Thanknyou and glad it can help you with one of your upcoming builds. Enjoy your creation.

Yea I'm saving this. I like the fans for airflow, most others don't have them

@@richardbinkley8487 they work great!. On another build of mine they have been going strong for 8 years.

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I was curious how they held up in a wet environment...I'm glad yours lasted that long!

@@richardbinkley8487 the build i did about 8 years ago was with a larger cpu fan is still the original fan. I'm hoping the 40mm fans hold up to the test of time as well. But ingot 4 of them for like 10 bucks off Amazon. So if they go out at least they are cheap and easy to replace. I'll update if they go out or in a years time as a follow up.

Wow... thank you the nice comment. You are inspiring me to build more. I learned a lot over the years through trial and error. Everything I learned went into this build. You are right, we cannot cut corners especially when it comes to water features if we want them to be successful. I foundnit importand to not rush it and take my time over every square inch of the process. Hope you enjoy building your paludarium and have fun!

There is no such thing as the "perfect" build ;) Don't hold yourself back from creating and making dream projects in fear of making mistakes : it might make you regret either the long wait or the smallest mistale you might make. If you have all the equipment and if you've done a thourough reasearch, go for it ! There is no rush to finish it in one sitting, if you are unsure about a creative decision, just take a break and regroup. I know I've held back many projects I wished I would have tried sooner

Nice work im making one for a snake that I've yet to get .. How does the great stuff hold up to water?

Holds up with no issues. They also sell a pond and stone that is black. But if you are covering it with drylok or something similar, there is no need to spend the extra $$$ for the color

Is the false bottom not supposed to be saturated?

This is great and I'm so happy you challenged yourself to learn something new. It will bring you joy for years to come! I'm glad you found my video helpful and have fun planting. Send me a pic on my Instagram when complete! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thanks for responding. I'm still tweaking a lot of things. It may be awhile before I risk putting critters in. I have a lot to learn still. I'll send a pic once plants go in and I finish up some loose ends. I'm too excited to start another one. I, for one, truly appreciate the time and effort you put into this video so people like me stand a chance. Thanks again!

That's awesome, I'm glad you found it useful! 🤘💯🤘

Of course and I'm glad you are able to build one with your son to watch an ecosystem evolve over the years! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thank you very much! It's growing in nice

Lol, maybe I'll have to say that in the next build 🤣. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

Thank you very much!

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed the build

Thanx bro! We all learn from each other for endless possibilities. Have fun with your build 🤘🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

Of course! Subscribe for more videos I'm working on 🙂

Thank you so much, and I'm glad my videos have helped you with your projects! I like your request, and I'll do an update on the enclosures soon for you. I just have to finish this current build I'm working on. Then do a 4 ways to add aid circulation to an enclosure. After that, I'll do an update video! Your support is valued. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

Thanx, and yeah the xps board works great. I'm glad I started using it in certain parts of builds. Thanx for your support. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

Thank you and glad you enjoyed the video!

Thank you. Start with a smaller, easier build and work your way up. I am currently putting together an easy/simple paludarium build. Hope to have it out in a month or so. 🤘💯🤘

Thank you for the comment, and I'm glad you were able to get something from it. I actually started making videos for my nephews, and it was a gargoyle gecko build lol. You will be surprised how many 10 isopods could multiple. I put about 20 in one of my arid ackie monitor builds and there are 100's now. I use that enclosure to seed others now. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

Thank you and glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you Robert🔥, your support is appreciated. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

Thanx bro, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🔥

Thank you and glad youbfound what you are looking for! Have fun building something for your Orchids!

Thank you and the lid you make is awesome. Turning point for the hobby! Let's collaborate and build something cool!

Thank you for the kind words. They can be intimidating but once you get started they somehow just fall into place as you keep building. Mistakes will be made and that's fine. Just need to correct them as they come. A lot of the things I have learned were trial and error. So I figured I'd make some videos to try and help the next person out. Enjoy building your own that's what it about.

Brad's Bioactive Builds thank you!

Of course, thanx for watching! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Of course, I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Have fun with your build. Feel free to ask any questions along the way. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Lol, we all started with our 1st build my friend! Take what you learned from your 1st one and build another when you're ready. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

Thanx bro, it is definitely one of my favorite builds to date. I'll have a simple DIY Paludarium build coming out in the next 2-3 weeks. Stay tuned and have fin woth your 2nd build. Lmk if you have any questions. 🤘💯🤘

Mos definitely man can’t wait to see he next one … so how long do you think it took u to build this one ?

