New Crested Gecko Tank Build

[Vicious_Fish]

After thinking about your point, and watching my loctite adhesive spray go through the great stuff like a hot knife through butter I begrudgingly switched to latex (couldn't find any silicone other than white, black, or clear). After about half way of the spatula route, I grabbed some gloves and gave it a go and then finished in 10 min (after the trip to get more caulk). I really hope latex doesn't have adverse effects on reps, though I don't think it does because back when I just got my first lizards I was paranoid and help them with latex gloves and they're fine. The only downside was the stuff spread like toothpaste.

I did pull a stupid (and cheap) and bought the bricks of coco fiber you had to reconstitute in water, so the better half of my day off was spent drying the stuff in the oven.

When dealing with the coco fiber backgrounds you can use black silicon. That's what I was going to use but I found brown instead.

I bought the Eco Earth brick stuff too. I squeezed all the water out of it as best as I could and it still wasn't dry after 4 days so I baked it. If the silicon is put on thick I don't think it matters if the coco fiber is a little damp.

You'll have to make a thread showing your build!

 

[Mike D]

if i get a crested i will prob go that route setup wise

 

[cassharper]

When dealing with the coco fiber backgrounds you can use black silicon. That's what I was going to use but I found brown instead.

I bought the Eco Earth brick stuff too. I squeezed all the water out of it as best as I could and it still wasn't dry after 4 days so I baked it. If the silicon is put on thick I don't think it matters if the coco fiber is a little damp.

You'll have to make a thread showing your build!

I'll throw up some pictures in the next few days. It looks strikingly similar to yours, except I'm trying to build some of the arbor into tank. I picked up some super cheap vine last time all the fake plants were on sale at hobby lobby. Definitely stocking up next time it happens.

 

[jdiidy271]

that setup is amazing!!!! especially when made from scratch!!!! and the crested looks awsome too!!!! great job

 

[le patron]

that setup is amazing!!!! especially when made from scratch!!!! and the crested looks awsome too!!!! great job

lol +1

cresties are funny little guys

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Thanks! It was a lot easier to build than the fake rock wall I made for my Leopard Geckos.

 

[cassharper]

Thanks! It was a lot easier to build than the fake rock wall I made for my Leopard Geckos.

I can attest to it being pretty easy, and by that I mean, everyone should be doing it.

 

[jason longboard]

more patience than I sir.Nice job.

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Thanks bro. Glad to see you're back.

 

[jason longboard]

Thanks bro. Glad to see you're back.

well didnt want to show you my front.