spoon Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 i have found silaflex RTV clear to be stronger than the selleys wet area or u could buy aquarium specific stuff at 4x the price i think animates down here sell it. ifs its not bonding take it apart and clean the whole thing up and start again clean it with isopropyl alchol or meths it should work after that. note 4 acrilic it may be easier to actually glue it with acriclic glue than use silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 if you are using anything to clean glass, make sure you wash with water thoroughly afterwards, so as not to leave any residues for amphibians Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 thanks for the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 I have selleys glass sealant - It works fine for me (apart from leaking :roll: (my fault thou)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Getting silicone just right requires lots of practice. Are you using a wet finger to smooth it out? Also, is the area 120% dry where you are putting it, as if its not it wont stick properly. I always use the selleys glass silicone, and it has always been fine for me. I have used the silaflex rtv once when building a 250L tank, and i didnt find it any different to the selleys stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Am now using an ice-block stick as opposed to the tube that comes with the silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Way better to use your finger. I lick mine before i touch the silicone, but having a little container of water nearby to dip it into every now and again is better :lol: the silicone wont stick to you if your finger is wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Awesome will have to try that (hopefully I won't have to, but better be prepared :roll: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 lick your finger after dipping in silicone a new taste sensation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Still leaks :roll: and in different places - have siliconed up. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Ok... Now have terririum leak-free :bounce: :bounce: Have water sitting in it now. :lol: Now... whats next Will have to start things tomorrow (yes no??)... These are the plants I have... (lots ) So.... how many of these do I need do I need to throw out Cheers, George P.s. 'pologies for the bad, and sideways, pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 grats george had to get my head around the upside down pics lol took a little while but got there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 grats george had to get my head around the upside down pics lol took a little while but got there Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 imo remove the plant in middle of second to last picture, african clubmoss it will take over and fern in bottom photo grows really big others look good the little tree in top pic may die too looks good so far, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 imo remove the plant in middle of second to last picture, african clubmoss it will take over and fern in bottom photo grows really big others look good the little tree in top pic may die too looks good so far, well done Awesome thanks so much for that. Already have too much moss than my terrarium has room for!!! (powerthirst :roll: (if you know it, good for you, if not - good for you again :lol: )) That bottom fern came with a little shoot - so if it grows huge, there will be a smaller one to take its place :lol: Thanks again, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Terrarium was leaking into the land part, have now sealed it up. Any more suggestions on plants/soil?? Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 any updates george? just got my waterfall and cave today as well as them exo plants very cool cant wait till the tank comes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Still leaks into land part, only about 10mm deep, when its on a tilt Will hopefully put in dirt and plant this weekend, fingers crossed :lol: Will try to keep you all updated Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DantezGirl Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 was thinking about it the other day what about creating outline with large rocks using a little bit of pond liner and then adding dirt ect or would the water foul to bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 It does have a seperater (sp). I think its quite good in a way, because old water will got to the land, for feeding the plants, and as I add more water, more will go to the plants, if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 With my plants, does anyone think I should get a light for them, and if so, what kind/size etc. of light should I get. Cheers, George p.s. I would like a quick reply please, as shops will close at 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 I don't have a light over my terrium. I would leave it for now and see if your plants survbive without it but I'm pretty sure that you won't need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeous Posted March 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 YAY finally finished!!! :bounce: :bounce: Pictures first I suppose... With plants and dirt. Pics Removed.... All far too wide... Read the Guidelines... Now, a thank you list 8) Thanks to Mum for being so optimistic (NOT :roll: ) Thanks to Kensington Pharmacy, for the popsticle stick, for siliconing. Thanks to the helpful people at Placemakers, for being helpful. Thanks to, um, Sandra, for the rocks. Thanks to Snookie for the terrarium. And thanks to my best friend in the whole world, Mr. Daniel Squires . Who has been here all the time, help with the terrarium. Oh, and thanks for everyone on here for their helpful advice. (wont be able to sleep now, sooooo excited) Cheers, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilson Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 lol looks good so....... when are the frogs comeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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