@mikeconley6331 it took about a month, but j also had to factor in setting up the camera and getting the right angles. Realistically, including cure time, material in the mail, and waiting to advance because of that, I could have done it in 3 weeks

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

Thank you! A lot of thought went into how it would all function together. That's what I like to share. I remember years ago trying to figure a lot of this out on my own through trial and error. The most important thing I found is not cutting corners when it come to water lol.

@@bradsbioactivebuilds you sir, know what you are talking about

Thank you Scott! It was definitely a fun build that has grown in nicely! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

Thank you!

Thank you, and I'm glad you found it useful. Have fun with your build and lmk if you have any questions along the way! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thanks so much!

🤣🤣🤣 threw everything at the wall.... and it all stuck 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

Thanx bro 🤘😎🦎

Thank you! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

Thank you, and give it a go. It's fairly easy once you get started

False wall would be a great option. Bit as long as it's not tempered glass, drilling glass is easy, just nerve-wracking the 1st few times yoh do it 😂. I'm glad you got some ideas from this build. Still one of my favorites. Let me know ow if you have any questions along the way! 🤘💯🤘

Thank you 🤘💯🤘

Thank you 🤘💯🤘

Thats cool to hear. Thank you very much. I threw as much as I could at this build so it all worked as 1 unit. It's growing in crazy now. I'll have to do a 6 month or year update when it comes time.

@@bradsbioactivebuilds yeah!!! please do a 6 month or one year update! whenever you see that it’s truly worth showing! Don’t feel rushed if it’s slow to aclimate and fill in but the first thing I thought at the end of the video was damn?!?!?!? I wish I could see how this enclosure filled out and grew in! But like I said wait for the rite moment don’t rush it if it’s not rite… 🙏 make it climatic as you already rose above so many others 🫵🤘✌️looking forward to what grew in bro!!!

@@joelhowe632 definitely will bro! You gave me an idea to be able to put out more content to. Builds take a while to do aside from making and editing videos lol. An update would be much quicker and really show how these grow in and look totally different from when 1st planted. I rewatched this video the other day and it looks empty compared to now 😆 I have another empty 36x18x36 sitting next to it now and debating on what I should build it for... Thanks for your support.

Thank you, it was a fun build to do and is still doing amazing. I did do an updated video recently on it. I will have a another 36x18x18 easy DIY Paludarium build coming out in about 3 weeks. The 3D printed lid link is in the description. Check it out there. Have fin building! 🤘💯🤘

Thank you and I belive it is 1/8th inch. I got it from home depo by the plexiglass. The silicone in that section I found to work best. It's 100% silicone in a white tube with red on it. It's for plastics and animal safe once curred.

Thank you 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Troy definitely has some good videos out! The huge glass paludarium he did a few years back is amazing

Take on the challenge and build it. I'm sure you'll do great! Especially if you're having fin doing it! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

The hole size in the glass for the input exterior canister filter was the same or closest to (on the larger side) of the outside diameter of the hose. I went 4" above the waterline for this hole. Lmk if you have any questions. Her is a link for the drill bits I used for the glass Diamond Hole Saw, 15 pcs Diamond Drill Bits Set Glass Drill Bit Extractor Remover Tools for Glass, Ceramics, Porcelain, Ceramic Tile (1/4"-2") a.co/63INwm0

Thank you, Jathmin! If you have some extra glass laying around, do a test first. Butnit really is super simple. Just let the weight of the drill do the work. The airducts add so much to the build. I have the air flow blowing up bit I'm sure it can be done either way. I just thought it would be more natural to have the air/wind at the top. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thank you for you comment. I never knew how much could actually go into making a video until I started lol. I'm currently working on a PC fan video where I use 4 different examples. I'm just waiting on 1 more price tk the puzzle to make it a quick release and easy to remove. Hopefully soon. But I have noticed the vivariums and paludariums I put fans in do very well for the plants . Helps remove stagnant air. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thanks for your reply. I will most likely get my Paludarium started in about 6 to 8 months from now. I will be making my tank from upcycled plate glass taken out of a home. I do hope I end up seeing your video on the PC fans before I get started. Keep up the awesome work and thank you for everything.

