18x18x24 vivarium I’ve been setting up for a WTF. I know that they need a place to soak, but a dish, while easy and simple, has always looked unnatural and unattractive to me.
I’m considering digging out the front left corner and creating a soaking spot. The drainage layer is about 2”, so could fill it with about 1.5” of water and use pond foam for the transition. Thinking I could put a short layer of aquarium soil and sand at the bottom for some small aquatic plants and moss. A small circulating pump could keep the water from being stagnant and increase natural humidity.
Thinking the surface area of the leca and roots of the plants will also help keep the water clean with regular water changes as well.
Otherwise I could completely block it off from the drainage layer with pond foam?
Is it worth the trouble or will I regret the giant PITA it’ll end up? Tell me your thoughts
by Jaded_Change_4164
2 Comments
Do yourself a favor and get a water bowl. I think you already know what a PITA it will be. 1)That’s hard to do in an established tank without destroying it. 2) the pump will eventually need to be cleaned or replaced. 3) WTF are big and messy. Mine like to crap and foul the water bowl often and knock leaves in it.
They need their water fully replaced every day and often poop in it, so water features are a no go. Also they need moderate humidity (40-50%) and intergrated water features often spike humidity too much.