far more durable than anything you would paint on. I would recommend checking out Brads Bioactive builds specifically this video "How To Build A Reptile Enclosure PVC or Wood DIY Cage" for some inspiration if you haven't already. For your plants I would see if anyone would want cuttings via your local forums. Good luck with everything!
I think you should search for koi fish tanks. They also make them above ground, with big glass windows in the sides to see the koi fish swim. They make the connection with the foil and glass as well en also is waterproof…
It hurt me to see all those beautiful plants get chopped, but I understand why you did it. Hopefully the bottom plants will thrive now, though. Can't wait for Junglearium 2.0
I think you are overthinking the wall insulation. If it was me, I would use the same method as your local builder for a shower insulation. This is designed to ensure no moisture enters the house. From here, you can then design the rest.
Learn from failure. I think the first part failed due to not enough prey versus predators. Add animals at different intervals (the duckies got wasted by a spider, so wait until prey animals populations are big before adding them).
Instead of using glass panels, why not use acrylic panels instead? A lot of large aquariums these days have been made using thick acrylic as its lighter in weight making it easier to move when needed. Also, if you scratch it, you can technically buff it out (unlike with glass). So that maybe the best of both world for you?
exactly what i was thinking. the best way to keep moisture out of the wall, is to not let it touch the wall. also prevent possible damage throug roots and eventual cracks due to movement in foundation/walls of the house.
Please get in contact with Ants Canada who is a fellow RUclipsr his set up is astonishing and he could really help you balance out what you need with some advice
Have you ever considered holding a design competition? We viewers could design a juglearium and email that design to you. Then you go through all of them and pick all the design elements you like or if one design is the perfect one pick that. We WANT to help you and gladly will. All you need to do is ask and tell us what the measurements are for your stairs so all the parts we design fit down them. You could gift the winner a set of the plastic parts to make an enclosure or a shirt or something.
It's so fun to watch these videos.
As for the plants, I would recommend placing the cuttings in vases for display in your home.
If you keep the roots, then you can have houseplants too 😊
You don't have to keep the roots, you can put the cuttings in a propagator and grow new roots. It's a routine job in horticulture. 💯😁🫡
Have you considered fibreglass? It is sometimes used to seal ponds, but G4 Bonda Marine Primer Sealer, used to stick the fibreglass down, is also used on wood "Apply to clean, dry and well-prepared surfaces and leave until finger tacky then apply polyester resin and glass fibre. Also, when applied to wood as a continuous film it forms a non-porous plastic coating which is tough and flexible."
Fibreglass isn't beginner friendly he would have to get a professional to do it, especially on as large of a scale that is required but it would work well 😊
If you want to breed the P. vittatus, I'd add a few medium sized water dishes (like a few deciliters of water in each) into the junglearium right now. Phyllobates sp. (and Epipedobates sp.) tend to drop off all their tadpoles together in a large water dish (unlike some other dart frogs which would take each tadpole to an individual bromeliad leaf axil, which would be a pain to find) after carrying them on their backs for a few days. As soon as you see the tadpoles in the dish, you can just take them out and care for them like normal. Perhaps it might be possible that the frogs would put the tadpoles in the large water feature in the junglearium, but I think it's most likely a bit too large and deep for them to want to do that.
Phyllobates tadpoles are lovely to raise since they aren't cannibalistic. It's much easier to take care of a tub of 15 tadpoles than tiny cups with one tadpole in each, both in terms of feeding and maintaining good water quality.
Put the clipping in a bucket water with some plant food and the plants should reroot
My pitchers never produced a single pitcher until I gave them a spot with a ton of light. Now, in the winter when I have less sun hours, it goes dormant and then grows great when it warms up again. As for your waterproofing problems, maybe try consulting with a contractor that builds saunas or other such indoor plumbing projects that would be very humid. They might have ideas on what to use as backing for the walls.
