The Creation of a Stunning 600 Gallon Vivarium

TLDRFollow along as I set up my 600 gallon vivarium, featuring custom foam backgrounds and a lush jungle scape with bromeliads, ferns, and vines.

Key insights

🌿The 600 gallon vivarium measures 72 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 87 inches tall.

🌳The vivarium scape features a custom foam background, resembling trees and branches.

🌿Bromeliads and ferns are the primary plants used in the vivarium, providing a lush and tropical look.

🍃Vines, such as Cebu Blue Pothos, are added to create a natural canopy effect.

🌱Leaf litter, including oak and Peruvian leaves, is added for a more realistic forest floor.

Q&A

What are the dimensions of the 600 gallon vivarium?

The vivarium measures 72 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 87 inches tall.

What materials are used for the custom foam background?

XPS insulation foam is used as the base material for the custom foam background.

What plants are used in the vivarium?

The vivarium features bromeliads, ferns, vines, and air plants.

What is used to create the canopy effect?

Vines, such as Cebu Blue Pothos, are used to create a natural canopy effect.

What is added to the forest floor?

Leaf litter, including oak leaves and Peruvian leaves, is added to create a realistic forest floor.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and overview of the 600 gallon vivarium project.

00:34Process of creating the custom foam background, resembling trees and branches.

02:56Addition of bromeliads and ferns to the vivarium scape.

06:33Adding vines, such as Cebu Blue Pothos, for a natural canopy effect.

09:58Incorporating leaf litter, including oak leaves and Peruvian leaves, to create a realistic forest floor.