Awesome video as always. Love the "voice over". Definitely keep this as an ongoing series! Ordered some of the filter media to try on my next tank. Thanks for the inspiration
you really know how to do this right. I set up my first vivarium over two years ago and I'm finally going to re do it right this time. thanks for the help
these videos have really helped me build my vivariums, thanks for the amazing work, just got my first two tanks completed... fully BIOACTIVE of course.
Loved the macro shots. Not enough of that on YT. Super enjoyable watch. Maybe between now and the 4 month update, you can do a quick runaround of the upkeep/maintenance of the build (lighting, timing, misting, drainage, etc.) I did see a hole in the back right of the tank in Part 1, but would be interested to see how that is connected etc.
Keep up the videos. Very helpful for me being a beginner in the vivarium building. Love your work. The drylock looks amazing in my tank! Thanks for the tip. :)
Love the details on the frogs (definitely continue using that macro)and yes we would love an update on the tank. You may have posted it already since I am late here. I will check to see if you in fact have posted an update.
I'm going to build a 4x2x2 ft vivarium using an aquarium the filter pads as a base is so much better and easier than substrate as a drainage layer. I currently keep Arena Blanca darts and will be using this style build 🙌🙌
That tank is so cool! Goals for sure. I definitely want to see the update in 4 months. Crazy how long the background takes to fill. I have one that is still about 80% of java moss after 8 months.
Silly to ask, but can you post a video when you can about how to setup a bromeliad? I’ve been struggling on 1. Keeping it alive 2. Setting it into place
Looks Great !!! Of course we want to see more updates Troy can't wait to see the new residents. The camera looks great the detail on the frog is so sharp. Keep up your amazing work!!
I’m really trying to do something like this but I’m starting small with just a 2 gallon jar and a few plants I got from Josh’s frogs some springtails and isopods, but I don’t see them around. I see a lot of the springtails though.
Congratulations on the excellent setup and the final job. Are you able to put the list of the plant names?!! Specially the orchids. They look awesome. Thanks in advance,
Really enjoyed that! Beautiful images! Like to see that update in the future! (Question..also silicone between the driftwood and the foam/ Hydrolon?) Really detailed images!! Keep sending them.👍🏻
Loving all yours videos. Question, I start 6 month's ago and many people tell me to remove my moss, for all bacterial can create and is not good for dart frogs. Is that true?
Hi Troy, could you please make an update video on that vivarium? How is your overall experience with hygrolon? I read some posts, that it is not suited to grow moss on it. Greetings from Germany!
Curious how you plant your larger aroids and philodendrons? Are they just bare root in the moss and filter media or substrate? No soil? Thank you, love your channel!
How do the plants grow long term without nutrients from substrate? I know many of these plants do just fine with air light and water but some of them I thought would need more. Absolutely gorgeous tank and perfect for the frogs
Loved these videos troy , im going to do a build like this for my Mossy frogs , what cameras are you using ? and lighting ,? your growth rate on those plants is fantastic , really enjoy your content and would love to see an update on this build 👍
Hi, a very beautiful terrarium! I would love to have regular updates on how it is doing and particularly how the plants that you glued are doing. Also I have a couple of questions. You do not use anything to warm up your terrarium ? And do you use any fertilizer for your orchids ? Thank you
Troy, this is a fantastic video. Subscribed to the channel. I would love to know what you are using for the terrarium. I am about to kick off a build similar to yours and I am going to want a tank of equal size. I know it is a lot of work, but if you make instructional videos like this in the future, I know that people like me would benefit greatly from a “parts” list to keep it all straight. Thank you so much for taking the time to put the video together and share!
1st of all, i would surely like update video's on this one. I just got a second hand tank which i want to use for 2 D. leucomelas and i am gonna take this tank as an example to build mine ( coz it looks so awesome!!!). But got some questions... What lightning do you use? Can you list the plants u used, coz i can't get the right names (not english speaking, sorry...). How do you secure the bromeliads? And last one, do you just put the moss on the wood or glue it? Thanx in advance and sorry for the many questions... I just want to make sure i know everything before i start the build.
Really nice! Inspirational as I begin the first build. How do the active micro bio-fauna do with the pond filter bottom instead of traditinal drainage layer, barrier and substrate?
