Exo terra 24x18x24 Project

[Sunshine]

Sorry I only mentioned the yellow stuff because the black pond foam is like 3 times as much $ as the cheapo yellow ones.

[eric048]

So what's the link to the build logs and is there a way for it to not ruin the glass? And what silicon can I use

[thadmy]

The GS wont' ruin the glass it comes off with a sharp blade as for silicon use GE II that is for doors and windows you need to make sure it DOESN'T have anti-microbial in it. Just search fake backgrounds or something like that..... Easiest way is to go to google and type in how to make a fake background.

Here is my build log.....http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...ackground.html

JesseAKASlick's Channel - YouTube

[eric048]

So do I silicone the foam to the glass then gs it and silicone the gs? Also I have an h2o pump I want to make into a waterfall because of the humidity and to hel the plants, also would a coral sun or 10,000k flourescent bulb work for the plants?

[Sunshine]

You can apply silicone to the glass to help the GS adhere better. Then silicone the GS once it has dried and put coco fiber or peat moss on the wet silicone to cover it. From what I have learned, 10,000k is equal to the light at dawn. 5,000k - 6,500k is best for plant growth because it is like the midday sun. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

[eric048]

So I'm still confused on the background, do I styrofoam board to the glass, silicone that to the glass, then gs the foam then cover it in silicone is that how I should do it? And how should I encorporate the pump and make it so it's easy acess ? Any ideas ? I'm not very creative I'm a science major so yeah... Also I want to make a little river that flows into the pond how do I do that? Won't the water just soak through before making it to the pond? How do I do this I feel really dumb, I'm probably over thinking this...

[Sunshine]

I think you should read Thad's build log. It has some good info in there. And pics!