Guess I haven't updated this in a while.
Heres a pic of the finished vivarium
http://i60.tinypic.com/50r87l.jpg
The girlfriend for scale :P
http://i57.tinypic.com/2irnfc6.jpg
Dude loves...
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Guess I haven't updated this in a while.
Heres a pic of the finished vivarium
http://i60.tinypic.com/50r87l.jpg
The girlfriend for scale :P
http://i57.tinypic.com/2irnfc6.jpg
Dude loves...
Finally here! Named him LokiYako. Norse God of mischief+ Argentine tribe word for "leather handbag"
Mischievous leather handbag lol
Eating his eggs, grapes and turkey already :D...
Walls are finally up. Plumbing almost finished. Drain through the false bottom into a pan world 150 and is pumped through an ocean clear 375 UV filter then pumped up braided vinyl tubing into the...
@eric zukowski. Thanks! Ive never been to the national zoo, but I'm sure its awesome!
Epoxied the waterfall and placed it. iPhone for scale. once moss grows it should look pretty natural.
http://i57.tinypic.com/2mo2kbs.jpg
http://i61.tinypic.com/11tpjs3.jpg...
Hooked up the waterfall to a garden hose. I was worried that the water would simply cling to the lips and run along the rocks, but It actually jutted a few inches off each ledge and looks decent....
Forgot the pic http://i59.tinypic.com/2u91ykh.jpgw
Update: covered the waterfall with concrete. Has 1" PVC built in. Pool pump would work fine for keeping the water moving, but the cost of operation is too high. I plan on using a smaller external...
Thanks!!!^ I have added a few more rocks to the waterfall and checked for placement. I need 5-6 more rocks then coat in ultralight concrete. I plan on blending portland, EPS beads and Acrylic...
Here is what I am envisioning for the rocks. I plan on surrounding the whole structure with them. I also drilled the water jet bar. This pvc pipe will be under the false bottom against the right wall...
Started on the waterfall. Rudimentary structure laid out. Will be sanding/carving, filling cracks with greatstuff, gluing a few of my foam rocks on then covering in a coat of concrete then a satin...
Epoxied the pool last night, so it is effectively water sealed for the forseeable future. I cut egg crate so there is a 4" wall surrounding the basin for the false bottom. Fiberglass mesh folds down...
Hey, Supposedly the duct that is in direct contact with moisture is aluminum ( doesn't really rust). I do have some concern that the fan may rust out, but if so I will just replace with a High Output...
Put the tree in for layout check.
http://i59.tinypic.com/166n7ye.jpg
Thanks^ :) It has been a process. I have seen your videos before, lol your tegu in that mulch bag.Today I got more false bottom panels put together. I decided to double them up for strength. ...
UPDATE: I gutted a rectangular inflatable pool and fitted it to my enclosure. I put a 2" drain bulkhead in that will lead to the intake of a hayward pool pump. The pump will supply water to my...
Also, Have the finalized output controls.
1- Basking bulb ( was told to turn on for 4 hours in the morning, off for 4 hours, then 4 hours again later in the day. Any thoughts here? Basking temp...
Hey guys,
I originally had this build at dendroboard but realized it would be more relevant here.
My first Tegu Terrarium.
Started last month. I built a 4X8X4 Ft wooden enclosure with a 3'...