Started a new viv for vinnie

[timbalan]

Its 4'l 2'w 18"t still needs some stuff done but figured id show some pics...

 

[timbalan]

Let me know what you guys think. any other suggestions? i still need to put in my uvb light and a substrate also a couple knobs for the glass doors. I'm also not going to use 2 standard house bulbs one will be a halogen bulb for his basking spot. will upload more as i do it.

 

[Luvthemanimal]

Very nice love the background you've created. How did you do this? I'd love to do something similar when I move my girl to her bigger tank(once built)

 

[timbalan]

I made it with styrofoam. Glue it together and coat it with non sanded tile grout,about 5 coats. Then put about 5 coats of non toxic sealer on it and your good to go.

 

[Luvthemanimal]

I made it with styrofoam. Glue it together and coat it with non sanded tile grout,about 5 coats. Then put about 5 coats of non toxic sealer on it and your good to go.

Your pics are with the grout and sealer on it?

 

[timbalan]

No i havent got that far yet. This is just the styrofoam glued together. Had to make sure it would fit. Plan on doing the grout within the next 2 weeks. Just youtube fake rocks should find something there. Thats where i learned how to do it. Spent a lot of time looking at other peoples pics online to get different ideas than just went with it.

 

[atochats]

Looks amazing!

 

[timbalan]

Thanks

 

[timbalan]

Got a little more done. All grout is on and getting ready to paint and seal it.

 

[timbalan]

 

[Germ]

Grout looks pretty thin, it may have pieces broke fairly quickly or just wear through it with it's claws ...

 

[timbalan]

I put 5 layers on. How many should i out? seems sturdy

 

[timbalan]

Put**

 

[Germ]

I put 5 layers on. How many should i out? seems sturdy

You are there, I'm not . It just appears very thin, almost painted on, it appeared to still be able to see almost every detail of the styrofoam. Now on second look, it may have been an intentional look. I have never done one or even researched it & I guess I expected more like the texture of Mt Mungi, then realized that Brett may have shaped\shaved the styrofoam prior to grouting. It is your creation, that is looking very nice by the way, if you think it strong enough, then it most likely is.

Building Mt. Mungi

 

[timbalan]

Ok i got some updated photos now. Still not done but getting closer.

 

[timbalan]

First bit of paint.



Trial fit. Fits nice



Now i brought it in where his old cage was to get the lights set up. Still need to add uvb but need to see what the temps are going to be first so i wont have to move the uvb again.



Any suggestions will be nice. Thanks for looking. Will update again once i have it just right.

 

[Luvthemanimal]

Awesome job man. Come build mine lol

 

[tresbienensemble]

This is amazing. My beardie is only a few months old. I can't wait until he gets big enough for a tank like this!!!

 

[atochats]

I second that Luvthemanimal! Come build me one too!

 

[timbalan]

Thanks im really enjoying it too. The grouting process not so much tho.lol i cant wait to get some sand in it but hes still too small so i may just get some tile for now im not sure.