I'm really looking forward to seeing what kind of interesting vivariums people have set up-- as an aquarist I'm used to seeing "natural" (heavily planted) enclosures, and it seems odd to me that (from what I've read so far) planted vivariums are seen as not worth it when the inhabitant is just going to smear waste everywhere. I've browsed a few threads, does anyone have any examples that stand out as noteworthy?

Aquatic biology was a symptom of keeping aquariums-- I like fish and plants and invertebrates that live in water so much that it only seems logical that I pursue a degree in it, especially since Texas State has a really amazing undergraduate program.

Yes, I have heard about the dredging, even though I tend to only concern myself with freshwater happenings. It's still sad.