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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1646446 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
Stages of re-arranging: 1st-
2nd-
Now-
Thats Diego’s enclosure and he used to share with Angus but they didn’t like eachother as much as we hoped. So temporarly Angus is in:
ITS SO SAD!!!! But in the process of being built is:
The tank he is in now is going to be the pool built at the bottom...... |
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| 03/04/08 12:31am |
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Lelareed4 View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/05/08 10:02am |
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Lelareed4 View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
So here is mine, we’re not finishes ...we keep finding things to change |
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| 03/06/08 01:30am |
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Ultrakd View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/07/08 06:33am |
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Pocochu View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/11/08 09:20pm |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1657586 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
YAY now he has 3ft tall which is better then not even 2 feet :( I am so happy :D its temporary still remember... the drawn picture above is what the finished one in construction will look like... |
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| 03/12/08 01:10am |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1657878 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/18/08 08:56pm |
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Ultrakd View Profile |
Message To: Ultrakd In reference to Message Id: 1666501 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/19/08 07:35am |
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Ralpha_alpha View Profile |
Message To: Ralpha_alpha In reference to Message Id: 1667002 My enclosure
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| 03/19/08 05:44pm |
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Mama42 View Profile |
Message To: Mama42 In reference to Message Id: 1667002 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
Ralpha...what do you mean by cushioning at the bottom? i think every water dragon should have rubber walls........  |
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| 03/20/08 10:11am |
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Brian M. DeCarlo View Profile |
Message To: Brian M. DeCarlo In reference to Message Id: 1668445
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| 03/20/08 10:38am |
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Ralpha_alpha View Profile |
Message To: Ralpha_alpha In reference to Message Id: 1668445 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
Those are some really beautiful enclosures you’ve all built. Makes mine look so primitive in contrast. |
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| 03/22/08 02:12pm |
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Val1475 View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 03/23/08 05:31pm |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1672949 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
This thread hit it’s first birthday two days ago.... HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY "Lets make a large enclosure post...since everone wants pics of enclosures!!" Why does it have such a long name??? *cough* AH-HEM Finners!? |
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| 03/29/08 09:03pm |
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Mama42 View Profile |
Message To: Mama42 In reference to Message Id: 1681296 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
anywho, im thinking she probably thought it needed an explanation behind it. though, im probably reading more into it than necessary, but i gotta type something...... |
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| 03/30/08 03:21am |
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Ralpha_alpha View Profile |
Message To: Ralpha_alpha In reference to Message Id: 1667646 Update
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| 03/30/08 02:31pm |
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Greendragons View Profile |
Message To: Greendragons In reference to Message Id: 1682124 Update
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| 04/05/08 10:30pm |
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TwilightDreamer1979 View Profile |
Message To: TwilightDreamer1979 In reference to Message Id: 1690943 Update
It’s not finished yet, i need some sandstone, some real plants and another decent long piece of corkbark to make it easier for him to climb up from the ground floor .. other than that it’s pertty much doen *shrugs* TD.x. |
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| 04/07/08 06:45am |
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Pocochu View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/08/08 04:52pm |
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Rodent111 View Profile |
Message To: Rodent111 In reference to Message Id: 1694865 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
P.S. there are ALOT more plants in here now then what are in the pictures 6’w by 7’t by 3’d The camo on the left wall is OSB with this water proof coating (hunters use it for deer blinds) and the right is painted the polyurithaned.
Water
draining bucket
Morrison herself ( we named her when we didn’t know her sex )
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| 04/09/08 07:41pm |
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Poxicator View Profile |
Message To: Poxicator In reference to Message Id: 1696613 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/10/08 01:03pm |
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Cphill58 View Profile |
Message To: Cphill58 In reference to Message Id: 1697550 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/10/08 02:36pm |
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Poxicator View Profile |
Message To: Poxicator In reference to Message Id: 1697622 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
The back needed to be replaced so some thick MDF was used and sealed using PVA. To include a water feature I needed some acrylic cut to the full floor size, around all 4 sides and a centrepiece to section off the water. This was all put together with black and transparent aquarium sealant. You can still see this in the final images but it will be covered by some bog wood once I’ve taken my tropical fish tank down. First I installed the water feature using perspex around all four sides of the enclosure, stuck together using aquarium sealant and split into 2 sections. I drilled through both the perspex and wood to create a hole for the pipes. I actually split my perspex doing this but just used plenty of sealant to cover.