@Heaven Graced awesome, glad you are going to build one! And yes, I'll have the video out by then. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

Thanx, it was definitely a fun build and I'll have an update video coming out in the next week. For my final dark coat I mixed quikrete into the drylok. In otherworldly there is drylok in every coat I apply. Hope this helps. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Awesome, that what's its all about! A community helping each other advance the hobby! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

​@@bradsbioactivebuildsyeah I am currently referencing this video for the air duct. Your videos are brilliant. Your effort is very inspiring.

@NeanderthalDogma thank you, i wish I would have used hot glue to attach the ducts to eachother, I forgot that's how I fmdid it abumout 8 years ago lol. Also when .asking the lid it is important to make sure it's a snug fit so nothing gets in. Have fun woth it and Lmk if you have questions as you build 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds oh no what was wrong with the hot glue?🤣🤣 i did because it was quicker, but i miggt have to tear it out. I made it a little to big for my tank dimensions so the left side is about half an inch from the wall.

@@bradsbioactivebuilds oh i misread that. Good. Lol. Yeah i used hot glue because didnt want to wait for the silicone. I will probably just cut off the ends and make it shorter maybe just on the left side. I couldnt get it as snug as you so i had to glue little ledges in the duct for the fan to sit on.

Thank you, I just had to cut some of it back a little bit because it was starting to grow in way to much lol. It may be to small of a fogger your using. I just added the pvc for cosmetic, and so the tub wouldn't need to make a 90° angle. This way it attaches to the pvc and the pvc does the 90° angle. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thank you. I live in the Chicago area and got it at the Chicago Reptile House. If you are not in the area I would look for reptile expos in your area. I'm sure you would find one there.

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm not sure how much I used but if I were to guess 4 silicones and 7 spray foam. Maybe less. 🤘💯🤘

I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Feel free to dm me on IG BradsBioactiveBuilds. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thank you. I just added the link to the fans in the discription.

Awesome, glad you are inspired to build your own. No I added in the sound effects to the lighting in the video. I don't have the Thunderstorm on a set schedule. I usually turn on the Thunderstorm if I'm showing the build to someone. But for everyday use it may be disturbing to animal inhabitants.

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I’m about ready to build my paludarium. I’m curious to see how your community of dart frogs, tree frogs, and gecko are doing together. Any issues with humidity for all three species. I’m thinking of having the same setup

@Remy Um glad to hear you are going to start your paludarium. When it comes to cohab I would suggest starting with dart and mourning geckos to get a feel for cohabitation. Once you feel confident and learning behaviors, go ahead and start thinking about adding tree frog. Currentl all 3 species are doing well. I have removed sine mourning geckos to another enclosure because of them being parthenogenetic. Make sure you have a large enclosure and make a lot of different areas and visual barriers. I found that when it comes to the water area, you can be successful while still maximizing surface area and water portion. Humidity is well. Have fun with your build and feel free to ask any questions. Best advice I can give is take your time with making water section secure and water tight. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you very much for your feedback, I will definitely take your advices. Keep up the good work on the channel.

@Remy Um of course anytime and thank you 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

I'm glad you found my channel and finding helpful. I just uploaded an update on this enclosure yesterday. Day 1 - day 662. I run the fans from 930am to 1130am, and 530pm to 730pm. I might add a half hour long duration in the middle ofnthose times after I mad some adjustments once the plants grow in some more (I trimmed a lot of them back) but the more plants the more I'll run them.

I am watching again and again this same video. Each time i watch i get more ideas. I will definitely watch your other videos . Thank a lot for the reply. Keep up the good work. Happy new year.

@AnoopAKumar-zs1ry awesome, there is definitely a lot going on in this build that all comes together real nice. The most important thing is you have fun while creating your enclosure. Lmk if you have any questions along the way! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Sure.. that was so nice of you. Thank you

I think it is something to be mindful of. I have added a lot of surface area with the background to where I was able to more then triple the usable space I lost from the water feature. I personally never had any issue with it but i monitor them closely. Another paludarium I have has 3 darts in it for 7 years now with jo issues. In this build video they both sit in the waterfall and have never gone into the "pond" area, even if there is a fruit fly in the water. I have seen them watch it and wait for the fly to climb out then eat it. Darts can swim they just aren't great at it, but for something like this they would be able to easily climb out if needed. When I first put them into this paludarium I placed them into the water so I would be there to observe them. They swam out just fine. I did this more then once to be sure and to also teach them what to do incase they go in when I'm not home. You can also get a camera that hooks up to wifi to do a Time-lapse and see if there are any issues.

