My 20g Vivarium

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I just thought I'd share this with you guys. Also, is my lighting overkill? On the left end is a 14w Flourescent that puts out nearly natural light, and on the right end is a 42w Incadescent, which acts kinda like a heating lamp for the Fiveline skink.

    Also for the botanists, I have 4-5" of organic topsoil, is this sufficient? I mist twice a day.
     

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    Va Reef, Jun 25, 2011
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Here's the inhabitants, sorry for the over exposure and such, also the skink picture is older, there is no longer clay in my tank.

    Burgandy Ficus
    Baby Jade Plant
    Croton
    Fiveline Skink
     

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  3. project1

    project1 Spaghetti Worm

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    looks pretty good to me! never tried to make a planted tank but i always had bearded dragons so they would prob eat it all
     
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  4. Indiana Boy

    Indiana Boy Coral Banded Shrimp

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    some reefer,
    great looking vivarium. They have always fascinated me. Great work and thanks for sharing!
     
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  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Very nice, as long as the plants are happy and growing well then the lighting is good. I think the soil depth will be OK since you do not have a lot of plants. You may want to water the area around the Croton and Ficus.
     
    2in10, Jun 27, 2011
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