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phlegmatical
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/03/2013 : 19:47:15
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hi, has anyone came across a cheap 3d viv background like the exo terra ones for a 4ftx2ft viv (60cmx120cm)
I have the exo terra one in my 3ft viv and happy with it but doesn't seem to go up to the 60x120 size.
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/03/2013 : 21:05:00
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Get yourself a bin bag, a pack of squirty filler and some grout and make your own.
Tape bin bags to the shape of the vivarium back, fill with filler, leave it to dry, shape with a knife. Grout and paint, varnish and job done.
Or just buy a sheet of polystyrene and avoid the messy spray filler bit. Check kelfezonds videos for his vivarium background. |
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phlegmatical
Yearling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2013 : 21:14:06
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| yea thanks for that, ive looked at a few vids on making my own but id rather just buy one than do all that. might have to buy 2 smaller backgrounds and put a hanging plant over the joint |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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phlegmatical
Yearling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2013 : 07:20:56
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| Those are the ones I've been looking at! I don't know if I can bring myself to spending that much on a background though! |
Edited by - phlegmatical on 16/03/2013 10:12:58 |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2013 : 10:14:11
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| Another DIY option is go to B&Q and buy yourself some slate or other thin stone tile and just tile it. I'm working on a themed design in each of my vivs and slate is going to be one of them. |
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phlegmatical
Yearling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2013 : 12:23:40
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| That's a good idea! I think I might have a go at that! Would be a lot easier than the grout etc. Would you fix the slate with silicone? |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2013 : 15:20:49
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| Yeah aquarium grade silicone is good BUT it's really kicks up a load of fumes, so the viv needs to be unoccupied and aired for a good few days. I'd be tempted to use a non toxic super glue. I'll have a look at the stuff I have used for my runners, it's quick setting and fume free. |
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phlegmatical
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/03/2013 : 19:55:18
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| i pick up the viv tuesday but it wont have anything in for about a week so plenty of time for fumes to go! im having a mate that works with plastics make me something to slot into the back and stick the slate to that so it can be easily removed for cleaning or if i just want to change it |
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/03/2013 : 21:04:19
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| Nice one. Sand off any sharp edges, slate can be a bit sharp but it's easily smoothed. |
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3d Backgrounds
