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    Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    So im working on a plan for a nice display terrarium for my ball python i got the exo terra 36x18x18 and i was wondering if a waterfall would work. ive been looking at a lot of picture of other tanks and none of them have had anything i want to add the water fall to help with humidity and the overall look of the tank. is it a bad idea to have a small little pond that would act like a water dish, but have a waterfall coming into it?

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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Waterfalls are notorious for harboring bacteria, I'd personally stay away from them unless you clean them every day and replace filters often. Even then it is relatively risky. I have the same tank, I'll post some picks of what I did with it, might be helpful.


    This is the best shot of the overall tank. It is an old pic though. I've since added a cork cave in the back right. I really need to take some new pics lol

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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Quote Originally Posted by MarkL1561 View Post
    Waterfalls are notorious for harboring bacteria, I'd personally stay away from them unless you clean them every day and replace filters often. Even then it is relatively risky. I have the same tank, I'll post some picks of what I did with it, might be helpful.


    This is the best shot of the overall tank. It is an old pic though. I've since added a cork cave in the back right. I really need to take some new pics lol
    That's really nice!




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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Quote Originally Posted by That_One_New_Guy View Post
    So im working on a plan for a nice display terrarium for my ball python i got the exo terra 36x18x18 and i was wondering if a waterfall would work. ive been looking at a lot of picture of other tanks and none of them have had anything i want to add the water fall to help with humidity and the overall look of the tank. is it a bad idea to have a small little pond that would act like a water dish, but have a waterfall coming into it?
    Not a bad idea, but they are hard to clean. If you really want some inspiration, look up "dart frog terrarium." Im in the same boat as you are, trying to come up with a nice design for my 36x18x18.


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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Quote Originally Posted by MarkL1561 View Post
    Waterfalls are notorious for harboring bacteria, I'd personally stay away from them unless you clean them every day and replace filters often. Even then it is relatively risky. I have the same tank, I'll post some picks of what I did with it, might be helpful.


    This is the best shot of the overall tank. It is an old pic though. I've since added a cork cave in the back right. I really need to take some new pics lol
    Well wow. Now I feel like mine is rather sparse and empty. I also have the same tank. XD

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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    thank you guys for your input that the waterfall. its kind of depressing i think it would make a great piece for the snake and to look at. back to the drawing board on what to do with my tank. thanks for the pictures of your tank. i have a picture of my setup right for my BP. not very exciting

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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Quote Originally Posted by That_One_New_Guy View Post
    thank you guys for your input that the waterfall. its kind of depressing i think it would make a great piece for the snake and to look at. back to the drawing board on what to do with my tank. thanks for the pictures of your tank. i have a picture of my setup right for my BP. not very exciting
    So? Setups are still cool. Show it off!

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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Quote Originally Posted by That_One_New_Guy View Post
    thank you guys for your input that the waterfall. its kind of depressing i think it would make a great piece for the snake and to look at. back to the drawing board on what to do with my tank. thanks for the pictures of your tank. i have a picture of my setup right for my BP. not very exciting
    Yup, it will for sure be a pretty addition to any tank. Just keep in mind how you will clean it.


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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Any concern that the constant noise would bother your snake?
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    Re: Working on bigger tank and want some opinions

    Mine is 36x24x24 and here is a pic of it, though I have added a bigger rubbermade water bowl.

    1.0 normal bp
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