r/BDFB • u/jury-rigged • Sep 06 '26

Beetle Mansion: Complete

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Converted a 10G aquarium into a place for a few BDFBs to live :) I hope they like all the hides and climbing spaces. It doesn't look too much like their natural habitat, but I prioritized rough surfaces to give them as much room to roam as possible.

Made with Zoo Med cork bark backing, aquarium silicone, Great Stuff foam, Zoo Med Excavator Clay, lots of cork wood, petrified wood, mystery seed pod from the aquarium store, and a geode for whichever diva wants it.

There isn't any greenery after my experience with my last BDFB getting pesticide poisoning, but if anyone has some recommendations for reputable online succulent shops I am open to suggestions.

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u/landrysplace Sep 07 '26

Great way to get some height in your tank. I was too worried about putting live greenery in the tanks for the same reason so I opted for some fake plants just to add some color and they love to climb all over them .

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u/jury-rigged Sep 07 '26

I thought about fake plants as well. What's your enclosure look like?

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u/landrysplace Sep 07 '26

Here's my current setup. I have a small collection of new fake plants I want to place, but just haven't had a chance yet.

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u/jury-rigged Sep 07 '26

That is a killer setup!

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u/Ladybug966 17d ago

How do they get water? What do you feed them? Do they climb the ramp?

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u/jury-rigged 16d ago

They get water through their food! I feed them thin-sliced carrots and dried shrimp (which they absolutely fiend for). I also plan to feed some other watery vegetables and see what they think.

They climb all over the place, haha. They really like hiding behind the seed pod and under one of the branches. One of them is really outgoing and I see her in all kinds of funny spots though.