60 gal hex build for retf

[burketja]

I am working on a 60 gal. hex tank for retf's. this is an older tank (new old stock for 150 bucks sweeeet) so it is nice and tall. The plan is for a decent size waterfall/drip wall and LOTS of climing room. I will post some pics soon. ANY input is appreciated.

[burketja]

build progress



here is the tank

eggcrate drop in frame

cork zip tied to back ready for foam

faomed and waiting to dry

[froggsong]

I like your zip tie idea to hold the wood in place while you spray the foam.

[beckdg]

very good so far

[burketja]

this is the pool for the waterfall.



this is a waterfall pool for a outdoor water garden. i got it at a local gardenstore. i had to cut part of it off to give myself a little more land area ( tired of drowned crickets) i used a peice of plexiglass (silicone then foam) to seal the back of the pool


this is the finished product. i plan on using large stones to cover the filter whichwill be flat on the bottom. the 1/2 vinyl tubing goes to the watrerfall. it will be hidden by a peice of driftwood

i also wanted some vines for the little guys to climb and hunt on. i plan on putting 3 vines in the tank. i dont really like the ones in the petstores so i made my own and i am pretty happy with them. I made 9 ft. for about 10 bucks (i really like that)

i used a peice of poly foam caulk saver and put braided stainless cable through the center for rigidity


i coated the foam in brown silicone then rolled it in loose coconut fibers.

[burketja]

this is the backround after i put some turf on the back. the 2 beads of foam i put in top of the rest of the foam are more vines. i added a planter to the top of the cork for a bromelaid. i have attached one of the vines and have 2 more to place

[beckdg]

nice vines... very good