How to Build a Paludarium

[sphelps]

Thanks guys. No real plans for livestock yet as I'm not very experienced in the fresh water and haven't done much research. Open to any suggestions for some fish that are good with plants and the theme, also things like vampire crabs caught my eye just don't know much about them. The main goal is to keep maintenance down, don't want anything that requires special feeding on a regular bases, the whole point of this transformation was to have something I can essentially leave unattended for weeks without issue.

[intarsiabox]

I've seen Archerfish kept in Paludariums. They are an interesting species that are well suited to this style of aquarium.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by intarsiabox

I've seen Archerfish kept in Paludariums. They are an interesting species that are well suited to this style of aquarium.

Yes, Mike also suggested Archerfish so they are on my list for sure if I can find purely freshwater species as appose to brackish.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by brotherd

Pisces had some cool looking little frogs. Black with yellow stripes. Don't recall the species though.That is looking very cool!

I like the idea of keeping frogs, always wanted to but not sure they'll fit into my low maintenance requirements. If I could feed them something freeze dried with an automatic feeder then for sure but not sure that's really that feasible.

[StirCrazy]

looks cool Steve, only question I have is can you have fish or critters using the hydroponic nutrient drip?

Steve

[FishyFishy!]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

looks cool Steve, only question I have is can you have fish or critters using the hydroponic nutrient drip?

Steve

I don't think many chemicals are going to be used. But i'll let Steve chime in on that one. The dirty water from fish is usually pretty good for nutrients to start with.

[sphelps]

It's an aquaponic system. The tank water feeds the drip and recirculates. The nutrients are provided by the fish waste. Other additives may be added if needed just like a standard planted tank.

[brotherd]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Thanks guys. No real plans for livestock yet as I'm not very experienced in the fresh water and haven't done much research. Open to any suggestions for some fish that are good with plants and the theme, also things like vampire crabs caught my eye just don't know much about them. The main goal is to keep maintenance down, don't want anything that requires special feeding on a regular bases, the whole point of this transformation was to have something I can essentially leave unattended for weeks without issue.

Pisces had some cool looking little frogs. Black with yellow stripes. Don't recall the species though.That is looking very cool!

[lorenz0]

Originally Posted by brotherd

Pisces had some cool looking little frogs. Black with yellow stripes. Don't recall the species though.That is looking very cool!

Those are dendrobates Tinctorius (dart frogs), As of last december dart frogs are not illegal to keep as pets in alberta. Debating if they know about the law yet. Besides that, tank looks amazing.

[Myka]

Originally Posted by lorenz0

As of last december dart frogs are not illegal to keep as pets in alberta. Debating if they know about the law yet.

I think you got your words mixed up. As of December 2014 dart frogs are banned in Alberta. Not sure why...seems well intentioned, but ill-informed.