Tetrafauna viquarium setup

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Thread starter HelmsRacing Start date Feb 14, HelmsRacing New member. Joined Feb 14, Messages 9 Reaction score 0. First Newt Setup Hello, this is my first Newt setup. I have never had newts before and am excited to get some. Here it is. I purchased the TetraFauna Viquarium and put it in a 20L tank. NachoMom New member. Cute set up, looks like your newts will be happy once you get some plants in there!

What kind of newts specifically are you planning on getting? I have had excellent luck with java moss, it provides an excellent cushion over the gravel and will grow pretty much anywhere. Make sure the species you get cannot swallow those rocks in case of impaction - its not a fun experience for the animal or the owner. Pothos is another very hardy plant that gorws well in water and planted in soil should you decide to go that route.

Hygrophilia is another good choice, and I have used small banana plants scattered along the bottom to add a unique touch. However, I use a sand substrate so I am not sure how well they would do on a gravel base. Check out Jennewt's Plant Page, she has some excellent photos and descriptions of each specimens growing requirements and optimal temperature range. This will be a factor in deciding which plants will thrive in your little paradise and which will fade away. The Vivariums and Enclosures forum also has some excellent suggestions, and there is a separate subsection for Plants in Vivariums as well.

I hope you find some good inspiration, and good luck with the rest of your construction! I think it looks beautiful. The only concern I have of course is the size of those pebbles. What species are you planning to keep in there? RobM New member. Re: First Newt Setup It looks nice what are you going to put in it?

Re: First Newt Setup I think the gravel might be problematic - you will be getting a lot of waste trapped in the "land" area without the possibility to clean it easily but I'm not sure how the whole set up works so I could be wrong - what are you going to put on the stones, is it going to be dry? The size of the substrate might also be an issue if the animals can swallow it. Last edited: Feb 15, Joost New member. Re: First Newt Setup I use similar setups for raising juveniles.

This kind of setup can work if you are able to create a biological balance in it. In the waterpart under the landarea can live aquatic bacteria and micro-organism which can take care of the waste. Also you need a lot of plants, and even some snails or shrimp. I've never had problems with gravel in 17 years, and I think swallowing gravel is minimal exept for axolotls. DeCypher Member. Re: First Newt Setup It looks great! What species do you plan on putting in there? You should get some plants in!

Not quite sure what types of plants yet im gonna go thru the forum and check everything out. I will probably buy some blue or red cherry shrimp and some guppies to finish off the water area and get some moss for the dry area. Around here all they have at the pet store is fire belly newts so unless i want to buy online thats what it looks like ill be getting.

The first newt tank is always so exciting! Everyone has been giving you some good advice, but here's mine. Buy your newts Captive Bred CB online. I personally bought two who died in a couple days, which is not a good experience in my opinion. However, all of my CB newts were healthy and survived. Right now is the beginning of breeding season too, so there should be alot of baby newts all over the place before too long. Michael Shrom is a breeder and member here who sends out an email list of available newts every month.

I have bought from him several times. His animals are excellent, and he usually has plenty of varieties available. If you search him in the forum you can probably find him and message him.

It doesn't do anything!! Do yourself a favor don't buy it you're just going to just waste your money and your time putting it together. A little big for a 20gal but it serves its purpose. I purchased this for a 40 gallon bowfront tank and it is pretty cool. I would recommend this for anyone with a 20 gallon tank or larger mine is 40 gallon breeder The nice flowing stream for Ur critters, along with the cascading waterfall, adds a natural setting to their habitat that makes it feel as close to nature as U can get!

Along with this awesome design it is also a water filter I am very happy with this product … more. I bought this for my red rated slider turtle in sept It has gone stagnant and caused mosquitoes. Maybe mine is defective, it worked beautifully for about days.

I love the look but with it was taller to allow a higher water line. Also the filtration doesn't work very well if at all. This is our second time purchasing this viquarium. In stock. Add to Cart. Alert Designates an important message. Something went wrong. Please try again. Key Benefits Quick, easy, and flexible set-up fits in most gallon aquariums Ideal for aquatic reptiles, amphibians and fish Double barreled, 3-stage whisper filtration keeps water crystal clear Riverbed extension allows for variable size land and water sections Includes: pump chamber, a waterfall, a filtration unit with built-in critter access ramps, a riverbed and extension piece, two rubber spacers, a powerful GPH UL-listed submersible pump, and two ReptoFilter cartridges What's Included Pump chamber, waterfall, filtration unit with built-in critter access ramps, riverbed and extension piece, 2 rubber spacers, powerful GPH UL-listed submersible pump, 2 ReptoFilter cartridges.

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