37G Column Viv for Avicularia

hydrophyte · 04-01-2012, 04:17 AM

37G Column Viv for Avicularia

This is a quick start on a journal thread for this viv setup that I have been working on for a little while now. I already have plants and most everything else in it.

My intention is to keep a single Avicularia sp. tarantula in here. Avicularia are South American/Caribbean arboreal spiders and among the most attractive of tarantulas. Here is a Wikipedia, Creative Commons picture of A. versicolor...

I was working on the setup some more tonight and got a quick picture here of the top rear panel with fan, knob handle, hygrometer and thermometer.

I am trying to source an adult or sub-adult spider to introduce to the tank. I haven't settled with any particular species, but that A. versicolor would be a nice one to use.

freph · 04-01-2012, 04:23 AM

That is one B.A. tarantula. Very much looking forward to seeing more of this.

hydrophyte · 04-01-2012, 04:32 AM

I hope that I can track down a spider. Most of the adult avics that I see online are $100+. I might try to get to some shows in the next couple of months.

josolanes · 04-01-2012, 03:29 PM

VERY cool build. Definitely interested in updates!

2in10 · 04-01-2012, 03:34 PM

Gorgeous setup, love the tarantula. Good luck on finding the right one.

hydrophyte · 04-01-2012, 04:11 PM

Thanks. Yep I hope that I can find a spider. The plants could grow in a bit more, but the setup is basically ready. The idea is for the spider to build its web hide up in the top of the manzanita.

GMYukonon24s · 04-01-2012, 04:13 PM

Nice setup and good luck on finding the spider.

hydrophyte · 04-01-2012, 05:27 PM

Thanks!

hydrophyte · 04-02-2012, 01:29 AM

Here's a previous shot of this setup with just the manzanita feature and Forest Floor assembly and before I added plants and leaf litter.

kwheeler91 · 04-02-2012, 04:13 AM

Omg I hate spiders. You are crazy as hell for putting that thing in your house. Does look cool though

hydrophyte · 04-02-2012, 04:46 AM

I like spiders and most kinds of insects. I don't much care for mosquitoes.

OiZO · 04-02-2012, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwheeler91

Omg I hate spiders. You are crazy as hell for putting that thing in your house. Does look cool though

Yea F*** spiders. That said tank looks awesome and the spider is pretty but F me i would not bring one into my house lol.

hydrophyte · 05-29-2012, 06:25 PM

I have a quick photo update for this setup and here you go...

hydrophyte · 06-01-2012, 02:50 AM

Little palm seedlings looking happy and growing nice and slow...

**crazydaz** · 06-01-2012, 03:14 AM

Way cool, Devin! I'm digging the tarantula, bro!! I used to keep Rosehairs for a while. Very gentle, and their legs almost felt like Q-tips when they would be walking around on your hands or arms. I love the set up!!

04-01-2012, 04:17 AM	#1
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	37G Column Viv for Avicularia 37G Column Viv for Avicularia This is a quick start on a journal thread for this viv setup that I have been working on for a little while now. I already have plants and most everything else in it. My intention is to keep a single Avicularia sp. tarantula in here. Avicularia are South American/Caribbean arboreal spiders and among the most attractive of tarantulas. Here is a Wikipedia, Creative Commons picture of A. versicolor... I was working on the setup some more tonight and got a quick picture here of the top rear panel with fan, knob handle, hygrometer and thermometer. I am trying to source an adult or sub-adult spider to introduce to the tank. I haven't settled with any particular species, but that A. versicolor would be a nice one to use. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

04-01-2012, 04:23 AM	#2
freph Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 2,113	That is one B.A. tarantula. Very much looking forward to seeing more of this. __________________ 20L - Mini M

04-01-2012, 04:32 AM	#3
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	I hope that I can track down a spider. Most of the adult avics that I see online are $100+. I might try to get to some shows in the next couple of months. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

04-01-2012, 03:34 PM	#5
2in10 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,585	Gorgeous setup, love the tarantula. Good luck on finding the right one. __________________ *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part duex* *2in10's 75 Gallon Jungle part 1* 8 Gallon Biocube Canon Pimp Club #041

04-01-2012, 04:11 PM	#6
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	Thanks. Yep I hope that I can find a spider. The plants could grow in a bit more, but the setup is basically ready. The idea is for the spider to build its web hide up in the top of the manzanita. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

04-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#7
GMYukonon24s Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 2,792	Nice setup and good luck on finding the spider.

04-01-2012, 05:27 PM	#8
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	Thanks! __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

04-02-2012, 01:29 AM	#9
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	Here's a previous shot of this setup with just the manzanita feature and Forest Floor assembly and before I added plants and leaf litter. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

04-02-2012, 04:13 AM	#10
kwheeler91 Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 934	Omg I hate spiders. You are crazy as hell for putting that thing in your house. Does look cool though __________________ *55 Gallon "Franken~Tree"*

04-02-2012, 04:46 AM	#11
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	I like spiders and most kinds of insects. I don't much care for mosquitoes. __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

05-29-2012, 06:25 PM	#13
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	I have a quick photo update for this setup and here you go... __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

06-01-2012, 02:50 AM	#14
hydrophyte Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (122/100%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 9,155	Little palm seedlings looking happy and growing nice and slow... __________________ hydrophyte Visit the Riparium Supply vendor forum!

06-01-2012, 03:14 AM	#15
crazydaz Friggin. Conformist. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (63/100%) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,236	Way cool, Devin! I'm digging the tarantula, bro!! I used to keep Rosehairs for a while. Very gentle, and their legs almost felt like Q-tips when they would be walking around on your hands or arms. I love the set up!!

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