DIY - Island Paludarium 360° A to Z - 40" x 40" x 28" - 185 Gal

Spirit-of-Jungle · 08-01-2012, 04:45 PM

The island does not move, the sand is heavy enough, it moves "only" if there too many movements. So I make sure to always pay attention to my actions.

As soon as plants and rocks in place, all will be better already stabilized.

boon · 08-21-2012, 01:03 AM

awesome job. sub

Spirit-of-Jungle · 08-26-2012, 04:48 PM

Thank you

Creation of the Gallery LED lighting

These are the LEDs that this time still have retained my attention (high-power).
I thus made nine spots 30W each for a total workforce of 30,000 lumens spread over the entire surface of Paludarium.
And once while walking "waooow" efficiency is there...

For comparison with my previous project "Waterfall Paludarium"
(he was enlightened with 4 tubes of 55W PL, there were 15 000 Lumens in total).
So now there to double the light intensity in this project.

The spots are not all set yet, but it does not prevent me to take some pictures.

For this series of photos, I temporarily placed a potted plant and a branch of driftwood,
to better assess the effectiveness of light on objects.
Plants will obviously installed without pots during final placement of plants.

The lights went reflected in the glass, amplifying the impression of a larger volume.

The spots are placed so that the light never reaches the eye directly
unless really placing themselves in against-diving.

Next steps: Finish fixing LED spots, followed by the rocks scenery.

Following soon.

diwu13 · 08-27-2012, 02:31 AM

I can't wait to see all this together, with the rain and this all planted!!

c_gwinner · 09-27-2012, 09:32 PM

Love this set up so far and the whole Idea. Any updates on the progress?

Spirit-of-Jungle · 09-28-2012, 08:31 AM

Thank you, do not worry, I take my time, I'm in no hurry.
But you will be notified as soon as I advanced

I will soon get back to work

c_gwinner · 09-28-2012, 02:58 PM

Not trying to rush you at all. I would take my time with it too. Dont think I would sleep much since if I was working on it, it would be the only thing on my mind really.

**sundragon** · 12-22-2012, 04:48 AM

I am in love with this tank... What's new??

Shimagoma · 01-15-2013, 10:09 PM

Stalking this thread X_X!

Spirit-of-Jungle · 01-16-2013, 02:39 PM

I did not abandon this project, I just did not have time at the moment, no later than the spring I would re attacked.

All so it must be completed in the fall

08-01-2012, 04:45 PM	#46
Spirit-of-Jungle Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: France Posts: 21	The island does not move, the sand is heavy enough, it moves "only" if there too many movements. So I make sure to always pay attention to my actions. As soon as plants and rocks in place, all will be better already stabilized. __________________ Visit my homepage DIY Paludarium's : http://clickerfou.free.fr

08-21-2012, 01:03 AM	#47
boon Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: stockton, CA Posts: 441	awesome job. sub __________________ Just 1 more I promise...... ______________________________________________

08-26-2012, 04:48 PM	#48
Spirit-of-Jungle Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: France Posts: 21	Thank you Creation of the Gallery LED lighting These are the LEDs that this time still have retained my attention (high-power). I thus made nine spots 30W each for a total workforce of 30,000 lumens spread over the entire surface of Paludarium. And once while walking "waooow" efficiency is there... For comparison with my previous project "Waterfall Paludarium" (he was enlightened with 4 tubes of 55W PL, there were 15 000 Lumens in total). So now there to double the light intensity in this project. The spots are not all set yet, but it does not prevent me to take some pictures. For this series of photos, I temporarily placed a potted plant and a branch of driftwood, to better assess the effectiveness of light on objects. Plants will obviously installed without pots during final placement of plants. The lights went reflected in the glass, amplifying the impression of a larger volume. The spots are placed so that the light never reaches the eye directly unless really placing themselves in against-diving. Next steps: Finish fixing LED spots, followed by the rocks scenery. Following soon. Last edited by Spirit-of-Jungle; 08-26-2012 at 05:32 PM.. Reason: add smiley's

08-27-2012, 02:31 AM	#49
diwu13 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Willimantic, CT Posts: 6,168	I can't wait to see all this together, with the rain and this all planted!! __________________ ~~Fish~~ Shrimp tanks are like cups of coffee, one is never enough. ヽ（ﾟヮﾟ）ﾉ.・ﾟ｡・+☆ Twin 10G Shrimp Tanks & 20L Grow Out Tank*

09-27-2012, 09:32 PM	#50
c_gwinner Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 358	Love this set up so far and the whole Idea. Any updates on the progress? __________________ 20 gallon 2.5 Sparta

09-28-2012, 08:31 AM	#51
Spirit-of-Jungle Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: France Posts: 21	Thank you, do not worry, I take my time, I'm in no hurry. But you will be notified as soon as I advanced I will soon get back to work __________________ Visit my homepage DIY Paludarium's : http://clickerfou.free.fr

09-28-2012, 02:58 PM	#52
c_gwinner Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 358	Not trying to rush you at all. I would take my time with it too. Dont think I would sleep much since if I was working on it, it would be the only thing on my mind really. __________________ 20 gallon 2.5 Sparta

12-22-2012, 04:48 AM	#53
sundragon Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 505	I am in love with this tank... What's new?? __________________ 57G Planted Tank

01-15-2013, 10:09 PM	#54
Shimagoma Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cockeysville Posts: 101	Stalking this thread X_X! __________________ personal site Goodies shop! 10gal danios 29gal lowtech

01-16-2013, 02:39 PM	#55
Spirit-of-Jungle Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: France Posts: 21	I did not abandon this project, I just did not have time at the moment, no later than the spring I would re attacked. All so it must be completed in the fall __________________ Visit my homepage DIY Paludarium's : http://clickerfou.free.fr

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