So, I had a look what's for sale in Britain. There are a few, but one seems promising. It's called epoxy pond paint by a company called Ask Coatings Ltd. It's for concrete ponds and aquariums, it's non toxic. There are a couple of others: G4 pond sealer, it gives concrete ponds a plastic coating. There is also Gorilla waterproof coat and seal, that gives a rubber coating. Shipping from Britain will probably be cheaper than shipping from the US. If one of those sounds interesting to you, I can make enquiries for you, if you want me to
Super wszystko rośnie. Oglądam od dawna i też mam ochotę na własne jungelerium. Ja chciałem zrobić z wolno stojącej szafy na ubrania. Też myślałem o tym specyfiku którym malują w USA ale w Polsce noe znalazłem odpowiednika. Trzymam kciuki za powodzenie projektu.
Po polsku też się mówi na te płazy -żabki.😊
Google translate
Everything is growing great. I've been watching it for a long time and I also want to have my own junglerium. I wanted to make a free-standing clothes wardrobe. I also thought about the paint they use in the USA, but I haven't found an equivalent in Poland. I keep my fingers crossed for the success of the project. In Polish we also call these amphibians(frogs) -żabki.😊
18:30
In the UK there is ''Bonda G4 Pond Sealer''
I used it to waterproof large enclosure. It holds up very well, but it did change colour of the base concrete and paint, something to keep in mind.
PVC board with the correct glue for the seams. Start with a basic completely sealed PVC board tank. Ditch the sump. You don't need the added complication of a sump and excess filtration, if planted with septarian and aquatic plants. Java moss on waterfall faces, and peace lilly as a septarian work together very well to filter a paludariums main water feature. Especially if you've created sort of a half paludarium, half vivarium situation, and have more distinct separation between dry land and a pool of water. There are different ways to achieve these kinds of variations in water dispersement, but the most often used is a false bottom that's hidden. A great example would be Serpadesigns firebellied toad enclosure he made 4 years ago. The biggest problem is always wicking of water. The other style is typically to use the background as the source of dry land, leaving the rest basically an aquarium. I personally have created something in-between that I can make very fast(less than 24hrs), efficient, and extremely cheap.
I'm interested to see if you find those trilobites you got a while ago, would be super cool if those survived! Looks like 2.0 will be bigger and better!
Hey Petko, I maybe have the solution for the junglearium 2.0!
So when I bild my shower I did not want to mess with laying tiles so I bought waterproof Aluminiumplates. They are impregnated with a plastic to make it waterproof and the gaps can be filled with silikon. Also the Pilates are very sturdy and can be applyed to the steelframe you where mentioning. I found those plates at a online Shop where you can even choose a dekor like marble or make it just Black. I m Sure you can also finde These plates at your Hardware store, maybe try bauhaus if they are in Croatia.
So far I did not have any leaks or Problems with the shower I built and I think you really should Look into These waterproofed Aluminiumplates.
Lots of love from germany and keep what you are doing!
Other than handling it like a shower cabinet, look up aluminium U profiles that will fit to the frame (or more accurately, Π). After building the frame you can screw and seal on the insides the profiles and then get the glass, fit it inside them and use a strong sealant that will fill the gaps. Basically much like we use the glass tracks, only it will be a single one, stronger and bigger. This way you're using glass panels with frames that can be screwed and sealed to another side of the enclosure, so you don't have to make it all glass. Plus, you can split a giant glass panel into 2, easier to handle ones with another type of profile.
Other than that you could drift towards glass greenhouse builds and look around for what certain companies use.
And in the end, if you feel unsure about the seals, you could cover everything with dow foam
Much love! I'm excited to see what you come up with! You will definitely make it happen, especially with the help of the community!
