my first custom viv build

[jepo55]

hi there i hope you like this,its a viv for a baby bearded dragon to use until the age of 8 or 9 months then i,m going to use it foe geko.As i said before this is my first go at building so any comments or sugestions are welcome many thanks.

[cpt]

so will this be a planted inclosure?
and it looks like you've got a solid amount of grout mix or quickcrete mix applied.
anythoughts on a paint job? red rock, sand stone, darker earthy tones

hope to see more soon

[jepo55]

thanks,the paint is going to be a medium to dark earth,i set out with sand in mind but when i test painted a bit and put it in viv with lights it looked horrid so i changed the paint scheme. i,m putting a few plastic plants in here and there but only about 2 or 3. I will be giving the heavy traffic areas a light dusting with sand then sealing with a waterproof sealer.Here is a pic of things with the first coat of paint on.

[cpt]

with tan caulking or silion you could put some interesting sandstone pattening and layer it with different sand colors, just a thought

[jepo55]

hi there thanks for the idea,but like i say its my first go at this and painting is not my strong point, You just lost me with what you said can you explain or point me to a guide that will show me how to do what you said,then i will consider giving it a go. Like i say i,m rubbish a paint so any help mate thanks

[cpt]

so it seems a comon practice that once the foam is set into a vivarium, silicon or caulking is smeared over the surface of the foam. once the area is cover to ones likeing the siliconed area can be covered with any kind of substrate, sand, coco fiber, moss, gravel, dirt, and so on. there is probably no reference for a sand stone texturing demo but there are ton on youtube of tropical vivs being covered in soils and fiber using the same application. check some of those out and get a little creative

also only use the appropriate silicon or caulking if you thoose to go this route, some can have harmfull fumes and are not animal/fish safe. pet store would prob be able to direct you toward the proper brand.