[gibzy]

Hi all, just wanted to share the build of my new vivarium for, its still in the early development stages, and only just finished off shaping all the foam to form a cave, and painting. let me know what you think, and any ideas would be fab.
http://img428.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00086ms4.jpg
http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00087lg5.jpg

thanks

shaun

 

[snakeychris]

Looking good 8)

 

[gibzy]

cheers, just got the other side to foam and cut now... got the glass on order and away to go......

 

[tombraider]

It looks like a big fat hippo in the second photo but i bet it will look fab when its finshed.

 

[gibzy]

im hoping so, i hope even more that the leos will like it...........

what is the best stuff to use in the moist hid box or leos, as i have heard lots of different things

 

[tombraider]

I just use damp kitchen roll in mine and ive never had any problems with my geckos shedding. You can use moss though if you want it too have the more natural look

 

[asnakecalled?]

nice, looking good

 

[liam.b]

i love the cave well done

 

[gibzy]

******VIV UPDATE********

just added the foam to the other side (dam stuff is a nightmare to work with) Added chrome vent in corner. just got to work out how to place the glass in now. !!!!!!





Shaun

 

[tombraider]

Can I ask what is this foam stuff and where do I buy it from? I wouldnt mind doing this but I dont know where to begin :?

 

[MsGibbs-Tobe]

looks like a very nice tank you have there im sure beans and chips and soon to be waffle will be happy in that! Looks fab babe xxx

 

[gibzy]

the foam stuff, is you joe blogs ordinary expandable foam sprayed onto wire meshing. it expands nicely, so much that you can cut it all back to the desired shape when set

Ms Gibbs-to be....... your potty

 

[tombraider]

so you buy it from DIY shops? Does it set solid or do you have to coat it in something to make it solid and waterproof?

 

[leila]

It looks like a big fat hippo in the second photo but i bet it will look fab when its finshed.

lmao!

 

[MsGibbs-Tobe]

Potty? Maybe but thats the last time your getting expandable foam off me i tell you lol x

 

[gibzy]

so you buy it from DIY shops? Does it set solid or do you have to coat it in something to make it solid and waterproof?

any DIY shops, its made by unibond and can be bought in B&Q for £6 per can (1 can did 1 half of the viv)

it sets solid as a rock, cut it to the desired shape ith a hack saw blade, and pick random pieces out wth your fingers to get a rocky effect... spray the whole thing in plasticote spray paint, and inally coat the entire thing in clear varnish to seal it all in....

****** VIV UPDATE *******

finished sparaying and shaping the left hand sie tonight, and put in the firstset of glass runners. will post pics when the glass in in tomorrow.

thanks for all the positive comments..... keeps the spirit alive...lol

Ms.Gibbs-tobe..... shut it or there will be a nice snake going into that tank not a pretty little lizard as i promised

Shaun