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ZOO MED LABORATORIES INC

Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium Waterfall Kit

SKU: PT0185091050

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$32.25 USD
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Take your terrarium to the next level with Zoo Meds newly created Waterfall kit! Incorporate a beautiful waterfall feature in your Naturalistic Terrarium! The included instruction booklet provides helpful ideas on setting up this water feature and incorporating beautiful plants and other decorations. Additional Information: The new Naturalistic Terrarium Waterfall Kit includes: Water Pump, HydroballsTM, Terrarium Mesh, Plastic tubing & Plastic Elbow.

Dimension

  • Product Gross Weight: 4.6000 lb
  • Product Net Weight: 4.6000 lb
  • Product Height: 3.00 in
  • Product Length: 7.00 in
  • Product Width: 8.75 in

Instruction

  • Assembly Required?: Yes
  • Assembly Instructions: Position the Pump: Position the waterfall pump (e.g. Zoo Med’s MicroPump 104) on the bottom of your clean terrarium. Connect the plastic tubing of suitable length to the pump that will direct the water to the desired waterfall source location. Make sure to run the pumps’ power cord behind your background.Option 1: Place a Natural Cork or Forest Tile Background against the back of your terrarium and place the pump in front of the background. Cover the pump and run the waterfall over a piece of Mopani Wood.Option 2: Use a Natural Cork Flat as your background. Place the pump against the back wall and then place the background in front to hide it. If following this option remember to make an opening in your cork flat for the plastic tubing so that the water runs down the front. Place the HYDROBALLS: Place the HYDROBALLS in a colander or fine screen and rinse thoroughly prior to placing in your terrarium. Fill the bottom of your terrarium and cover the waterfall pump with a 2”-3” layer of HYDROBALLS. For larger terrariums you may need more than one bag of HYDROBALLS. HYDROBALLS function as a biological filter media in addition to the following: Can be used as a base layer underneath Zoo Med’s Eco Earth compressed coconut fiber substrate or other substrate to create an underground water table in naturalistic terrariums. Use the HYDROBALLS to create a natural “aquifer” and increase humidity levels for all tropical species. HYDROBALLS provide an excellent substrate for live plant root growth in naturalistic terrariums. Place Terrarium Mesh: Place the Terrarium Mesh over the HYDROBALLS. You may need to cut the mesh to fit your terrarium. You may also need to cut a hole in the terrarium mesh to run the plastic tubing through. This mesh will prevent the top substrate from mixing with the HYDROBALLS and damaging the waterfall pump. Place Substrate: Add the substrate of choice (e.g. Zoo Med’s Eco Earth) over the screen mesh to complete the substrate layer set-up. Add additional substrate to contour the landscape of your terrarium. Add dechlorinated water to create a natural aquifer. Use Zoo Med’s ReptiSafe terrarium water conditioner to safely remove the chlorine from tap water. Guide the plastic tubing to the desired position and anchor it to the Mopani Wood or other appropriate accent (use the plastic elbow if necessary). Please note if you are using the waterfall pump behind your background you should guide the plastic tubing and anchor this prior to adding your substrate of choice. Accentuating Terrarium: Add any additional Terrarium Accessories such as Naturalistic Flora, Mopani Wood, Twisty Vines, or Terrarium Accents. You can also add moss around all your terrarium decorations. Place water and food dishes for your pets. Place the appropriate lighting above the terrarium.

Specifications

  • Benefits: Moving water helps retain humidity and provides a water source for tropical animals