xhexdx's vivarium picture thread

xhexdx

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So instead of creating separate threads for every vivarium, I figured I'd just start this and post pictures here. Enjoy.

Poecilotheria regalis:









I threw in 7 of these guys:



The new inhabitants:





Poecilotheria rufilata:









Added 5 of these guys:





Centruroides gracilis:











Isopod breeder vivarium:







Everything I've built so far:

 

BrettG

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I really like that,Joe. Be sure to post pics of the rufilata project when you finish it.Your communal setups have really piqued my interest.
 

Travis K

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Nice job Joe. That looks very pretty. Now show us what it looks like in 5 months.
 

BrettG

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Thoughts...Yea,it looks to good to be breeding isopods in..............
 

xhexdx

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Gravel at the very bottom, then a layer of fine sand.

Thanks for the comments guys. :)
 

le-thomas

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Looks functional to me, but it's also beautiful. Props to you :)
 

satchellwk

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I like your vivaria, your choices of containers are very attractive and the live plants add a great touch. I've been wondering, though, does the substrate layers have many benefits? It certainly looks nice, but I wasn't sure if it had any significance.
 

madamoisele

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Very beautiful. Dare I ask for instructions on what you did, or have you already posted it before?
 

catfishrod69

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those are really good looking....i thought about doing something like that with one of my 12x12x18 exo terras for my D. diadema..
 

xhexdx

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Thanks everyone for the compliments.

I like your vivaria, your choices of containers are very attractive and the live plants add a great touch. I've been wondering, though, does the substrate layers have many benefits? It certainly looks nice, but I wasn't sure if it had any significance.
They create a natural filtration system for the water so it doesn't get stagnant.

Very beautiful. Dare I ask for instructions on what you did, or have you already posted it before?
I haven't posted instructions yet. I was inspired by AbraxasComplex's vivaria - I'll see if I can find the link to a presentation he put together about them.
 

synyster

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Amazing! Now I'm jealous.

I saw that presentation that AbraxasComplex made. That would be great if you found the link because I can't remember where I saw it from. But nice work, thumbs up ;)
 

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I know that in order to make this work it has to have low ventilation. How is yours ventilated? Did you drill small holes?
 

xhexdx

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Joe...is there a certain place where you find most of your containers?
I got one at Ross, one at Michael's, and three from T.J. Maxx. The third one is still empty - going to put a centipede in there once I find one.
 
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