Thank you and I'm glad you found this build helpful. Bumblebees are awesome and fairly bold. Love mine. I have a patreon, you can message me on there ir on my IG account and I can answer any questions or give opinions there! Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱 patreon.com/user?u=98339191

I'll post one on my IG tomorrow, I had plans on doing an update on it, but I had to move it to another room this weekend. So I had to dismantle it last minute. I might do a quick video putting it back together. But it is doing well, and I'm constantly having to cut back plants.

It's definitely a fun build to do. Currently have 2 glass frogs, 2 mourning geckos, colbolt, guppies, mystery snail, and some other fish. Thanx for watching and your support! Feel free to ask any further questions

Yes it would have but I wanted more coverage from end to end with light. The smaller on would have about 7" on each side not as lit up

Temps are usually around varying Top, hight 70's Mid, mid 70s Bottom, low 70s If I turn the water heater up, it can adjust the numbers above.

Anything is possible, and putting cork would hide it so it doesn't look like the lid is going to take off lol. I have one of my 1st paludarium builds in here that shoes a few ways on how I hide the fog from a top entry. It's not a full build but and overview. I think it's called tips and tricks somewhere in the thumbnail. But I found the plant growth will hide the origin of entry in a few months. Currently I just see fog working its way through the plants instead of the top. Not sure if my reply made sense lol Thanx for watching 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds that all makes sense. Love the videos.

It's an added benefit, but they were on sale. I usually quarantine plants for a little bit before adding. There is a fish store by me that I trust when it comes to plants and hitch hikers too.

Thanx for the question. No, it was not tempered glass. Exo Terra doesn't use tempered. Other fish tanks might, but it usually says if they are. You can search tricks using polarized sunglasses and see the difference between tempered and nontempered glass. But drilling glass is fairly easy. Just use water to cool the bit. A Jig will be your friend and add no pressure to the drill. Let the weight of the drill do the work. It usually takes me about 4-5 minutes to drill through 1/4"glass. Hope this helps 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

Thanx, and I used windows screen mesh. Hope this helps 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds ah thank you! Did it last/hold up? 😆

@nickcluley2390 yes it has, it's a measure so it won't weather or rip as easy like aluminum screening. I'll hopefully be uploading an update video Sunday otherwise for sure next Sunday

I do at times. Nothing to crazy. The drylok is fine e when I scrub it off with a toothbrush. 🤘💯🐢🐍🐸🦎

If you have a spare exo terra laying around give it a test run. Open the door and lift up and towards you. Making sure not to put your other hand on the topnof the frame. When you put it back in pit the top peg in the hole. Then slide the bottom peg along the bottom lip until it seats in the designated swing arm hole. If it's a real tight exoterra sometimes you can use a razor and cut 3-5 inches by just running the blade along the top outside rim of the frame/lid. There are some helpful videos also on KZfaq as well

Holds up great. But I also did a coat a day for like 10 or 12 days (overkill but I wanted to be safe not sorry, been there done that lol) No leaks, that I can tell evidence by waterline. I liked doing the xps board because it's a lot less pourise than spray foam. (Sprayfoam has more potential to not have everything covered), and it's a harder surface. Then Drylok the xps base in a few times. Then sprayfoam over that for details if wanted. Then, drylok over that.I hope that makes sense, lol. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢. I'll be doing a year update when the time comes

Thank you for watching and support. 3/4 is between 1/2 and 1 inch. I understand the no room part. I reorganize my basement, through out a lot of stuff and I was surprised how much room that gave me. Now it will be filled with reptiles and amphibians lol

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I want a pet frog especially dart frogs and my parents are NO!!! To them a dog or a cat is a pet but not a frog. My father says, "you can't take a lizard or a frog for a walk." Both of them are old school when it comes to pets. They said I can only have a pet frog after they pass. I don't want to happen anytime soon. They may be killjoys, but I still love them.

