[Gnomecatcher]

Just wanted to show you guys my cube. Is it a riparium? Paludarium? I don't know!

I've been flailing around (life) for a while, waiting, and I finally got it set up. I 'm really glad I waited, because it allowed my ideas to change and adapt to what would finally produce this. Can't wait for it to fill in.

 

[Gnomecatcher]

Reserved for some build photos, if I get around to finding them.

 

[seuadr]

that is interesting! how is the island anchored?

 

[Gnomecatcher]

It's a frame I made out of PVC. I spray painted the legs black, so they're less noticeable. Check back later for photos of the frame being made.

 

[Zeuner]

Very creative !

 

[GMYukonon24s]

Nice job!

 

[mot]

This is a pretty cool idea and I was wondering how you are getting light to the lower area?

 

[Gnomecatcher]

There is a lot of natural light from a nearby window. I just happened to take this picture when the sun was shining directly on it. But even when it's not, I still get a decent amount from the light fixture (or at least enough for java fern).

I have a DIY LED fixture that I still need to complete. It was supposed to be controlled by an Arduino, but I think I'm going to scrap that and use the Arduino for something else.

 

[Gnomecatcher]

Quick update on the bog portion. Added aluminum plant and Rotala indica. The hydrocotyle is starting to really take root. I'll post an FTS tomorrow.

Tank cycled and fish added. I ended up finding an LFS that sold sparkling gouramis. They're really shy! I had a hard time getting them to eat, but then I got some frozen bloodworms. Clearly I am spoiling them. I hope they warm up to me once they figure out that face against the glass = food. My betta goes nuts whenever you so much as walk by the tank.

I also added 10 ghost shrimp, 3 of which have died in the last 2 days. I know they're sold as feeders, but I hope at least 5 of them survive.

 

[parrottbay]

Very nice!

 

[ValMM]

I like it. Can't wait to see pics of the inhabitants.