The next stage was the background. I’ve seen this done for other pets so thought I’d give it a go. Its expandable foam used to create an undulating root/earth feel. For small enclosures black sealant works well however its not easy to spread so for a large enclosure I reverted to PVA glue. Whilst the glue is newly applied I applied fine peat over it and repeated this process 3 times. In hindsight I’d probably choose a different background as this took ages but it does look very effective. I then added dried moss to various areas.
Once the background was completed I filled the water pool with chinese pebbles (from B&Q), put various pieces of wood in and glued them together or to the floor/walls with silicone. I also used a plant pole which goes the full length of the enclosure and is screwed into the largest piece of wood. The last step was to use plastic plants to decorate. The lighting is a 3ft UV tube for 12hrs, a spotlight which comes on for 3hrs of the day (max recorded temp 92 F) and a heat lamp to remain the temperature of 75-85. His live food is provided in the plastic tray on the right which has a little petroleum jelly to stop them climbing out. Jaws uses all the enclosure and it gives him plenty of exercise climbing the walls. However, he loves to get out and often spends hours on the Yukka watching the tropical fish :) |
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| 04/11/08 08:20am |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1698618 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
He is on the top shelf :D |
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| 04/12/08 03:32am |
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Cphill58 View Profile |
Message To: Cphill58 In reference to Message Id: 1698618 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
Some terms ? PVA=...spray adhesive or hand applied ...what brand. Perspex = better than acrylic / where did you get it? I can only find acyclic sheets at the Big Box Home Improvement Stores. Great work on showing all the components of the drain...as with any sink the has a mating system like that did you use any silicone or plumbers putty to seal the flange and basket? I see the sponge ...is it dripping slightly? I am indoors and could / should solve that issue. That’s cute the tropical fish thing ....lol...what a trip |
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| 04/13/08 09:06am |
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TwilightDreamer1979 View Profile |
Message To: TwilightDreamer1979 In reference to Message Id: 1701145 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
Rodent111 - I’ve found the use of rope a great way for Killer to get around and maximise the space and area within his enclosure. It looks (to me) that you have a lot of "space" that could be better utlised (sp?) TD.x. |
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| 04/15/08 08:27am |
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Pocochu View Profile |
Message To: Finners In reference to Message Id: 1224414 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/16/08 04:56am |
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Poxicator View Profile |
Message To: Poxicator In reference to Message Id: 1705135 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
I’m from the UK so little point using brand names but PVA comes in a gallon container, its thick but runny glue which you mix 1 part PVA to 3-5 parts water. I then apply via a brush and apply over the foam. I’ve considered pond silicone for my next tank as its black and brushable which I found the sealant gun was not. Acrylic is fine, its flexible which comes in handy when moving the tank, we got ours from a sign shop my wife works at. I used silicone to seal the drainage, on top and bottom plus around the hole in the wood to seal it from moisture. The sponge is only there to collect drips when I’m changing the water, it doesnt leak otherwise. Its important to leave the enclosure to completely dry and fumigate for a few days once you’ve finished. The only downside I’ve found is that the crickets can climb up the sides very easily so we now have a deeper bowl in which we put them. |
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| 04/16/08 05:46am |
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Van_jen2005 View Profile |
Message To: Van_jen2005 In reference to Message Id: 1705156 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/16/08 12:00pm |
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Yexalen View Profile |
Message To: Yexalen In reference to Message Id: 1705382 Lets make a large enclosure post...since everyone wants pics of enclosures!!
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| 04/20/08 04:27pm |
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