Very sorry everybody, I accidentally had comments turned off. Please NOW you can ask any questions you may have and or share your info :D

the way i think i can easily do this😭 you do this build so perfect!

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

haha! you got it I showed you how. :D Thank you though, I appreciate the compliment

Beautiful design.

Brilliant. Looks incredible. Subbed

Very nicely done. I just completed a 120 gallon vivarium myself. Like your style

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man! thats a great size to work with, and thanks! Im slow at updating the vids but I have more coming soon

Looks great!

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! You have some gorgeous builds yourself

Woow 👍

Incredible video, very relaxing and informative!

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I lost access to this account, im on my other one, thank you!

Outstanding build!!! 😲🤩 Added up near the top of my list of inspiration videos as I embark on my first smallish (30x30x60H cm) dwarf tree froggie paludarium!! 💚

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I lost access to this account, im on my other one, that will be a great build!

Beautifulllll

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

❤😁😁

Cureently building my first paludarium. Its a Diy build that measures 5x2x4.5 ft, so roughly 336 gallons. It will be a multispecies set up im judt still deciding on what species i shall use

First of all, very nice and stunning setup. Very impressive. May i ask, do u use the same ABG mix on the wall as the ground. Sorry, I'm really new in this. Now still learning before i start my first project.

Hello! I just saw your Paladarium! Its *AWESOME*!! Can you tell me more about the plants you put in there? I'm trying to re-do my Leopard gecko's tank{just got a 120-gal. Tank} and want to go with More LIVE plants, put in a small waterfall/drinking feature for him, put in a "clean-up crew", and a complete dirt/sand/Saphram moss{think I spelled it wrong! Sorry! Lol} substrate on bottom, to put my plants in. I've already introduced him to some LIVE Succulent plants & he *LOVES* them!❤️🌱 I would Appreciate ANY "Suggestions"/"Help" You could Offer! Thank You!🤗

I really like it. What are the benefits of an enclosed water feature? Also what are the two inlets / outlets at the back for? (the two white pipes installed at ground level on the far sides of the terrarium?). Thanks, it looks amazing

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I lost access to this account, im on my other one, I used mine for fish to live in a more controlled environment. And the two pipes on the corners are drains that go into a sump.

Awesome! What was the black material you were cutting at the very beginning?

@gunschel

2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know as well :)

@bradypusgaming5142

2 жыл бұрын

I want to know too :/ sadly he isn’t responding :(

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

@@gunschel Foamex! or Expanded PVC sorry for the late reply haha

Looks cool! Currently making a paludarium for my newts, just wondering is that lava rock or charcoal that is used 22.53

I've been looking everywhere in Arizona for the black plastic/foam board stuff. I know you can't use certain craft store types because it's not waterproof but I seriously can't figure out where to buy it. If you're in the US where did you buy it?

@troysefff

Жыл бұрын

I buy it from a plastics manufacturer in my area, its called Foamex or expanded PVC

This is a year old, but figured I may as well ask. What is the difference in foam with your 2 drainage layers? The 2nd layer looks less coarse, I don't know if that was intentional and if so for what reason. Regardless, this is such a cool build! I love the water feature in the middle idea and actually may fit in well with one that I'm working on now

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I lost access to this account, im on my other one, the difference in those two layers is the foams pore size, I use the course on the bottom and the fine on top, allows for better water flow, and the fine atop keeps the soil up there from falling in.

What is the plastic you build the overflow with and where do you get it?

Death fucking rocks \m/ this is too good for so few views; if you spoke it would be right up there with serpadesign and antscanda

Great build! I'm going to be doing one in a similar Biotope gallery style I'm curious why you decided to use coco fiber/husk for your substrate/silicon concealment. In my experience I've only had it last about 2-4 years before it decomposes and turns to mud in the drainage layer or falls off the background. Biotope gallery uses peat moss since it is acidic and live moss will grow on it ten times better than coco fiber. How is the moss growing on your build so far?

@shazrilidrees2161

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean peat moss is better than coco fiber for paludarium?

@othernaturenate

2 жыл бұрын

@@shazrilidrees2161 for the background, yes, but as a planting substrate it can become waterlogged. If it is drained well on the background it is a better concealment medium for silicone since live moss grows on it better than coco fiber.

@shazrilidrees2161

2 жыл бұрын

@@othernaturenate i have another question. What would be best for paludarium, using foam sponge as a base or using pebbles?

@othernaturenate

2 жыл бұрын

@@shazrilidrees2161 Either can work well if the sponge has a ppi of 20 or greater. Eventually, however, it will get impacted with substrate and detritus. If weight is a concern then sponge can be a good option. I prefer hardwood lump charcoal or activated carbon stratified with lava rock pebbles. Lava rock won't degrade over time and slowly releases nutrients like potassium and phosphorus for the plants while still being lightweight, well draining, and good filtration medium. I have seen all three materials used together with good success as well.

@shazrilidrees2161

2 жыл бұрын

@@othernaturenate thanks matee🙌🏻

Looks sick. What is the furry looking fern type little plant dead center right above the rock at 27:35?

@missunderstood2647

2 жыл бұрын

Plumosus fern

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

yeah what they said below is correct, thanks man!

I’ve seen people use expanding foam but what’s the black/brownish stuff?

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

The black stuff is the pond and stone expanding foam, and the brown is a mixture of coco fiber and orchid bark that I am adhereing to the foam after carving with silicone at 12:25

Can you give plant list and the misting system your using ? I tried the Monsoon and it’s pretty crapy system

@Poeticfloetic

5 ай бұрын

*you're

@Poeticfloetic

5 ай бұрын

*crappy

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

Hey, I lost access to this account, im on my other one, I use the Mist King system, its great.

can I download? for practice at home

@troysefff

5 ай бұрын

yeah go for it, thanks for asking

What is the black sheet that you cut in the beginning? I’ve tried messaging biotope gallery about it but I haven’t gotten a response. I would really appreciate it because I’m holding off from my build until I know this information!

@newport_exotics5575

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, sorry for the late reply, but that is called Foamex, or expanded PVC sheet. Took me about 3 months to find a good source for it in my area, but half of that was searching for what it was called, then Biotope got back to me in a comment I left, and he confirmed it was foamex that he uses as well. You can use the lighter stuff that cuts more like foam, or you can use the hard sheet that I use here if its a larger build. Look for a custom plastics fabricator near you, if you walk in and explain, they might give you free scrap pieces that are more than enough to use for this application.

Hi, your videos are great! I have followed you, can you please review a Mr. Reptile? If you wish, I will mail you the item for free.

@troysefff

Жыл бұрын

Hi, yeah sorry for the late reply, I had to re make this account and now is under the name Newport-Exotics id love to review it though