110 gallon vivarium build

**Heatheranne** · March 9th, 2013

Originally Posted by Timbo

im safer with power tools

Lol!!!

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**Timbo** · March 14th, 2013

so i haven't had much time lately but this is what i've done
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**deranged chipmunk** · March 15th, 2013

Did you get slimed? Lol

**Timbo** · March 15th, 2013

Lol nope I stayed clean

**Timbo** · April 12th, 2013

Sorry for the delay people, I have been working lots and my computer has been a little crazy. here are some pics.
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**Mentat** · April 12th, 2013

Hello Timbo! Nice build; like your background a lot. Set of pics on last post did not open on my laptop

. Have a nice weekend

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**Timbo** · August 6th, 2013

Hey sorry guys I've been super busy. I have been working on the build I will post some pics shortly

**Mentat** · August 6th, 2013

Looking forward to seeing them

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**flybyferns** · August 6th, 2013

Me too !

maxQ · August 6th, 2013

what a great job, I will steal some of this for my next build...beautiful !!! I cant wait to see more pictures.

**Timbo** · August 6th, 2013

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alright i did a few hour this weekend on this guy and i am really for paint!! woohooo!!! the rock has a mortar on it but Im not sure if i want to do a grey rock. either way I will be doing some painting on it to add a bit more detail. any good colour ideas? all the yellow spray foam you see i am going to use a water proof glue mixed with some coco husk to cover it up. I'm not sure how i am going to paint the roots. I will probably just research it. Ya I'm super pumped once i finish painting and sealing the base i with do the plumbing and do a water fall test then its plants!! its getting so close.

thanks for the compliments guys

**tinkgirl77** · August 6th, 2013

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.

**Timbo** · August 7th, 2013

Originally Posted by tinkgirl77

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 · August 7th, 2013

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

**deranged chipmunk** · August 7th, 2013

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

pettios · August 7th, 2013

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

**Heatheranne** · August 8th, 2013

Looking awesome!

pissedbudgie · August 9th, 2013

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

billybatz9 · September 12th, 2013

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** · September 12th, 2013

Originally Posted by 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

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

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