Alright well after about 5 months of working on this project on and off its finally almost done. This is the build that inspired it: http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/mem...aludarium.html
I decided I wanted a wrap-around cabinet to store my supplies and hide my equipment. I love the way Raimeiken had branches going all the way across the viv so I incorporated some Manzanita branches from Josh's Frogs. I also plan on adding a fogger and misting system. Right now I have a 24in Exo-terra CFL fixture over it. Eventually I plan on adding a LED spot light and have two CFLs mounted right into the cabinet. Any ways here are some pics. I will try my best to get some better pics this weekend.
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Starting to figure out the placement of the wood and keeping them in place with good ole duct tape and electical tape :)
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Starting the cabinet. Im not master carpenter but they turned out pretty good.
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Test fitting the tank. I had to notch out the wood to allow for the hinges and latch to fit.
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The future inhabitants eagerly waiting. :) one male and two females group of variabilis.
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Drainage layer with fiberglass screen.
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I decided I wanted a wrap-around cabinet to store my supplies and hide my equipment. I love the way Raimeiken had branches going all the way across the viv so I incorporated some Manzanita branches from Josh's Frogs. I also plan on adding a fogger and misting system. Right now I have a 24in Exo-terra CFL fixture over it. Eventually I plan on adding a LED spot light and have two CFLs mounted right into the cabinet. Any ways here are some pics. I will try my best to get some better pics this weekend.
Starting to figure out the placement of the wood and keeping them in place with good ole duct tape and electical tape :)
Starting the cabinet. Im not master carpenter but they turned out pretty good.
Test fitting the tank. I had to notch out the wood to allow for the hinges and latch to fit.
The future inhabitants eagerly waiting. :) one male and two females group of variabilis.
Drainage layer with fiberglass screen.
