Me encantaría decirles tantas cosas por que todo sudamérica estuvieron en contra de México y muchos de Ecuador hablaron de más, pero solo les dire que le deseo lo mejor a Ecuador, como mexicano me enorgullece muchismo haber jugado contra un rival digno, dejemos fuera las enemistades, entre latinos nos apoyamos.
Hola, soy de México, me encantaria saber que piensan los ecuatorianos de enfrentar a México en 16avos, ya les digo yo que México no está contento, Ecuador es un rival muy fuerte y además son hermanos latinos, que gane el mejor y seguro ambos equipos vamos a dar un súper partido.
I wanted to share the entire process of building my very first vivarium from scratch.
As a bit of context, before this project I had never kept a single plant alive, and I had definitely never built a terrarium or vivarium before. I knew absolutely nothing about plant care, hardscaping, or creating a living ecosystem
Everything I learned came from researching, making mistakes, and improving along the way.
My goal wasn't just to build a vivarium-it was to create a small piece of nature that I could bring into my room. A place where'l could sit down after a long day, disconnect for a while, and be reminded of how incredibly beautiful nature can be, even in a small glass box.
The idea from the beginning was to create two different levels inside the enclosure. Since I keep dart frogs, I wanted them to have both an upper and lower level with slightly different humidity and temperature conditions, instead of just one flat floor.
Everything started with finding the right piece of driftwood. I spent quite a while looking for one that would naturally create that second level and become the centerpiece of the whole build.
After that I installed the drainage layer and started attaching the wood using aquarium-safe silicone (make sure it's aquarium safe) together with expanding foam.
On the back right side I left a hidden compartment for the water pump. That way the pump stays completely out of sight while still being easy to access for maintenance,
The next step was shaping the entire hardscape. I used coarse filter foam to build the basic structure, then covered everything with expanding foam to create the final shapes.
I also wanted a small waterfall running down the left side. Behind it there's a hidden pathway so the frogs can actually climb from the lower level to the upper level.
Once everything cured, I carved the foam until I liked the shape, covered it with coconut fiber, and finally started planting.
Theres a picture that show how it looked on day one after planting everything.
Since then it's been a huge learning experience. Some plants have absolutely thrived, While others didn't make it, but that's part of building a living ecosystem.
The whole vivarium is automated:
Automatic misting three times a day.
Fans controlled automatically to help regulate humidity and temperature.
Hidden filtration and water circulation for the waterfall.
As time went on, I kept adding more plants whenever 1 found interesting species, including some mosses from local forests. Of course, everything gets disinfected before going into the vivarium. My method is a 5% unscented bleach solution for about 2-3 minutes, followed by a very thorough rinse with clean water.
The driftwood originally looked a little empty, so I collected several different moss species and made my own moss mix. It's been establishing itself really wel and completely changed the look of the wood.
One thing that really helped was planning everything beforehand. I even made a few simple renders before I started building so I could visualize the final layout.
If was able to build this as my very first terrarium, then I s genuinely believe anyone can do it with enough research and patience.
If 1 could recommend one hobby to anyone, it would definitely be building a vivarium. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. For a while, I completely disconnected from the world just to create a small piece of nature.
The amazing part is that now even I don't fully know what's happening inside it anymore. Every now and then I find tiny plants that I had no idea were there, new moss growth, or something else that has naturally appeared. Watching the ecosystem evolve on its own has been incredible.
My biggest piece of advice is to do plenty of research before you start. There are a lot of important steps that make all the difference, like properly boiling any driftwood you collect, disinfecting plants, and making sure you don't introduce pests into the enclosure. It's much easier to prevent problems than to deal with them once the vivarium is established.
If you have any questions about the build, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can!
wanted to share the entire process of building my very first vivarium from scratch.
As a bit of context, before this project I had never kept a single plant alive, and I had definitely never built a terrarium or vivarium before. I knew absolutely nothing about plant care, hardscaping, or creating a living ecosystem
Everything I learned came from researching, making mistakes, and improving along the way.
My goal wasn't just to build a vivarium-it was to create a small piece of nature that I could bring into my room. A place where'l could sit down after a long day, disconnect for a while, and be reminded of how incredibly beautiful nature can be, even in a small glass box.