So there’s still moss and leaf litter and sweet pods, micro fauna doesn’t necessarily need dirt and substrate, They need correct conditions and things to feed on... which they have
Tank is awesome, can I ask where are you getting your water pump, I have looked on Amazon and a few other places but not having any luck for the size you are talking about.
Thanks, yeah appearantly people from my Instagram live streams and went and bought them all up lol! Just search on Amazon for a 80gph submersible pump.... something should be comparable
I love this layout of your vivarium, I have two questions though. 1 : If i understand correctly you did not make this vivarium bioactive, how do you keep it clean ? 2: In your build you used this sort of filter material as a drainage layer, how does that work out ? i have 5 tanks right now and all are bioactive. I would like to try a different way of building a new vivarium for my frogs because the vivarium they are in right now seems to become a little to small for them. Because i made these tanks bioactive they do very well, and so i was wondering if that would also be the case if i use your method of the build. Not that i doubt it will work, but will it sustain for a long time. I hope you can give me some answers because i really need to start my build. Greetings from The Netherlands, Stephan.
In my tanks I use mainly cuttings of plants from other established tanks, which have springtails and isopods in there. So the tanks have lots of microfauna. The tanks stay clean, the foam sponge filter mat has been working out very well... I’ve been using it for a little over a year and so far, no problems
Can you please reply to me with the name of the plants?Im not a native speaker and its a bit hard to understand with the exception of java moss..did you glue the moss on the branch?
Hey man, looks great! Do you ever put planters in your background? I’ve tried in my last couple tanks and filled with sphagnum but always dry up and barely absorb water.
Hi Troy, have you noticed any adverse effects from using just the sponge filter at the bottom of this tank rather than the usual drainage layer & liner etc?
I know this is an older video but I am wondering about your light placement. I am currently getting ready to replace my lighting with a Skylight mini set up. Are you setting them directly on top, or hanging them ? Are you using any type of controller? I have been able to grow most plants without issue but moss does give me some troubles. At this point I'm thinking the light is too bright as my moss does well in shaded areas and not so good out in the open. This is in an Exo Terra 18w x 24T
@@TroyGoldberg Can you possibly give me a link to one of them ? I have a old 60 G tank that I am about to start working on. Think 75 G tank/w one foot cut off of the length. I'm just not really happy with the height of it. But I have measured and found that after using 5" of substrate that I can reach the bottom in order to work in the vivarium. This limits how tall the plants can be. So a vivarium like you have where the front comes off would allow for taller plants. Been using a regular 10 G tank for a year just to see if I can keep it alive. No point in doing a 60 G if you can't keep the 10 G alive.
steven curbow the tanks are drilled, so when the water level gets to certain height it drains off... the most water I’ll have in the bottom of the tank is about 1.5”
@@TroyGoldberg I see the drain hole you are referring to when you build the vivarium! I look forward to hearing more about what you think of the pond filter. If it works out well my next vivarium I would love to build one with a lower false bottom like this one.
I just found your video! Do you know what species of orchids you added to this tank? I’d love to add some to the one I’m building, but am having difficulty finding the smaller species.
Just found your channel, Troy. Love the work you do. But I have a question: 4 months later, how do you think the tank is behaving without an actual substrate. I'm starting a new vivarium in a few weeks and I'm very curious what you think about the foam "substrate"
Thanks, Troy. That answer is wonderful, but makes my decision much more difficult as I just watched your drip wall video last night and now I want one of those, but I'll have to try to figure out how to incorporate a pump into a slanted bottom tank. Ordering a tank from Protean this week, but now I may just say forget the slanted bottom so I can have some standing water along the edges.
I do a lot of field herping and every time I flip a rock or board with lots of isopods underneath, I have to tell anyone around me how BIOACTIVE it is!!
PLEASE keep us updated on the terrarium...I can't believe how beautiful this turned out already!!! would love to see more ideas!!!
That “Bioactive” drop hits you like a Flash bang😂
BIOACTIVE!!! Lol. Good job on the video. Looking forward to seeing it grow.
DU DU DU DU.~~~!!!! B I O A C T I V E ~!
Awesome video as always. Love the "voice over". Definitely keep this as an ongoing series! Ordered some of the filter media to try on my next tank. Thanks for the inspiration
Awesome man..can't believe that's two months growth ur pulling my leg..lol..new lens is sick great close ups..B I O A C T I V E ! !
you really know how to do this right. I set up my first vivarium over two years ago and I'm finally going to re do it right this time. thanks for the help
Feeling inspired.
