... Dawn, Spring water is not the same as distilled. Spring water has the natural minerals still in it. Distilled water is boiled, and the steam is captured...
My apologies...and thank you for the info....what I buy is... infact natural spring water..with all the minerals still in them...:}.......I mis-read ...
Are there any people in this group that ...are breeders ...or have breed...Red Eyed Tree Frogs...if so I would really appreciate it if you would let me...
using distilled water is fine. if the vivarium is set properly, the water, in either a spray or waterfeature will moisten the soil to some degree, and make it...
dawn, is't fine to use distilled. your tank has the right soil, and the minerals you use are good. don't worry. folks at times feel their idea is right, that...
I had some redeye babies and was using distilled water and a local rep and amphib guy told me that the distilled water is what killed them and my two lizards...
Well, now that I've set the fire under the water question. . . :) I've got another question concerning the infamous black foam. Once I've sprayed, let dry and...
for amphibians, it is speculated that distilled water will take minerals from them. I've never heard that for lizards. I've used distilled water to spray my...
Just thought i would add my little bit... I started keeping dart-frogs (tricolours) just over 2 years ago and all i got was a pair about a year old. To be...
... No it's not true and this is probably the biggest myth running through the vivarium hobby. First of all, if you DID have problems with distilled water,...
Reptiles evolved from amphibians to fill the open niche of arid climates where water-dependent amphibians couldn't reach. Reptile skin is, for the most part,...
The giant viv I was talking about back in may is finally finished, and the gecko moved in. The plants have some recovery/growing in to do, and there are...
What about airplants? Will spring water bother or damage them? "We are of such stuff that dreams are made of. And our little life is rounded with a sleep"...
I have been quite happy over the last 20 years to be using distilled water in my vivs and house plants. I can usually buy it from some mom & pop pet stores for...
... If the spring water is high in mineral content, I wouldn't use it. RO, rainwater, or distilled would be better. However, be cautious using rainwater...
I'm getting ready to by materials for my next tank, per majority opinion I'm going to stay away from foam. So I was doing some shopping on Black jungle and...
Coco fiber is a loosely matted pad of long fibers woven/glued together which does not hold moisture, while Coco panels are densely packed ground coco fiber...
hi there, first post so hi everyone! I am in the process of constructing my first paludarium and I too have not used foam. I considered buying coco fibre...
I've been looking at some information, and there is plenty of it, but I haven't been able to find a distributor anywhere. I found one company, but they seemed...
I have tried both and definitely prefer the panels, like was said the rolls don't hold moisture. I put a 1/4" clear pipe for aquarium underground filters with...
Emma, I too live in the uk and have had problems finding propper supplies. I have just finished my first "propper" viv and it has worked out realy well. Ever...
Call Suncorp, and speak to Buck. Suncorp is a large tanning bed acrylic supplier, but they also handle small custom orders. The number is 1-800-336-6031. The...
Hey Robert I got solacryl from Suncorp. The guy I dealt with was Buck. Really nice guy and it wasn't that expensive. I don't have his # handy but I'm sure you...
Very, Very, nice Jared !!! Great Job...I wish I had room for something that large in my house...maybe down in the basement...looks wonderful... Hoppy Herpin' ...
hello - i'm looking to start building a Naturalistic Vivarium. this would be my first one,i never tried it before.i've been researching a lot of information...
Thanks to everyone who responded. Now I really wonder what happened. Both my red eyes died and so did both my lizards that I had in the same tank. They all...
coco fiber mats are used as out door rugs. it won't stand up to water very long, and plant cuttings won't take off as well as if planted in tree fern panel. if...
Thanks for the reply Alex I'd love for you to send me some photos of your set up. I have looked at the website you recommended but luckily I've managed to find...
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