I would use Acryl or PVC as the back panel it cant break that easy and with the right glue i bet u wont see the glue points maybe the wall is not straight but plexiglass can bend somewhat like plie wood maybe even do the whole 2.0 in plexiglass and u wont run into the problem with the glue from glass to plastic. And bonus point for Acryl or PVC again the roots wont go though i would bet the roots would go though the isulation and though the wood like in the first one Acryl or PVC is plasic roots will never grow though that.
Tear down the wall! Make 2.0 accessible from both sides
Might be a structural wall
FYI, lots of pitcher plants need a cold dormancy period to survive long term. It would be worth looking into your particular type. It might be better to plant them in containers that can be removed from time to time so you can give them their rest.
He's got tropical pitcher plants (Nepenthes). The ones you probably mean are the American pitcher plants (Saracenia). So no need for a winter dormancy.
Maybe you van use a sturdy pond foil to cover the walls, floor and celing. The kind of foil use in pond that are meant to swim in swimming. There is special glue for these foils that should attach to plastic. So maybe make a plastic frame around the glas doors to glue the foil to. I am not sure if it is possible. But the foils are designed to be waterproof and are flexible
I have used bison rubber seal, Its not toxic and water based so its safe. Also when it dries it’s black. It’s used to waterproof roofs but I love to use it for paludariums. Bison water seal is even beter but I don’t know if it’s toxic.
Hi, I know you had problems with leakage on thelast one. I actually build systems for aquaculture and we use polyethylene sheet between 6 mm and 12 mm in thickness these tanks are fully welded and obviously extremely durable and fully waterproof. The blast could run in normal tracks which could be screwed to the polyethylene. It would give a system that would never leak. It would also be easy to put in things like ventilation points or water in that points as a plastic can be drilled easily.
From what I have found there are two products you can use to seal the Junglarium 2.0.
Permacon and Pond Shield are the names of two products I have been able to find online that are similar to Pond Armor. Hopefully this helps.
I can’t wait to see the new Junglarium 2.0!!
What ever materials you choose for 2.0, keep in mind of the plant roots,
How about tiles on the wall like those used in bathrooms? Basically making a big shower cabinet. You could then just screw the metal frame to the wall and isolate with silicone. Also I would make a fake ceiling for cables and stuff and add ventilation there.
Great video as always! I have recently gotten some pitcher plants for myself, a possible reason for your small pitchers could be the abundance of life living in the junglearium. In some of my research on pitcher plant care guides many say not to fertilize the plants as it will cause the plant to grow small pitchers. In their natural environment they’ve evolved to survive in nutrient deficient conditions, which could be a reason they’ve adapted to growing pitchers. It might be worthwhile trying to put them in a hanging pot with moss in the junglearium if you wish to attempt to make the pitchers larger.
Congratulations really on your amazing tropical terrarium! It is truly a magnificent work, the plants are of a unique quality and the environment you have created looks perfect. I'm really curious to know how you managed to make it! Could you share the steps you followed and the secrets you used to achieve such an amazing result?
Omg I was gagging when you were cutting your beautiful plants. It does look so much better but they are so pretty and gorgeously healthy. 🫣😊
Just apply pool paint to the wall and the problem is solved. It is epoxy or rubber-based, provides perfect waterproofing and can be bought in Europe. I buy it regularly in the Czech Republic and use it to paint concrete ponds. It also sticks to wood.
I think what you’re missing for the frogs to breed are plants like bromeliads as they hold water in the center of the plant which the frogs will pop their tadpoles in
They don’t breed like regular frogs that dump spawn in a water source
What if you use plexiglass for the rear and side walls, and seal the joints with the glass with soft rubber gaskets?
Google for Rhino lining. It's a good liquid pond liner often used for wooden aquariums. I know its aviabel in CH and D.
I been a subscriber for years like pre 2020 I wish I could help, but I do know what ever you'll cook up will be a great idea and a project to be proud of!
As far as lighting goes get some plant lights and mount them vertically in the front corners or spot lights 5000k made for outdoor security lighting to get to the back corners
The plants are great! I would have had a hard time cutting them too!
