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So, I inherited a 20g aquarium that was converted into a vertical vivarium - everything has been done to it, and, as you can see below, includes everything but the flora and fauna.
Seeing as I want to do Poison Dart Frogs or some other amphibians in it, I want to know what you all would do to clean it out and disinfect it. Currently, I have pulled out all the expanded clayballs, the substrate (which was a mix of charcoal pieces, potting soil, and I think coconut hair, or peat). The bottom was completely covered in the clay balls, then a layer of mesh to cover the tubes that lead to the bulkhead, more clay balls, then mesh again, then substrate. I plan on bringing in a portable vacuum to get the last of the dirt out of there.
The only things I could not pull out were the branches - they were siliconed or glued or somehow affixed to the glass.
At the top, there is a hole for what I assume would be a misting system. It looks like the vivarium uses a bulkhead for drainage. I'd like your thoughts on what to do for both systems. I'll be positioning this tank next to my aquarium in my classroom.
This is my first vivarium and I definitely want to do this the correct way. All guidance and ideas are certainly welcomed!!
Here's the link to my album: https://goo.gl/photos/4HkRp5K5QwjKRWBY6
Seeing as I want to do Poison Dart Frogs or some other amphibians in it, I want to know what you all would do to clean it out and disinfect it. Currently, I have pulled out all the expanded clayballs, the substrate (which was a mix of charcoal pieces, potting soil, and I think coconut hair, or peat). The bottom was completely covered in the clay balls, then a layer of mesh to cover the tubes that lead to the bulkhead, more clay balls, then mesh again, then substrate. I plan on bringing in a portable vacuum to get the last of the dirt out of there.
The only things I could not pull out were the branches - they were siliconed or glued or somehow affixed to the glass.
At the top, there is a hole for what I assume would be a misting system. It looks like the vivarium uses a bulkhead for drainage. I'd like your thoughts on what to do for both systems. I'll be positioning this tank next to my aquarium in my classroom.
This is my first vivarium and I definitely want to do this the correct way. All guidance and ideas are certainly welcomed!!
Here's the link to my album: https://goo.gl/photos/4HkRp5K5QwjKRWBY6