The idea from the beginning was to create two different levels inside the enclosure. Since I keep dart frogs, I wanted them to have both an upper and lower level with slightly different humidity and temperature conditions, instead of just one flat floor.
Everything started with finding the right piece of driftwood. I spent quite a while looking for one that would naturally create that second level and become the centerpiece of the whole build.
After that I installed the drainage layer and started attaching the wood using aquarium-safe silicone (make sure it's aquarium safe) together with expanding foam.
On the back right side I left a hidden compartment for the water pump. That way the pump stays completely out of sight while still being easy to access for maintenance,
The next step was shaping the entire hardscape. I used coarse filter foam to build the basic structure, then covered everything with expanding foam to create the final shapes.
I also wanted a small waterfall running down the left side. Behind it there's a hidden pathway so the frogs can actually climb from the lower level to the upper level.
Once everything cured, I carved the foam until I liked the shape, covered it with coconut fiber, and finally started planting.
Theres a picture that show how it looked on day one after planting everything.
Since then it's been a huge learning experience. Some plants have absolutely thrived, While others didn't make it, but that's part of building a living ecosystem.
The whole vivarium is automated:
Automatic misting three times a day.
Fans controlled automatically to help regulate humidity and temperature.
Hidden filtration and water circulation for the waterfall.
As time went on, I kept adding more plants whenever 1 found interesting species, including some mosses from local forests. Of course, everything gets disinfected before going into the vivarium. My method is a 5% unscented bleach solution for about 2-3 minutes, followed by a very thorough rinse with clean water.
The driftwood originally looked a little empty, so I collected several different moss species and made my own moss mix. It's been establishing itself really wel and completely changed the look of the wood.
One thing that really helped was planning everything beforehand. I even made a few simple renders before I started building so I could visualize the final layout.
If was able to build this as my very first terrarium, then I s genuinely believe anyone can do it with enough research and patience.
If 1 could recommend one hobby to anyone, it would definitely be building a vivarium. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. For a while, I completely disconnected from the world just to create a small piece of nature.
The amazing part is that now even I don't fully know what's happening inside it anymore. Every now and then I find tiny plants that I had no idea were there, new moss growth, or something else that has naturally appeared. Watching the ecosystem evolve on its own has been incredible.
My biggest piece of advice is to do plenty of research before you start. There are a lot of important steps that make all the difference, like properly boiling any driftwood you collect, disinfecting plants, and making sure you don't introduce pests into the enclosure. It's much easier to prevent problems than to deal with them once the vivarium is established.
If you have any questions about the build, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can!
I wanted to share the entire process of building my very first vivarium from scratch.
As a bit of context, before this project I had never kept a single plant alive, and I had definitely never built a terrarium or vivarium before. I knew absolutely nothing about plant care, hardscaping, or creating a living ecosystem
Everything I learned came from researching, making mistakes, and improving along the way.
My goal wasn't just to build a vivarium-it was to create a small piece of nature that I could bring into my room. A place where'l could sit down after a long day, disconnect for a while, and be reminded of how incredibly beautiful nature can be, even in a small glass box.
The idea from the beginning was to create two different levels inside the enclosure. Since I keep dart frogs, I wanted them to have both an upper and lower level with slightly different humidity and temperature conditions, instead of just one flat floor.
Everything started with finding the right piece of driftwood. I spent quite a while looking for one that would naturally create that second level and become the centerpiece of the whole build.
After that I installed the drainage layer and started attaching the wood using aquarium-safe silicone (make sure it's aquarium safe) together with expanding foam.
On the back right side I left a hidden compartment for the water pump. That way the pump stays completely out of sight while still being easy to access for maintenance,
The next step was shaping the entire hardscape. I used coarse filter foam to build the basic structure, then covered everything with expanding foam to create the final shapes.
I also wanted a small waterfall running down the left side. Behind it there's a hidden pathway so the frogs can actually climb from the lower level to the upper level.
Once everything cured, I carved the foam until I liked the shape, covered it with coconut fiber, and finally started planting.
Theres a picture that show how it looked on day one after planting everything.
Since then it's been a huge learning experience. Some plants have absolutely thrived, While others didn't make it, but that's part of building a living ecosystem.
The whole vivarium is automated:
Automatic misting three times a day.
Fans controlled automatically to help regulate humidity and temperature.
Hidden filtration and water circulation for the waterfall.