I would love if you add some shrimp to the Junglearium 2.0. Also eventually a vampire crab build would be cool.
I suggest you start with a shower stall like the fiberglass shower stall ..,. that will be a sealed base /tub to start in anw it can be waterproof /
Alluminium profiels, glass upfront, pvc panels behind. Thats what I would do. Kinda like a mini green house.
No pond liner where you are at all? could maybe make the walls out of tile? like cover the wall in ceramic tiles.
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Build it out of acrylic. You get a liquid chemical bomd and it's waterproof. There's loads of videos how on RUclips. Fishguy has done loads but there's plenty others.
I think you might need the same setup like you would use in a bathroom or a swimming hall with tiles, silicone and a special underground.
I was literally thinking the same. I´ve seen some amazing reptile enclosures made out of shower stalls as well.
Actually a good Idea
i was thinking the same thing, but one thing a terrarium has, that shower tend to lack, are plants that will root. and im not sure about the potential damage they could cause long term.
@@s0resucks I wholeheartedly agree, the rooting can certainly be a problem, and the terrariums I saw were almost exclusively planted with fake plants and vines. Nevertheless, there are plants that do not root that deeply, epiphytes and other varieties, which could stand the long term.
I don't know if you have tried it, but eBay has people selling Pond Armor. Whenever I can't find something that ships here on other stores, I find it on eBay. The shipping might be pricey though.
For the assembly of Junglearium 2.0, especially with solid Material only, it might be better to build it in one piece, down in the basement, and then push it in the corner or build it right where it belongs (so it basically is independent from the wall, might prevent leakage into the wall as well)
I imagine it kinda like the tanks build for the vivarium series from @AntsCanada, I think he also has steel framing and glass panels 😅
Hello great video information Petcko
They have wide rectangular grow lights that are pretty thin I think so you might want to use them in 2.0 when it's built. Also what about a waterfall for 2.0?
Check epoxy and boat plastic, it can work
I would find a way to place an actual aquarium inside the enclosure. It would be easy to disguise. I would also build an overflow type filtration system with a sump. You could build a tank within the the enclosure you already have. This would allow you to remove the entire tank if need be without destroying the entire setup.
Hey Petko. I just did quick search and it seems that in Poland to build a plywood aquariums people use SPC panels (like Rocko Tiles). Maybe that will help you out?
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You need "film-faced plywood for formwork "
Contreplaqué filmé pour coffrage, in French.
Maybe New Wave Aquarium Concepts can help. They make acrylic aquariums.
if I were building something like the junglearium I would have sent out some emails to any local zoo's and ask them about their enclosures so they could tell me about any problems they had and how they dealt with it, it might be easier to get them involved if they knew it would be good marketing ahead of time.
use waterproof plywood with 3 or 4 layers of quality epoxy resin. Or replace the plywood with wedi xps board.
Search YT channel "The king of DIY". He built couple of plywood aquariums and if I remember correctly he used resin for hydro isolation.
Maybe a huge foamed pvc enclosure instead of plywood?
Why not inquire and maybe consider building the new Junglearium in fiberglass? As far as I know - even if I'm far away than an expert on the argument - it should be waterproof, can be shaped around other materials ( like wood or metal frames ) as thick as needed for rigidity and structural support and I suppose it can be done straight on the spot since it should come in meshes and buckets....also it should permit to plan freely where to mount rails for glasses, vents and all the needed holes for the various systems...I mean, not the easiest job, but it is used for boats, cars and other stuff...might be worth a check if it can suit the needs :)
By the way, thanks for your videos Petko! Cheers!
U will figure it out 😊
Fiberglass , the stuff they built boats out off , keep the water out , but in your case , keep the water in.
does Croatia compost? all the excess plant parts could be reused as fertilizer or something. not sure how it works, but i know it's a possibility.
Probably a silly suggestion, but swimming pools and wet rooms are lined with tiles, so maybe tiles?
