Crested Gecko Vivarium Build Day 1

So it begins! Finally started the vivarium build just applying the silicone layer to the back for the background. Next up will be the Great Stuff layer. More to come...

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[babycakes1202]

Hi, Im loving your setup! Im trying to make one also but I also have a question about the drainage, Ijust want to make sure, did you just pretty much cut into the back of your background making like a half tunnel from the plant all the way down? &why did you need the lecca balls? thanks&good job!

[Svenskommando]

@babycakes1202 To create the drainage I just used a small dowel rod if I recall correctly. The lecca balls absorb excess moisture. Hope that helps!

[TheConstar90]

hi i have a question ! do you need a drainage when putting the plants "into" "onto" the wall ? i mean the "cups" where you put the plants in ..do they have holes? and if where does the water go ?

[Svenskommando]

@TheConstar90 Yes there are drainage holes the just lead to the ground.

[TheConstar90]

@Svenskommando hi thx for the reply ! i cant image the wholes :D do they "leave" the backwall on the frontside like a "waterfall" or are they actually inside the foam ? would be awesome to know ! cheers mate

[Svenskommando]

@TheConstar90 I cut a hole through the plastic cup and made a tunnel down the middle/back of the foam. I guess you can say it "waterfalls" to some extent just that you don't see it, only at the very end where the foam stops and falls into the soil.

[thegrosspeach]

starcraft 2 song!

[Spikey1708]

Question, would like to do a similar sort of build i have 2 new baby cresties, when they get a bit bigger going to buy a new tank and do the same for the silicone what did you use? just wueruing as read most are toxic or is this until the cure time and it drys?

[123dinzey]

can i have a wooden viv but with a hug glass front?

[TheConstar90]

@Svenskommando wow that helped thx a lot ! just one more :D in the tunnel is there a tube or wont the water get sucked up by the foam ? i wish you a pleasant weekend