130l+130l setup

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130l+130l setup

Post by Zombiepancake » Sun Sep 03, 2017 5:45 am

I am so excited about the new addition to my crabitat. I have wanted to build a topper for the aquarium for so long but I lack the skills to do so… Fortunately for me, my dad took on the project, and it turned out amazing!

So the aquarium itself is 130 litres and the topper is the same size. The topper is made of Plexiglas and has allowed some serious climbing space.

I use plantation soil from exo terra as substrate. The sub is 28cm at the deepest point but now that I have more space I will probably make it even deeper next time. I have pools of both fresh- and saltwater, both with their own bubbler. The temperature is usually around 24 degrees Celsius and the humidity is around 85.

I mostly have plastic plants and orchids + spider plant, but I also rotate between maidenhair fern and rose geranium.

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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by aussieJJDude » Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:27 am

That looks awesome. Id like to know how he managed to put it all together. Terrific job.

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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by Happyhermiehome » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:54 pm

OMG that is freakin beautiful!!! I LOVE that wood chuck with the hidey hole in it! And your crabs are gorgeous too! Fantastic job! :D
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by doth » Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:26 pm

wow, that's a seriously beautiful setup! it looks like it could be a professional vivarium for a zoo or something! and your crabs are adorable

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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by PinchersAndShells » Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:51 pm

You should lend me some of your decorating skills :lol: (looks good!)
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by Zombiepancake » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:08 pm

Thanks! Correct, I have 3 violas :) .

About the construction, we purchased large sheets of plexiglas that we bolted together using small plastic rods (small plexiglas pieces). The plastic rods and the sheets were molten together using an old soldering iron. Any curvature was achieved through heating and gently bending the plastic.

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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by cowpowah » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:24 pm

:clap: Nice! I like the jungle vibe.
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by wolfnipplechips » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:33 pm

Beautiful setup! And lovely violas!
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by karlys » Tue Sep 05, 2017 1:34 am

Looks fantastic! Is your shell shop/second level built in?
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by Jellybean! » Tue Sep 05, 2017 3:59 pm

OMG I love this!!! Great job!
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by daws409 » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:07 pm

Beautifully done!

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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by LadyJinglyJones » Tue Sep 12, 2017 8:49 am

That is pretty wow. I am decidedly impressed.
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Re: 130l+130l setup

Post by ROSIEonFIRE » Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:01 pm

Wow its all gorgeous. I really like how us used both real and fake plants, makes it look really lush without too much plant maintenance

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