georgeous Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hey, I got a terrarium (yes yours Snookie ) and I was wondering what to put in it in the way of plants and rocks. Here is what I thought would be a good idea for it- The problem is that the bit with the water in it leaks. I am trying to source some silcone as none at home I will be going for a walk tomorrow morning in the local bush to find and bring back some plants for it. Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wow gorgeous setup when done would love something like that on a larger scale for me newts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wow gorgeous setup when done would love something like that on a larger scale for me newts Thanks, no silicone at Dad's either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 have you tried all hardware stores or even tm? boat building and even lfs stores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 just make sure the silicone is clear and it says safe 4 aquariums this means it has no mould or mildrew killer in it, all the coloured 1s will i use the selleys wet area 1 or the rtv 1 which is more expensive but beter, the selleys1 is about $10 and u will need a caulking gun (bout$3) if its really fine repair work u can squirt some into a syringe (without needle!) and use that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 wow good tip spoon will have to remember that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 handy when u have small repairs or awkard shapes that wont allow u to use a big bulky caulking gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hey, went out and bought a tube of "Selleys Glass Silicone Sealant" and so now have all of it sealed up. It says: Aquarium - allow to cure fully for 7 days. Do I have to wait that long because it's not an aquarium (as in it won't be holding any more than like 6 litres) or can I cut the waiting time back a bit. Also, when can I start putting dirt and plants in. Do I need to wait at all or can it all just go straight in? Is potting mix ok to have in there? Went out for a walk in the bush this morning (had to get up a 7 ) with my best mate and so now have lots of small ferns and mosses and a little little treey thingy. Oh and a couple of branches for climbing on (not me silly :lol: ) Can't wait to start planting and filling up with water - and then I can add frogs . Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 u should be alrite after 24hours just sit some water in it 4 24hrs after that and tip this out before using it near critters as it gives off toxins whilst setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 That would be more of a paludarium than a terrarium as It has water. Whats going in it? Nice tank, cant wait for updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 pics please when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 That would be more of a paludarium than a terrarium as It has water. Whats going in it? Nice tank, cant wait for updates. Frogs pics please when finished Thats the first thing on the list after finishing u should be alrite after 24hours just sit some water in it 4 24hrs after that and tip this out before using it near critters as it gives off toxins whilst setting Cool can't wait till ah... 12.39 Tuesday 8) (OH NO I will be at school then !! :evil: :lol: Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Any ideas about the dirt, potting mix etc.?? Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinsonMassif Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I used spent potting mix so that there was no residual fertilisers in the mix. To get it I repotted an old pot plant. I mixed half old potting mix and half sand. It works a treat. If you use garden soil there will undoubtedly be some bugs in it. So if you don't mind the bugs crawling round that is an ok option. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danilada Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Sounds like you have it all planned, look forward to seeing the finished project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I used spent potting mix so that there was no residual fertilisers in the mix. To get it I repotted an old pot plant. I mixed half old potting mix and half sand. It works a treat. If you use garden soil there will undoubtedly be some bugs in it. So if you don't mind the bugs crawling round that is an ok option. HTH Right... Thanks for that... Maybe a mix of 1/3's?? Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 instead of using potting mix use sand or seedraising mix as this has no fertiliser in it, u could then use extremly diluted liquid fertiliser a blood and bone 1 would be best look on the packet buy 1 with a low nitrogen value e;g N:2P:5:K4 as nitrogen based componds can be deadly 2 frogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: IT STILL LEAKS!!! Filled it up just now and watched the water spread out under the glass... :evil: So now I have to re silicone it, but at least I know where it is leaking from so wont have to silicone the whole thing Still pretty mad though... And at least I still have some silicone :roll: Will have a go at it again later when its dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2008 right... Have now repatched with silicone, (ok, with lots of silicone) and can't wait till I can test it... will be doubly :evil: ed if it still leaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 any updates on the terr george? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Yea - has been leaking for the past few days, and so I have patched it up with alot of silicone. Hopefully when I try it out it won't leak. because I am sooooo hanging out to move it into my room and start planting and just generaly landscaping the place :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Still leaks :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 No, if it was sucking it wouldn't leak, it would overflow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 im curious as my attempt at seporateing the newt tank didn't work but what silicone are you supposed to use? i brought mine of tm and it says aquarium safe on it but wasn't bonding very well at all i need a stronger one sorry about your troubles george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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