[Aroid-l] Growing Aroids in Planted Ripariums

From: dbiggs at xantusidesign.net on 2009.11.17 at 03:57:51(20308) Zach, While they do have superficial similarities, paludairums and ripariums are distinct kinds of planted setups. Paludariums employ built-up terrestrial areas made with stones, driftwood or synthetic materials. In ripariums, on the other hand, the land area is only implied. The emergent semi-aquatic plants are instead supported with hanging and floating planters similar to some items used in garden ponds. Paludariums are the best choice for systems that include ampnibious/terrestrial animals such as frogs and turtles, while ripariums are primarily for displaying aquarium fish and plants. Since the riparium planting accessories are modular and easily moved about, ripariums are generally easier to set up and maintain than paludariums and a very wide range of plants can be grown in them. Cheers, Devin +More _______________________________________________ Aroid-L mailing list Aroid-L@www.gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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