Please keep us updated.
I would love to see an update!!! The pool filter substrate will be in my next build. I'd love to see how it's doing. Thanks!!
these videos have really helped me build my vivariums, thanks for the amazing work, just got my first two tanks completed... fully BIOACTIVE of course.
yes please keep us updated on this tank, it is absolutely beautiful !
Loved the macro shots. Not enough of that on YT. Super enjoyable watch. Maybe between now and the 4 month update, you can do a quick runaround of the upkeep/maintenance of the build (lighting, timing, misting, drainage, etc.) I did see a hole in the back right of the tank in Part 1, but would be interested to see how that is connected etc.
Dope viv!!! Drawing inspiration from this build for my new 36x18x36 display orchidarium!
Keep up the videos. Very helpful for me being a beginner in the vivarium building. Love your work. The drylock looks amazing in my tank! Thanks for the tip. :)
Just finished my first drylok background after watching part 1. Looks dope.
What gecko is in your pfp?
@@baker4132 gonatodes caudiscutatus
@@mattblake9936 wow they’re gorgeous
Hey Troy! Keep up that grind. the dart frog community and I are counting on it =D
the macro lens is dope.
Really nice! Would love to see an update of the tank in some months!
Love the details on the frogs (definitely continue using that macro)and yes we would love an update on the tank. You may have posted it already since I am late here. I will check to see if you in fact have posted an update.
Update as much as possible please. Looks fantastic. Thank you. And the new camera gear is great.
I'm going to build a 4x2x2 ft vivarium using an aquarium the filter pads as a base is so much better and easier than substrate as a drainage layer. I currently keep Arena Blanca darts and will be using this style build 🙌🙌
Brilliant build! Yes please give us an update.
good job troy
Looks great! Great vid! Nice macro lens, what ya using?
That tank is so cool! Goals for sure. I definitely want to see the update in 4 months. Crazy how long the background takes to fill. I have one that is still about 80% of java moss after 8 months.
Love this tank !!
Thanks
Silly to ask, but can you post a video when you can about how to setup a bromeliad? I’ve been struggling on 1. Keeping it alive 2. Setting it into place
Either glue it one the wood with silicone or tie it around the branch with a thin rope
Looks Great !!! Of course we want to see more updates Troy can't wait to see the new residents. The camera looks great the detail on the frog is so sharp. Keep up your amazing work!!
Magnifique !! 👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Did you mention "BIOACTIVE"??? Oh wait, you did!!! LOL
Great video...as per usual!
Awesome build!! I just stumbled upon your channel and went down a rabbit hole watching your videos. Great stuff man!
Yes definitely do another update! This is amazing and ur making me want to start one.
Yes keep us updated plz!
Please keep us updated
Do Do Do Dooov Bioactive! lol Vivarium is looking great
Let’s see this now!
I’m really trying to do something like this but I’m starting small with just a 2 gallon jar and a few plants I got from Josh’s frogs some springtails and isopods, but I don’t see them around. I see a lot of the springtails though.
Awesome mate thanks for sharing 👌
AMAZING! Congratulations!
De Too amazing 😎
Congratulations on the excellent setup and the final job. Are you able to put the list of the plant names?!! Specially the orchids. They look awesome.
Thanks in advance,
Was gonna ask how well the microfauna do without substrate. Very interesting build!
It does just fine
What light do you use? Your tank is so amazing! 😍
Really enjoyed that! Beautiful images! Like to see that update in the future!
(Question..also silicone between the driftwood and the foam/ Hydrolon?)
Really detailed images!! Keep sending them.👍🏻
Nope, go back and watch part 1, it goes over how everything is attached
Oke watched part one, think I missed that part...will watch it again. Thanks!!
Loving all yours videos. Question, I start 6 month's ago and many people tell me to remove my moss, for all bacterial can create and is not good for dart frogs. Is that true?
Hi Troy,
could you please make an update video on that vivarium? How is your overall experience with hygrolon? I read some posts, that it is not suited to grow moss on it.
Greetings from Germany!
Excellent information sir 🙏 Thank you so much. Sir how often do we have to sprinkle it ?
Love the new camera and PLEASE do an update!!
Curious how you plant your larger aroids and philodendrons? Are they just bare root in the moss and filter media or substrate? No soil? Thank you, love your channel!
