use a kitA
paludarium is an excellent way to replicate a natural environment, but how can you be sure you have everything you'll need
for the habitat? A hobbyist's best bet is to get a foolproof aquarium/terrarium kit with integrated filtration and built-in
lighting. That way, every component is a perfect fit, and you'll just need to decide on an appropriate heater. A system like
the
Waters Edge BIO-Habitat, is our most complete biotope and offers you hassle-free paludarium setup.
choose
a themeTo achieve a successful paludarium, focus your aquascaping and stocking plans around a specific
region, species, or community grouping. Make a sketch of the paludarium layout that you want to achieve. This will help you
pinpoint the materials necessary to create your environment. In order to create a realistic paludarium, wood,
rock,
plants,
fish, reptiles, amphibians, and more can be used in combination to create a unique and natural-looking waterscape. Be creative!
You can arrange your aquarium entirely according to your own tastes and preferences.
plants
In
a paludarium, plants play a major role in achieving your overall theme. There is a large and diverse range of plants you can
use in your paludarium. Be sure you purchase both land and aquatic plants to create a natural-looking habitat. Plants that
are tolerant of high humidity and moisture, like various ivy, java fern and anubias plants, are ideal for paludarium environments.
species
Restraint
and patience are very important. Avoid overpopulating your paludarium or you'll find water quality very difficult to maintain.
Also, when establishing a new system, introduce only a few species at a time over several weeks - if not months. When selecting
species for your paludarium, it is very important to research each species in order to be sure that they are compatible with
each other.
FISH: Friendly community species, such as guppies, platys, tetra, hatchetfish, and many more, will do well in a paludarium environment.
AMPHIBIANS: Amphibians such as newts, salamanders, and some species of toads would make an excellent addition
to a paludarium. They thrive in a high-humidity, damp environment and spend time on land and in the water. Certain reptiles
may also benefit from the environment a paludarium provides.
maintenance
Once
created, your paludarium will require little maintenance. Perform a daily check of the water level, fish and species health,
and plant growth. Weekly 30% water changes are important in order to remove toxins from the aquarium water and to achieve
optimum species and plant health. Yellow leaves and overgrown plants should be pruned and thinned out as needed. A paludarium
is a unique and creative alternative to the traditional reptile display. Take an adventure and design a one-of-a-kind paludarium
your reptile and aquatic friends will go wild for.
