The ULTIMATE Fire-Bellied Toad Paludarium

You have been asking and asking for years now... and it’s finally here! Hopefully this build exceeds your expectations because I think it turned out really well. Although this is the first paludarium on the channel it will not be the last. Paludariums are awesome because they combine two of my favorite hobbies (aquariums and terrariums). The possibilities are endless, but this one is intended to highlight my Fire-Bellied Toads. As I expressed in the video, choosing plants can be easier than you probably think. The majority of plants sold as “aquarium plants“ will actually grow quite well in an emerged (out of water), humid environment. In fact this is how they are usually grown before you get them, which is why they have to acclimate to your aquarium. As a result, most aquarium plants are a great choice for this type of setup. Terrestrial plants that grow in soggy soil or near wetlands in nature also work just as well. Do a little research on the plants and I’m sure you can find a batch that suit your taste/intended purpose. As I kept saying in the video, take your time! There are a ton of variables at play with a setup like this, so it’s very important to make sure that your setup is not a logistical nightmare. Although fairly basic, I hope this paludarium gives you an idea of what’s possible. Good luck! Check out the complete plant list below: Anubias barteri Anubias ’Golden Coin’ Anubias lancifolia Anubias nana ’Petite’ Cryptanthus nubicola Cryptanthus ’Red Star’ Ficus pumila ’Quecifolia’ Fittonia ’Red Vein’ Java Fern Java Moss Kangaroo Fern Peperomia ’Ruby Cascade’ Pilea involucrata Purple Waffle Plant Rabbit’s Foot Fern Rattlesnake Fern Selaginella ’Fairy Plume’ Sphagnum Moss Syngonium podophyllum ’Creamsicle’ Variegated Acorus gramineus Variegated Pothos Wandering Jew ’Purple’ Wandering Jew ’Bolivian’ Water Wisteria I recommend the below videos if you’re new to the channel: DIY Jungle Vines: Terrarium Substrate: Also, if you use the code “BobMoss“ on you can get 10% off your first purchase. If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, leave them down in the comments! For additional content like this, photos of my terrariums and animals, projects sneak peeks and more, follow me on Instagram @SerpaDesign. #firebelliedtoad #paludarium #serpadesign
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