That’s correct
How do the plants grow long term without nutrients from substrate? I know many of these plants do just fine with air light and water but some of them I thought would need more. Absolutely gorgeous tank and perfect for the frogs
Everything has been growing amazingly without the nutrients from the soil
Yes please on updates Troy :) ... also what macro lense is it you are using ?
Loved these videos troy , im going to do a build like this for my Mossy frogs , what cameras are you using ? and lighting ,? your growth rate on those plants is fantastic , really enjoy your content and would love to see an update on this build 👍
Sony a6600…. Led shoplights 6000k
Hi, a very beautiful terrarium! I would love to have regular updates on how it is doing and particularly how the plants that you glued are doing. Also I have a couple of questions. You do not use anything to warm up your terrarium ? And do you use any fertilizer for your orchids ? Thank you
Troy, this is a fantastic video. Subscribed to the channel. I would love to know what you are using for the terrarium. I am about to kick off a build similar to yours and I am going to want a tank of equal size. I know it is a lot of work, but if you make instructional videos like this in the future, I know that people like me would benefit greatly from a “parts” list to keep it all straight. Thank you so much for taking the time to put the video together and share!
Look back a little bit on my channel I show how to build one
Awesome Troy, I will. Love your channel, sir.
precious vivarium, what types of moss do you have
1st of all, i would surely like update video's on this one. I just got a second hand tank which i want to use for 2 D. leucomelas and i am gonna take this tank as an example to build mine ( coz it looks so awesome!!!). But got some questions... What lightning do you use? Can you list the plants u used, coz i can't get the right names (not english speaking, sorry...). How do you secure the bromeliads? And last one, do you just put the moss on the wood or glue it?
Thanx in advance and sorry for the many questions... I just want to make sure i know everything before i start the build.
Really nice! Inspirational as I begin the first build. How do the active micro bio-fauna do with the pond filter bottom instead of traditinal drainage layer, barrier and substrate?
So there’s still moss and leaf litter and sweet pods, micro fauna doesn’t necessarily need dirt and substrate, They need correct conditions and things to feed on... which they have
Tank is awesome, can I ask where are you getting your water pump, I have looked on Amazon and a few other places but not having any luck for the size you are talking about.
Thanks, yeah appearantly people from my Instagram live streams and went and bought them all up lol! Just search on Amazon for a 80gph submersible pump.... something should be comparable
When you plant the vivarium. Am I seeing it right that you don’t need soil for these plants to grow?
I love this layout of your vivarium, I have two questions though.
1 : If i understand correctly you did not make this vivarium bioactive, how do you keep it clean ?
2: In your build you used this sort of filter material as a drainage layer, how does that work out ?
i have 5 tanks right now and all are bioactive. I would like to try a different way of building a new vivarium for my frogs because the vivarium they are in right now seems to become a little to small for them. Because i made these tanks bioactive they do very well, and so i was wondering if that would also be the case if i use your method of the build. Not that i doubt it will work, but will it sustain for a long time.
I hope you can give me some answers because i really need to start my build.
Greetings from The Netherlands,
Stephan.
In my tanks I use mainly cuttings of plants from other established tanks, which have springtails and isopods in there. So the tanks have lots of microfauna. The tanks stay clean, the foam sponge filter mat has been working out very well... I’ve been using it for a little over a year and so far, no problems
That macro lens is 🔥 Can you give us the details on it? I want to use this for my bees!
About to make an update please on this magnificent scape...
Can you please reply to me with the name of the plants?Im not a native speaker and its a bit hard to understand with the exception of java moss..did you glue the moss on the branch?
What kind of orchids are in this build? Looking for some suggestions for dwarf orchids and other tiny leafed plants.
Pleurothallis grobyi
I love your palidarums can you tell me where you purchased your tank from ? I would like to build 1 . Thank you
I build them myself
what type of pump have you used to run the "waterfall"? Had one in my last build, but was way to noisy :(
Quick Question, Can you put substrate straight on the filter media or should I put a substrate barrier in between just to be safe?
Yeah you can put substrate directly on top of the foam if you want
Do you have a mini atomizer that has a splash guard that you’d recommend?
Hey troy, is the tank BIOACTIVE??!!???!?
Hey man, looks great!
Do you ever put planters in your background? I’ve tried in my last couple tanks and filled with sphagnum but always dry up and barely absorb water.
