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Amazing Salamander Paludarium
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New semi-aquatic paludarium setup for some juvenile salamanders. • • This build incorporates the use of an existing 40 gallon breeder aquarium. Steps were to 1) empty the tank and thoroughly clean, 2) drill two 1/2 inch bulkheads for filter intake / return and a 1/4 inch hole in the glass, 3) create structure using egg crate diffuser and silicone all into tank, 4) sterilize all hardscape materials, 5) create hardscape using aforementioned materials and securing into place using silicone and expanding foam, 6) incorporating both aquatic and terrestrial substrate, 7) utilizing both aquatic and terrestrial plants and finally adding aquatic and terrestrial clean up crews. • Lights: Nicrew planted tank light • Filter: Fluval 207 Canister Filter • Bulkheads: 1/2 inch double threaded • Fittings: 1/2 inch male tee for vinyl hose attachment • Hose: 1/2 inch clear vinyl hose • Materials: rock (mainly slate) and various driftwoods • Substrate: terrestrial (similar to ABG mix) aquatic (sand, Flourite Dark and smashed up slate and some stream pebbles) • Plants: mention all of them at the end of the video (both terrestrial and aquatic plants) • Cleanup Crew: Springtails (terrestrial) and Nerite Snails (aquatic) • #enclosure #newt #salamander #newts #amphibian #scape #paludarium #terrarium #aquarium #plantedaquarium #vivarium #bioactive #naturephotography #nature #herp #herpetology #pet #pets #exoticpets #petsofinstagram #plantedtank #plants #plant #plantsofinstagram #moss #javamoss #terrarium #terrariumsofinstagram #terrariums #dripwall
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