I'm not too well versed on current red eyed tree frog care. I don't want to say 1 way or the other. But the dart frogs have been doing great. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

I think it's mixed opinions. Facts are they are not great swimmers but can swim out of water. My Blue Azureus Tinctorius in another build for the last 8+ years have done great with a water feature. In this build my colbolts are doing well. I watch them to make sure there is not an issue. If there is they get moved out. They do not use the pond section but I often see them haning out in or in the waterfall. I do loose some floor space for them with the pond but I built the hardscape background in a way to maximize surface area to make up for that. They seem happy in this enclosure. Eating well. Out and about always coming out to see what I'm doing in the animal room. With that being said I do suggest an experience keeping only keep a pond area and watch for signs of stress. I have also put them in the water to watch them get out with ease and so if they did go in when I was not around they would know exactly where to go and how to get out. Each time their instinct too over and they got onto land with no problem. Hope this answer helps.

I said, "The water pass through," not water faster. I did have to listen to it a few time though. It does sound like I say water faster lol. But to your comment. I have noticed that when plant leaves from the canopy fall into the water, they will end up on the screen (water pass through), so in a way, it won't make it to the back chamber. Keeping the back chamber as debris free as possible.

dart frogs and mourning geckos with some fish and added 2 african dwarf frogs. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

I think it's mixed opinions. Facts are they are not great swimmers but can swim out of water. My Blue Azureus Tinctorius in another build for the last 8+ years have done great with a water feature. In this build my colbolts are doing well. I watch them to make sure there is not an issue. If there is they get moved out. They do not use the pond section but I often see them haning out in or in the waterfall. I do loose some floor space for them with the pond but I built the hardscape background in a way to maximize surface area to make up for that. They seem happy in this enclosure. Eating well. Out and about always coming out to see what I'm doing in the animal room. With that being said I do suggest an experience keeping only keep a pond area and watch for signs of stress. I have also put them in the water to watch them get out with ease and so if they did go in when I was not around they would know exactly where to go and how to get out. Each time their instinct too over and they got onto land with no problem. Hope this answer helps.

Looks like the website changed. Hebis selling them through frog daddy frogsnfrags.square.site/exoterra-replacement-lids

I have not had this issue. I make sure I clean the glass with rubbing alcohol. You can put down some silicone 1st to reinforce it, too. If I only did the back wall, I would proply run into some issues, but with 3 sides done, it also helps hold it in place. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Honestly never thought about that. But hasn't been an issue. I'm sure spring tails are able get there if needed. But that's one of the reasons I added the airduct, to have airflow to prevent mold.

I get it from menards hardware store. But whatever you use, use 100% silicone

It's a fun tank to build in. A lot of different options you can create! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐢🐍🌱

Hello from America! I was just over in the Mediterranean last year. It was truly amazing. I used polystyrene 10+ years ago, covered in a few layers of grout. It seemed to hold up fine. I don't believe the polystyrene would hold up with just paint. Bc it's not as dense as the insulation board and may puncture easily and not water tight. You could always grout it and add paint to your last layer of grout to get the color you want. I heard it's hard to get drylok in Europe? 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Good morning mate! thank you so much for replying. I've been watching your videos all night yesterday and it's very interesting. You take time to explain calmly and in detail. It's hard to get drylok in Europe and harder to get it in Malta, we are a very small island and with limited stock. I will try perhaps to get some from Amazon or Ebay. I am planning to start my build end of February, it's y very first Paladarium and I will for sure use your videos for reference. Thanks again mate, I will have more questions for sure :)

@Linwood283 of course, and I'm glad you found my channel. Have fun building your 1st paludarium! As you're working on it and have questions, don't hesitate to ask. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐸🐢

Thanx 🤘💯🐢🐍🐸🦎

Great question. I've done both. I used to run 24/7. Now I run for a few hours a day from 8am to 9am & 1pm-4pm. Great stuff is fine to be in the water after if is fully cured. Hope this helps

100% silicone. DAP is the brand.

Good question, it really depends on the kind of wood thay is used. Cork bark holds up very well with humidity. The ghost wood holds up well to but will go through a mold process (normal with most things as it acclimates) but will clear up in a week or 2. The drift wood and spider wood have no issues. The foam has no issues what so ever. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

Grape wood is not ideal for humid environments, I learned the hard way years ago.