I would recommend PVC sheets or similar material and silicone for the Junglearium 2.0. You would only have to worry about waterproofing the seams and screw holes and it would be far more durable than anything you would paint on. I would recommend checking out Brads Bioactive builds specifically this video "How To Build A Reptile Enclosure PVC or Wood DIY Cage" for some inspiration if you haven't already. For your plants I would see if anyone would want cuttings via your local forums. Good luck with everything!
Brads Builds is an amazing source of knowledge and tutorials
I think you should search for koi fish tanks. They also make them above ground, with big glass windows in the sides to see the koi fish swim. They make the connection with the foil and glass as well en also is waterproof…
Isn’t it epoxy (maybe in combination with glasfiber) what is used in Europe to waterproof enclosures…?
You should talk to ants Canada he is building his 3rd Terrarium
It hurt me to see all those beautiful plants get chopped, but I understand why you did it. Hopefully the bottom plants will thrive now, though. Can't wait for Junglearium 2.0
How about Tiles on the walls, like in a bathroom?
0:40 What? It's dark in the Dark Den⁉️
i’d try and get some building ideas from ants canada since his enclosures are so massive
Liquid Rubber or G4 Pond Sealer would work for you
Have you considers using fiberglass? Build the Junglearium out of plywood and coat it with fiberglass...
You need to make a proper hydric isolation as if you were making an Italian style shower...
You could look at how uaru Joey (the king of DIY) made his plywood aquariums? That might give you some inspiration on how to make a waterproof setup?
Oh I commented before the end of the video sorry, maybe you could use acrylic panels instead of glass in the areas you don’t mind scratches happening?
a sto ne probas napraviti akvarij sa plexiglassom?
What about spreading marine caulk all over the wood you plan on using.. ?
Great video
Antscanada - Building My Next Giant Ecosystem Vivarium III: The Next Chapter
Glass-Conzept
His leaked multiple times already and he doesn't even have it built yet
That spikey leaves are disturbing 🤣🤣🤣
I'm by no means an expert. But I was thinking; could you do the back walls with tiles, like in a bathroom to have it waterproof?
What about pvc?
Why not use plexiglass on the surfaces touching the walls
you can call them orange frogs :)
Rust-Oleum Fillcoat
Oh sry, was to hastey. But cut them ones in awhile in the next junglerium. Its all good,
Have you considered ceramics?
Maybe AntsCanada can help?
whats ur favourite plant!
Nature finds its way....
I think you are overthinking the wall insulation. If it was me, I would use the same method as your local builder for a shower insulation. This is designed to ensure no moisture enters the house. From here, you can then design the rest.
Learn from failure. I think the first part failed due to not enough prey versus predators. Add animals at different intervals (the duckies got wasted by a spider, so wait until prey animals populations are big before adding them).
Yo Petko! Simple plan, cut the plants.
All the plant collectors screaming inside :')
It was breaking my heart to see you cutting those beautiful plants. I understand why you need to do it so your forgiven!!!
Instead of using glass panels, why not use acrylic panels instead? A lot of large aquariums these days have been made using thick acrylic as its lighter in weight making it easier to move when needed. Also, if you scratch it, you can technically buff it out (unlike with glass).
So that maybe the best of both world for you?
Fiberglass and epoxy, maybe also Just epoxy over cement
Just build a standalone unit. Don’t connect it to the walls.
exactly what i was thinking. the best way to keep moisture out of the wall, is to not let it touch the wall. also prevent possible damage throug roots and eventual cracks due to movement in foundation/walls of the house.
forex pvc paldts for the background and the bottom
Just ask ants Canada to help. You guys are closer to each other
Why not think at it as a walk in shower?
Epoxy for boots
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Please get in contact with Ants Canada who is a fellow RUclipsr his set up is astonishing and he could really help you balance out what you need with some advice
They like to lay in bromeliads