The remainder of the Paleozoic era after the Cambrian period saw more consistent oceans regarding the types of plants, corals, and wildlife that thrived. The Cambrian period had fewer, and more simple corals with mostly plant life. However, the Ordovician – Permian reefs consisted of “sea lily meadows” (crinoids), sponge corals, anemones, and tube corals. The corals and plant life of prehistoric times can be hard to replicate. However, I’ve been lucky to find some aquarium decor that closely matches prehistoric times!
Here is a mini-tutorial and shopping list on how to build a fantastic set.
Two photos of my diorama:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Below is a list of corals, plants, crinoids, and other decor that I used to build a realistic and blossoming Paleozoic coral reef.
What I use for crinoids:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]What I use for corals:
(Out of this set, use the orange/yellow tube coral and pink branch coral!)
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]What I use for plants:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Beyond the plant and polyp life I have focused on, I recommend including aquarium pebbles and fossils in the diorama.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Lastly, a realistic background adds dimension to the diorama/display. Here are some lively wallpapers:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]It is best to mount your animals on the corals and in the plants for a realistic look, and to avoid over-crowding. Trilobites and sea scorpions should be the only animals on the sea floor in the diorama.
Hope this was of use to someone!
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