Today's a new day.

[elephantnose3334]

It's Monday. Did all my research on a paludarium and I'm ready to do the paludarium class.

 

[MattW]

It's Monday. Did all my research on a paludarium and I'm ready to do the paludarium class.

Good luck with the class! I currently have in the works redoing my 60L cube into a paludarium. I definitely could do with doing more research though.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Good luck with the class! I currently have in the works redoing my 60L cube into a paludarium. I definitely could do with doing more research though.

It's on 4 April, so it's a while.

 

[Colin_T]

It's on 4 April, so it's a while.

gotta get through Easter first

 

[elephantnose3334]

Good evening. Waiting patiently for the family to accept the paludarium class I will like to go on 4 April. The Canning Vale LFS is closed today, like all Mondays. They are open 6 days of the week from Tuesday to Sunday. I am really interested in aquatic enclosures such as aquaria and paludariums. I just like them because they're suitable for fish and other aquatic animals. Can't wait for the paludarium class. I'm just really excited about them after learning about them from the LFS's Facebook page. I have a growing urge to do the class because it flexes my creative muscles in terms of aquascaping and other good things.

Also, I am planning to add either a nice koi plakat betta, copper betta or female betta in the paludarium, but I am being really cautious when putting them in because they can jump. I know I can't put two males together because they will fight to the death. 29L is sufficent for a single betta, girl or boy. I just have to choose wisely first. @Fishmanic, I'm planning to enter the paludarium once it's complete in June or October TOTM. I'm choosing a paludarium that is 60cm by 35cm, and the water height is 14cm and holds 29L. The remaining 22cm is for the plants. In total is a height of 36cm. The LFS said they have a few of these paludariums left, but I have to hurry before they're gone. I will also write a freshwater journal on the journey of my paludarium when it begins. @Colin_T, I just want to say a big thanks for helping me on the paludarium before it will be made at the workshop. Now I know how paludariums work. Since it's a somewhat large paludarium, I might need more hardware than ever before. I did a sketch of the paludarium design, but that's for another time.

Wish me luck, everyone.

 

[Colin_T]

You can practice making paludariums using plastic storage containers. Get a big container and a small one. Put the small container in the bigger one and fill the small container with potting mix or gravel and put some plants in it. Fill the bigger container with water and add some fish. The fish can swim around the small container that has the plants.

You can also do it the other way and have the smaller container with water and fish, and plants in the bigger container surrounding the smaller container. It's a cheaper way to start.

 

[elephantnose3334]

Focusing on the good things tomorrow.

You can practice making paludariums using plastic storage containers. Get a big container and a small one. Put the small container in the bigger one and fill the small container with potting mix or gravel and put some plants in it. Fill the bigger container with water and add some fish. The fish can swim around the small container that has the plants.

You can also do it the other way and have the smaller container with water and fish, and plants in the bigger container surrounding the smaller container. It's a cheaper way to start.

I could do that, but I might do it later when I have an appropriate container.

How's your day been Colin? I was checking if you're okay and I hope you recover from the situation you have lately. Have you owned a paludarium before? Let's try something new i.e. testing out the misting system and the paludarium tank to see if there are leaks before building it. If the workshops happen, how do I test the mister while they are happening? I will ask the family tomorrow if I can go because I didn't have time to ask them today. I'm trying out the different -ariums and the jar terrarium did not do very well, but I hope houseplants do good in a paludarium setup. What small houseplants are suitable for a paludarium setup?

I'm trying to find inspiration for my paludarium setup, does anyone have good sources of inspiration from other people to help create a paludarium design?

 

[Colin_T]

I haven't had a paludarium at home but we had a few in the shops. I never really cared for them that much due to the small volume of water.

The best plants to try would be marsh plants like Hygrophila and Echinodorus species (for an aquarium) and ferns from a garden. You can buy small ferns from Bunnings for about $5.00ea. These will tolerate humid environments and can also grow in or out of water. A lot of garden plants have fungal problems and some die if they are kept too humid.

To test the misting system you put it in a bucket of water and turn it on, then see what happens. Do this outside or in the bathroom

 

[MattW]

I'm trying to find inspiration for my paludarium setup, does anyone have good sources of inspiration from other people to help create a paludarium design?

Paludariums

Aquarium meets terrarium? Yes and that's exactly what a paludarium is. In my opinion it's the ultimate combination of two of my favorite hobbies.

www.youtube.com

SerpaDesign is always a good watch! Always puts the animal's needs first as well

 

[elephantnose3334]

Today's Tuesday. Good thing is I'm ready to do my own thing now.

 

[MuddyWaters]

paludarium classes now, and includes making a paludarium to take home. Although expensive (four packages $210-$280), it will be a fun project

That sounds like a blast! I wish I could find something like that around here.

 

[MuddyWaters]

Paludariums

Aquarium meets terrarium? Yes and that's exactly what a paludarium is. In my opinion it's the ultimate combination of two of my favorite hobbies.

www.youtube.com

SerpaDesign is always a good watch! Always puts the animal's needs first as well

Well, there went an hour watching that guy build- now I want something with moss in it!

 

[elephantnose3334]

Just need to plan first. The needs of animals always go first.

 

[elephantnose3334]

I have been contacting the LFS that hosts the paludarium workshops for a few days. I have been pricing out the paludarium, hardware and other extra stuff I might need for the ultimate beginner paludarium and its total cost for the workshop. It can be hard to look after, but I will try my best in doing so. I just like pricing stuff before I go to a workshop or event.

 

[elephantnose3334]

I haven't had a paludarium at home but we had a few in the shops. I never really cared for them that much due to the small volume of water.

The best plants to try would be marsh plants like Hygrophila and Echinodorus species (for an aquarium) and ferns from a garden. You can buy small ferns from Bunnings for about $5.00ea. These will tolerate humid environments and can also grow in or out of water. A lot of garden plants have fungal problems and some die if they are kept too humid.

Oh, understood. I like enclosures that are aquatic and holds aquatic animals.

Update: The 4 April class is full and I can't go on this Thursday's class due to my parents being busy during that day. Hopefully I'll ask the LFS on what classes are after 4 April. I tried, but can't go because Mum going to a basketball game and Dad taking my younger sister for horse riding.