110 gallon vivarium build

[Timbo]

Oh woooow so inspirational! I'm totally in awe of your carving work! I'm probably coming in late in this but I'm working on my next viv... would you mind if I asked a few questions. Your base is carved insulting foam? And what exactly did you use to cover it?
Thanks so much for sharing, so awesome! And this is your first build?!? Amazing.

Thanks Lisa. Yes this is my fist build I am very happy with it. I've had a huge amount of help from people on this forum including deranged chipmunk who has posted on this thread.
Yes my base is chunks of 2" insulating foam (that pink dense stuff) cut into chunks, carved a little with an heavy duty Olfa knife (be careful I got stitches twice so far on this project) then hot glued together. I covered I with mortar with I mixed really thin and painted it on it about 3 layers. But instead of mixing the mortar with water I used acrylic fortifier. I did this because I was told it will help the mortor resist water. I still plan on sealing it with drylok. If u have anymore questions feel free to ask. Every thing I know I learnt on this forum during this build. Thanks again

[Wildside]

WoW looks great... can't wait to see more pics

[deranged chipmunk]

Looks awesome Tim!! You've done great work!! I can't wait to see how it progresses!!

[pettios]

Your build looks great! Your carved background is very amazing. You are quite talented!

[Heatheranne]

Looking awesome!

[pissedbudgie]

Every time I look at these pictures, I think damn ! I wish I had done mine like that

[billybatz9]

This is becoming awesome man. Do you think I can write an article on this thread for my website? To show others how to create something like this... That would be great. I'll credit it all to you also. Let me know.

Thanks

[Timbo]

This is becoming awesome man. Do you think I can write an article on this thread for my website? To show others how to create something like this... That would be great. I'll credit it all to you also. Let me know.

Thanks

Thanks you. I certainly don't mind if you write an article, but you have to realize that I've learnt everything on how to build this tank on this forum. Here is a quote of the build that inspires me http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ray-river&
Also here are two of the members who have taken time to help me problem solve and understand what I was doing deranged chipmunk and Mike M670

[FriedrichsFrogs]

its coming along pretty cool, timbo, congrats it looks great! Also, i like the lego people in the background

[billybatz9]

Thanks you. I certainly don't mind if you write an article, but you have to realize that I've learnt everything on how to build this tank on this forum. Here is a quote of the build that inspires me 1700 gallon stingray river
Also here are two of the members who have taken time to help me problem solve and understand what I was doing deranged chipmunk and Mike M670

Once you finish everyhting up, I will do the article and mention everyone who deserves the credit
Thank you

[Timbo]

After a lot and a lot of procrastination and just focusing on other things and with some extreme motivation in the form of removal of the tank I have finished!! Here are some photos documenting the progress
Those were all just after I had finished painting them. The next photo I glued some moss to the expanding foam in homes that real moss will grow over is

And I got some crabs... Because they are fantastic!


This is my custom top

So happy to have it pretty much done. I'm still slowly adding stuff. Currently I have 4 red claw crabs, 4 anoles, 2 green tree frogs, 20ish guppies, 5 ghost shrimp, 4 dawarf butterflies cichlids, and 1 striped Raphael catfish. Any input or suggestions welcome.



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[deranged chipmunk]

Timbo!! It looks great man! That Raphael is going to outgrow the tank fast though.


Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world ~ Nelson Mandela

[Timbo]

Thanks man. That Raphael is actually a bit of a funny story. I was given it about 4 years ago then decided to shut down a tank so I gave it to my uncle and then forgot about it. While I was getting some filtered water for this tank I found him again! My uncle didn't even know he was in his tank. So I tossed him in here, but if he gets to big I'll give him back. One thing I was recently considering is putting some stuff in there that are almost bonsi tree idea but a little more natural looking. Basically I want to find a really Twisted shrub and trim the lower part so there are open spaces at the bottom and a leafy platform about 3 inches from the top. We will see, I've noticed the the frogs and the anoles like to be high.


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[Tobiascole]

Any updates?

[Timbo]

Ya here are a couple photos and a video. I've finally started figuring out how to properly care for reptiles and my remaining anole is looking significantly healthier.https://vimeo.com/147177148


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[Timbo]

I just looked back on this form and I've done A lot since I last posted. There is a large piece of wood rim the middle that I took off my grand parents plum tree while I was pruning it. Also I started to see what can I grow in here and started throwing seeds and plants in. Currently I have two avocados growing and i have tried many other plants (including garlic) with varying success. This week I actually looked at the tank and was very happy with it.


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