Lee Grimason I’d advise using actual soil substrate in your planters, topped off with moss.
Hi Troy, have you noticed any adverse effects from using just the sponge filter at the bottom of this tank rather than the usual drainage layer & liner etc?
Nope
Troy Goldberg's Tropical Garage wanting to setup a tank soon. Just getting all the plants together. Thanks for the response👍🏻
Any update on the foam substrate? Would you continue using that going forward?
How many frogs could you keep in this tank
Where do you buy glass if you don’t mind me asking?
How did you keep the water from flowing into the substrate? (Not the other way around)
There is no substrate
I know this is an older video but I am wondering about your light placement. I am currently getting ready to replace my lighting with a Skylight mini set up. Are you setting them directly on top, or hanging them ? Are you using any type of controller? I have been able to grow most plants without issue but moss does give me some troubles. At this point I'm thinking the light is too bright as my moss does well in shaded areas and not so good out in the open. This is in an Exo Terra 18w x 24T
How do you put plants in to The sponge? Do you make small holes for The roots and use soil?
How do u get the orchids to blossom
Can/will you supply more info on the tank it's self. Especially the door ?
It’s custom made by myself... I have videos from a couple years back how to make this style
@@TroyGoldberg Can you possibly give me a link to one of them ? I have a old 60 G tank that I am about to start working on. Think 75 G tank/w one foot cut off of the length. I'm just not really happy with the height of it. But I have measured and found that after using 5" of substrate that I can reach the bottom
in order to work in the vivarium. This limits how tall the plants can be. So a vivarium like you have where the front comes off would allow for taller plants.
Been using a regular 10 G tank for a year just to see if I can keep it alive. No point in doing a 60 G if you can't keep the 10 G alive.
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@@TroyGoldberg Thank you very much.
i might of missed it in any of the 2 videos on this vivarium but do you plan on draining it in any way or just leaving the substate saturated?
steven curbow the tanks are drilled, so when the water level gets to certain height it drains off... the most water I’ll have in the bottom of the tank is about 1.5”
@@TroyGoldberg I see the drain hole you are referring to when you build the vivarium! I look forward to hearing more about what you think of the pond filter. If it works out well my next vivarium I would love to build one with a lower false bottom like this one.
I just found your video! Do you know what species of orchids you added to this tank? I’d love to add some to the one I’m building, but am having difficulty finding the smaller species.
Nice. Is the liverwort in the P. emarginella clip one you’ve grown intentionally or is it a volunteer? (9:13 upper left)
Nice video👍🏻 how often zu u mist??
Just found your channel, Troy. Love the work you do. But I have a question: 4 months later, how do you think the tank is behaving without an actual substrate. I'm starting a new vivarium in a few weeks and I'm very curious what you think about the foam "substrate"
So the tank has been setup since December, and honestly I absolutely love it, and have had zero issues with it!
Thanks, Troy. That answer is wonderful, but makes my decision much more difficult as I just watched your drip wall video last night and now I want one of those, but I'll have to try to figure out how to incorporate a pump into a slanted bottom tank. Ordering a tank from Protean this week, but now I may just say forget the slanted bottom so I can have some standing water along the edges.
so beautiful.. Could you tell me Tank size please ? thank you
44x17x24”
Thumbs up for bioactive LOL
Any updates on the setup? has the moss started to climb the hygrolon?
Do you silicone the wood to the wall or is it only great stuff holding it in place?
Just the great stuff holding it
What lights do you use to get this amount of growth?!
Led shop lights 6000k
Could u sell me some of those different types of moss?
I just don’t understand what Im doing wrong I cant keep moss alive to save my life I spray it all day long and it dries out inna few hours
That’s what you’re doing wrong…. Not
Keeling it wet enough, or there’s not enough humidity in the tank
How many per day do you spray? aim doing my first viv and i have no idea xD
Where can I find the black foam you used for your substrate barrier
I used to get it from amazon, but since sharing where I got it..... it’s sold out now... imagine that LOL
How did you mount the broms?
I do a lot of field herping and every time I flip a rock or board with lots of isopods underneath, I have to tell anyone around me how BIOACTIVE it is!!
I wish marcgravia wasnt so expensive.
What is that plant 7:15? I must know 😭
Solanum Ecuador
man that voice over , lol
Update on vid
when you blew us up with bioactive the first time i pooped myself a little