waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 This is my new project. A riparium using two vintage Metaframe tanks. here is what I have so far tankstank suppliesriparium suppliesvintage ornamentsplants The fish that will arrive in a few weeks example of a riparium 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel 5,668 Posted June 1, 2013 I love ripariums! I can't wait to see it completed. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thank you Dan! I am pretty excited to start...need some inspiration though. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnalex 13,633 Posted June 1, 2013 What a great place for a betta to live! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thank you Alex! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathface 161 Posted June 1, 2013 I've never seen a riparium before and had to look it up! I really like this idea, excited to see how yours turns out. how big are those tanks? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks Catherine! They are 5 and 2.5 gallons. What are those cute fish in your signature, shellies? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellbell4ever 1,381 Posted June 1, 2013 Oh I love your idea and the vintage stuff is awesome!!!I am def looking forward to seeing your complete project and I love the last Betta you picked he is amazing!!!! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helen 8,511 Posted June 1, 2013 looks like it will be awesome when it's done. nifty idea & good luck 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherredcap 6,284 Posted June 1, 2013 Nice project. I love old tanks. Looking forward to seeing more. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks everyone! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hidr 4,961 Posted June 1, 2013 Wow nice idea. Can't wait to see it all done. The bettas are stunning. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldenhero 338 Posted June 1, 2013 Awesome project! I had to Google what a riparium is so I learned something new today. Those bettas are stunning and I LOVE the vintage ornaments, nice finds! You should definitely keep us updated. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thank you both! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 13,057 Posted June 1, 2013 OMG! This is soooo cool! Those sea horse ornaments are amazing!! I need them! Your betta is equally wonderful! Great idea! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smegypsiren 1,315 Posted June 1, 2013 Shiny! I love those old tanks! So much prettier then these fugly plastic trimmed ones. Riparium, I can never remember that word. They're awesome! Can't wait to see the finished project. 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 Thank you Flipper and Smegy! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spillie 63 Posted June 1, 2013 Wow, this inspires me, too! I have an odd, long, narrow 8G tank. It might work as a betta riparium, if not too narrow. I'll have to research, as I have no idea really how to put one together. What are the plants resting on, in the example you gave? 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Thank you! See the riparium supplies pics? Some plants go in the plastic planters, and the trellises stick onto the front. You plant the flowing small plants in the trellises, and the roots go straight into the tank. The best part, no algae worries! Perfect for me, the algae queen! The plants live off the nitrates and waste produced by the fish. Edited June 1, 2013 by waterfaller1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 here http://ripariumsupply.com/ here http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=25 and here http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=121 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spillie 63 Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Thanks! Edited June 1, 2013 by spillie 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 You are welcome! 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tithra 4,917 Posted June 1, 2013 Can't wait to see it!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gcourtney 854 Posted June 1, 2013 Exciting I love riperariums 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterfaller1 824 Posted June 1, 2013 (edited) Thank you!! I was under the impression that the pump I chose had dual air valves, and today I realized it did not. So headed out and picked up a two-way gang valve. The only components missing, is some estes sand I ordered, the fish of course, and a light. About the light~ I originally bid on a gorgeous vintage gooseneck lamp. I was beat on the auction, as I did not watch it at the end. So settled for one not so pretty. It arrived and it is way too short. So I went to a lamp website and ordered one with a retro look. I will run a 13 wt CFL cool white daylight bulb. I was told the cool whites make the tank look good, not so much red in the spectrum. Edited June 1, 2013 by waterfaller1 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