As time went on, I kept adding more plants whenever 1 found interesting species, including some mosses from local forests. Of course, everything gets disinfected before going into the vivarium. My method is a 5% unscented bleach solution for about 2-3 minutes, followed by a very thorough rinse with clean water.
The driftwood originally looked a little empty, so I collected several different moss species and made my own moss mix. It's been establishing itself really wel and completely changed the look of the wood.
One thing that really helped was planning everything beforehand. I even made a few simple renders before I started building so I could visualize the final layout.
If was able to build this as my very first terrarium, then I s genuinely believe anyone can do it with enough research and patience.
If 1 could recommend one hobby to anyone, it would definitely be building a vivarium. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. For a while, I completely disconnected from the world just to create a small piece of nature.
The amazing part is that now even I don't fully know what's happening inside it anymore. Every now and then I find tiny plants that I had no idea were there, new moss growth, or something else that has naturally appeared. Watching the ecosystem evolve on its own has been incredible.
My biggest piece of advice is to do plenty of research before you start. There are a lot of important steps that make all the difference, like properly boiling any driftwood you collect, disinfecting plants, and making sure you don't introduce pests into the enclosure. It's much easier to prevent problems than to deal with them once the vivarium is established.
If you have any questions about the build, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can!
I wanted to share the entire process of building my very first vivarium from scratch.
As a bit of context, before this project I had never kept a single plant alive, and I had definitely never built a terrarium or vivarium before. I knew absolutely nothing about plant care, hardscaping, or creating a living ecosystem.
Everything I learned came from researching, making mistakes, and improving along the way.
My goal wasn't just to build a vivarium—it was to create a small piece of nature that I could bring into my room. A place where I could sit down after a long day, disconnect for a while, and be reminded of how incredibly beautiful nature can be, even in a small glass box.
The idea from the beginning was to create two different levels inside the enclosure. Since I keep dart frogs, I wanted them to have both an upper and lower level with slightly different humidity and temperature conditions, instead of just one flat floor.
Everything started with finding the right piece of driftwood. I spent quite a while looking for one that would naturally create that second level and become the centerpiece of the whole build.
After that I installed the drainage layer and started attaching the wood using aquarium-safe silicone (make sure it's aquarium safe) together with expanding foam.
On the back right side I left a hidden compartment for the water pump. That way the pump stays completely out of sight while still being easy to access for maintenance.
The next step was shaping the entire hardscape. I used coarse filter foam to build the basic structure, then covered everything with expanding foam to create the final shapes.
I also wanted a small waterfall running down the left side. Behind it there's a hidden pathway so the frogs can actually climb from the lower level to the upper level.
Once everything cured, I carved the foam until I liked the shape, covered it with coconut fiber, and finally started planting.
The last pictures show how it looked on day one after planting everything.
Since then it's been a huge learning experience. Some plants have absolutely thrived, while others didn't make it, but that's part of building a living ecosystem.
The whole vivarium is automated:
Automatic misting three times a day.
Fans controlled automatically to help regulate humidity and temperature.
Hidden filtration and water circulation for the waterfall.
As time went on, I kept adding more plants whenever I found interesting species, including some mosses from local forests. Of course, everything gets disinfected before going into the vivarium. My method is a 5% unscented bleach solution for about 2–3 minutes, followed by a very thorough rinse with clean water.
The driftwood originally looked a little empty, so I collected several different moss species and made my own moss mix. It's been establishing itself really well and completely changed the look of the wood.
One thing that really helped was planning everything beforehand. I even made a few simple renders before I started building so I could visualize the final layout.
If I was able to build this as my very first terrarium, then I genuinely believe anyone can do it with enough research and patience.
If I could recommend one hobby to anyone, it would definitely be building a vivarium. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had. For a while, I completely disconnected from the world just to create a small piece of nature.
The amazing part is that now even I don't fully know what's happening inside it anymore. Every now and then I find tiny plants that I had no idea were there, new moss growth, or something else that has naturally appeared. Watching the ecosystem evolve on its own has been incredible.
My biggest piece of advice is to do plenty of research before you start. There are a lot of important steps that make all the difference, like properly boiling any driftwood you collect, disinfecting plants, and making sure you don't introduce pests into the enclosure. It's much easier to prevent problems than to deal with them once the vivarium is established.
If you have any questions about the build, feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help if I can!