I've kept darts in small paludarium bodied water or large paludariums with a lot of usable space. Over the last 10 yearsbi have not had an issue. I purposely place them into water once new to the enclosure so I can see them swim out. Since doing so, i have never seen them enter the water. If I had a concern they would not be in there. They are not great swimmers but can still get out if needed based on the initial time seeing them in. Butbonce again I have not seen them jump, fall or enter the water on their own. I would suggest if you are new to dart frogs to not do this on your 1st go around.

It's a plastic. I found a 4x8 sheet at home depo. Use the GE silicone by thay section as well. It's white and red tube ment for plastics and also 100% silicone. It's maybe only a 1/4" thick. I'll add it to the description. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢

@@bradsbioactivebuilds thank you!!

Yes it is. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Not sure. I I would think 4-5 on this build. You can always fold tinfoil over the nozzle to use it later if you are foaming in sections. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐍🐸

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Thank you Mark, I wouldn't know where to start as far as a price point would be to where it would be worth my time and the consumers' $. But feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram with what you had in mind. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

It can be a controversial topic. And I wouldn't suggest it to new dart frog keepers. With that being said, in order this to be successful, I need to have a backup enclosure ready if it doesn't work out during any time of them living in here. I had a previous paludarium that had 3 blue azureus living in there for 8 years. The tricks i have found are to make a larger than needed land area. This can also be achieved by doing 3 walls of the background. Make it easy for them to climb out of the water. They are not great swimmers, but they are going to have a natural instinct to swim out of the water rather than sink like a rock. I will actually place them into the water when they 1st get into the enclosure so I can supervise them swimming out a few time incase they accidentally fall in later on. But I'm still yet to lose a dart due to drowning. I also don't keep 2 females in an enclosure to reduce them wrestling and drowning 1 another. I also keep a close eye on them while living in the enclosure. I think it comes down to the individual frog and their behavior rather than a blanket statement. With all that being said, nothing is 100% guaranteed. Definitely do your research and do what you are comfortable with if you decide to go either way. Hope this helps. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thank you very much. I really appreciate your reply. I've seen a lot of videos and a few take this approach but you're the first creator to reply to my question. Thank you very much.

Good question. I remove the cork bark "lid" I made over the top of the lid I made with the corrugated plastic door I made in the top of the airduct itself. Then, just pull the fan out by the cord. To put a new fan in, I just set it into the airduct and push it down slowly with a ruler applying even pressure. 🤘💯🐢🐍🐸🦎

Hard to say. Aside from exo terra maybe between 400 and 500. That's including lights etc. It's hard to gauge bc I had some supplies from other builds I bought in bulk

About a month give or take. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Yes it has been holding up well. But I started using polygem Zoopoxy since I build this enclosure. For my next paludarium build I will be using that over the corrugated plastic to make it even more secure! Hope that helps 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

Thanks links to the zoopoxy I'm planning on doing a build.. YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER

@Javier-kr5vx of course. I have some links to polygem Zoopoxy in my last video I uploaded. It also goes over how to ally it. Thank you for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

That's one I don't remember and forgot to add in the video. But all I did was bring the hose to Ace Hardware Store and test fitted some washers till it found the right one. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸

I let the drylok dry/cure for 10 days after my last coat. Than give it a good spray down. If you add water to a water section naturally the water will seem cloudy until all the minerals settle. I sometimes, however, fill up the water section without substrate and run it for a day or 2 then drain and proceed with process

@@bradsbioactivebuilds I see what happened. I didn't let mine dry anywhere near as long. I think I waited a day, maybe just 5hrs or so, until it looked fully dry. If there's a next time I'll be sure to wait a lot longer. Thx

@shrivalup hope there is a next time for you. A lot of the things I have learned have been by asking questions and trial and error. I've learned it's not a race to finish and to over engineer so hopefully I don have to go back in for a major repair after it's up and running.

I made the airduct with fans. 3D PRINTED LID: link for the lid www.frogsnfrags.com If you can't get ahold of him, message me on Instagram and I'll get you in touch with him. Thanx for watching. 🤘💯🦎🐢🐸🐍

P.S the lids are amazing!