First Timer: Exo Terra 30x30x45cm Build

[Necromencer]

I've done a similar project:


I bought a second-hand 12x12x12 for £10 and expanded it.

http://www.frogforum.net/vivarium-te...k-welcome.html

I'll have to admit than I've used up more than 6 canisters of silicone, but I made my own 3d background instead of buying a pre-made one. It seems that 4 will be enough, so don't worry about it.

Also, since you live in England, what hygrometer are you using? I've bought 3 different ones and they've all be extremely inaccurate (like after having the mister on for an hour, it only reads 30% humidity).

[dbizal]

Oh wow... I wish mine was a tenner haha.

I got the background with the Terrarium, however I will probably mod it a little and stick some Tree fern over the top so I keep the look but get rid of the awful colour haha. Need to figure out how I am going to do it though as I don't really want to stick my water pump under the false bottom in case anything goes wrong and I need to replace the pump... hmm.

I'm not using anything yet, however I was thinking about getting the Exo Terra Combo as it seems like it would be better? I've no idea though haha.

[dbizal]

I decided to do some progress videos and upload them to Youtube, you can find them Here Caution, there is a little bit of swearing in the first video haha, I will try my best to keep them more tame in future.

As I am looking at keeping Dart frogs, do I need to have a small fan in the Terrarium? Also is there anything else I need to know before I make the backdrop? oh also what substrate should I look at getting? I was probably going to go with that Eco-earth and get some leaves to lay on top of the substrate...

I created my False Bottom today, just need to get some weed blocker and for the 'Great Stuff' to come in the post and I can get cracking on with the build.

[dbizal]

Been a while but I started to work on my build again.

Here is a video documenting what I have done so far. Just waiting on the Great Stuff foam to dry up so I can progress further!

Terrarium Progress Part 3 - Great Stuff - YouTube

[dbizal]

So I go round to siliconing the Great Stuff and applying my Tree Fern. I left it 2 days and it has covered quite well, although I do have a few patches to cover up.

The Next step is to cover up those gaps in the Fern and put in my 2 layers of substrate (Black Gravel to cover the false bottom and Eco-Earth as my main substrate) - Then I can start making a list of the plants and moss I need to get and start purchasing/planting. Cannot wait!

[Flying Dutchman]

Looks great! I just watched your youtube videos, looking out for more!

[dbizal]

Thank you Johan

Update: New video:Vivarium Progress Part 5 - Waterfall - YouTube