WK 10 Waterfall Instr Naturalistic Terrarium Kit

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INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of Zoo Med’s Naturalistic Terrarium Waterfall Kit.

The following instructions will assist you with the proper assembly and operation of

this unit. Please read the following instructions carefully. If you have any questions

regarding these instructions or the proper use of these items, please contact our

customer service department at:

email: zoomed@zoomed.com

website: www.zoomed.com

or by calling (888) 496-6633.

WK-10

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Eco Earth

layer

HYDROBALLS™

layer

Cork Flat

background

Water

tube

Water

pump

Elbow (pokes

through Cork Flat)

Naturalistic

Terrarium

Substrate

Mesh layer

CONSTRUCTION DIAGRAM

Here is a breakdown of how the kit can be

utilized to build your Naturalistic Terrarium.

KIT CONTENTS

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Terrarium Mesh

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Plastic Tubing

& Elbow

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HYDROBALLS™

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Waterfall Pump

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 (shown).

Cover the pump and run the waterfall over a piece

of Mopani Wood.

Option 2: Use a Natural Cork Flat as your back-

ground. Place the pump against the back wall and

then place the background in front to hide it. If fol-

lowing this option remember to make an opening in

your cork flat for the plastic tubing so that the water

runs down the front (not shown).

PLACE 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 terrari-

ums.

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Option 1

1.

2.

Covering the

pump.

Natural

Forest Tile

Background.

Natural

Cork Tile

Background.

HYDROBALLS™

Substrate

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 land-

scape of your terrarium.

Add dechlorinated water to create a natural aquifer. Use Zoo Med’s ReptiSafe™ ter-

rarium 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 sub-

strate of choice.

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3.

4.

Cutting with

scissors.

Press the Mesh

down around the

plastic tube.

Patting down

the substrate.

Eco Earth® Substrate

Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc.

3650 Sacramento Drive

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA

Ph: (888) 496-6633 Fax: (805) 542-9295

www.zoomed.com

email: zoomed@zoomed.com

America’s Premier Manufacturer of Exotic Pet Products Since 1977

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.

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5.

River Pepples

added on top

can create a

water channel.

Eco Earth top

layer. Moss or

River Pebbles

can be added

over this layer.

Mopani Wood

Sphagnum MossFrog Moss

Humidifying Moss

FD-20 Food Dish

KB-20 Corner Bowl

Naturalistic

Terrarium Accents

Naturalistic Flora