My first viv build!

[Grrrit]

ok i got an exo-terra 18x18x24 for my amazon milks.
this is what it looks like about three days after the start, so far.

worked the branch into the foam


the stream/fall that goes in tomorrow


the false bottom



gravel wall made with fiberglass screen, silicon, and aquarium gravel to hide the eggcrate


second wall


and first wall

[bshmerlie]

Very cool build. It looks like you've done this before. Just one reminder...leave access to the pump. Also, are you entering your build in the contest? You should ...its coming along great.

[Grrrit]

Yea I have room for two hands, you can kind of see it in the last false bottom pic. the sheet of gravel is like a false wall that will flip up. 1

[Grrrit]

But yea, this its mt first viv. I've had critters all my life for the most part though. So I have some experience decorating homes. But just recently got introduced to vivs and frogs. And I'm jumping in head first. Just had to unleash the creative beast in me lol.

[spankyg]

thats nuts,
nice job man

[clownonfire]

Can't wait to see the final product! Keep on documenting please, it's great to see the step-by-step process.

[Kisa]

Wow I wish I had the skill to do something like that for my WTF's viv. Amazing job, and yes please keep it going I think everyone's interested in seeing the final outcome.

[Ebony]

Wow!! Your doing a great job. Im would like to the the step by step progress as well. Thanks for sharing.

[Grrrit]

Thanks guys, I'll have pics up of it with dirt and the stream l later in the day. Its about 97% covered now.

[Grrrit]

Ok, quick Update.. Got really busy at work and finally got some time sunday to hit the cle, oh reptile show. got another milk frog from mike novy, super exited to have a trio. But I finished the viv ten minutes before I had to come to work. I have a good amount of pics to upload when I get off in the morning. All goes well they will be up before noon monday. Hopefully you guys enjoy it, I have 100+ he's into it and a butt load of elbow grease lol

[Leefrogs]

awsone and inspiring, I'm scared to do a full pool/ stream. The filter stuff scares me. But keep going, u might change my mind. I want to see more about yr filter and fall!!!!

[Grrrit]

It all turned out pretty cool with the plants but I.ve yet to add water as well. I'm sort it'll function properly, just nervous.

[Grrrit]

sorry about the wait. i know i said the pics would be up ealrier in the week but i got busy with work and mandatory overtime. without further adue, the completed viv! try not to be so harsh lol this is my first ever. also, upkeep tips would be appreciated. =] heres the pics in some sort of order.. oh i used quartz crystals to create little clusters. neat thing is theyre found and unfortunately mined out of brazil. coincidently where my milks that will be inhabiting this viv are from in nature. thought i could work with that and got some from ebay.

front view covered in dirt


top birds eye view


right side view


front view with some lighting




side


now for the fun stuff!!!! =]










here's some after i put some pillow moss in and on the branch and chunk of mopani that i put in the water erea for the mouth of the stream to somewhat flow onto.







back corner sneak peek view lol



mouth of the stream. kindof difficult to see the water though



the water spring/pool where the stream starts



and a front view through the plants of the spring. i had to utilize a dendro pod at the top of the tubing to stop the water from shooting straight up haha. that was with the filter turned all the way down but anywho here it is



i hope everyone enjoys this as much as i did. minus the headaches, time/money well spent.

thanks, garrett.

[brnbear]

I love it!!!
And here I was...all proud of the little bit of moss I've been growing in my 20 gal hahaha. That is soo cool, can't wait to see pics of your froggies in it!

[DonLisk]

Awesome piece of art. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[spankyg]

you’re the michelangelo of vivs my man

[clownonfire]

It's spectacular. Really. I'm in awe.

[bshmerlie]

Really a great job well done.

[Leefrogs]

great build!! Bumping it up for refrance

[Grrrit]

Thanks everyone! As soon as the trio goes in I'm building one another one with their old starter for I hope phyllomedusa vaillantii.