First build ET 2416 - Page 2

Darth_Geckos · #11 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 01:43 AM

These pics are after the first, third, and fourth layers of grout. I started with a really soupy layer to fill in all the nooks and crannies. With each layer I got a little bit thicker. I am still planning on adding at least a couple more layers of the grout. I may mix the colors between the next successive layers.

Darth_Geckos · #12 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 01:45 AM

I forgot to add the thrid pic. lol

AndrewJC21 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 05:02 PM

Looks Really good. I am just starting the same size project. Havent Decided what i am going to put in it yet but designing the hell out of it first. Cant wait to see what you are going to do to fill it all in.

Darth_Geckos · #14 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 07:53 PM

It is a nice tank indeed. I just saw that they now have a taller version of this now. It is 36" tall. Man.....and I thought this one was expensive to build up.

At least with the waterfall, I went to several pet stores and looked through their pieces of wood. Just kinda came up with the plans as I was putting it together. It is the other side of the tank that I am now dynamically planning out. Not sure exactly how I am going to do it, but I think I have an idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with, AndrewJC21.

Ma77hew7 · #15 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth_Geckos

I bought the grout at Home Depot for, I think $14(attached). This one is black, but the other bag of grout that I have is Bone. I am still amazed how well the panels turned out. I used an exacto, a box cutter, and a saw to cut everything. I then took a butane hand-torch to smooth out the surface of the styrofoam.

I have never used that brand... I'll have to try it out.

Darth_Geckos · #16 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 11:48 PM

I tell you. I am not a project person, at least as far as artistic projects or home renovations, so I am surprised to say that I never thought I would be making so many trips to HD. Lowes, and Michael's. You can get most of the things you need at Michael's. I got the styrofoam boards, cross-stitch, rocks, and various mosses. The cross-stitch is only $0.49 per 10.5" x 13.5" and is very nice to have lots of that stuff!

AndrewJC21 · #17 (**permalink**) 02-10-2011, 01:06 AM

I read about the X-large Exo Terra when i was looking to purchase this one. But i got lucky with this one i got it from my local pet store and he cut me a savage deal

So the X-large will have to wait a while. Im trying to convince the owner to order and use one then sell it to me

I will start a thread soon. I took artwork paper and have made multiple layers with all the schematics ( at least what i could think of) cause i cant justify tearing it apart once i make it lol. I was glad to see someone else designing a similar size.

Now im wanting to get into the mosses so can you take any( and i mean like ANY) moss and it will grow(of course with the right conditions)?

Darth_Geckos · #18 (**permalink**) 02-11-2011, 03:03 PM

Yeah, I got my tank used and for a good deal as well. Sadly, I broke the hinge on the upper part of the right door. I need to figure out how I can fix it. Maybe I can find a dowel that'll fit.

AndrewJC21 · #19 (**permalink**) 02-11-2011, 07:21 PM

Darn. Well hopefully u can find something to work nicely. Specially after all the work it takes to acquire one.

Darth_Geckos · #20 (**permalink**) 02-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Haven't had much time for uploading any pics, lately. Nor much time for working on the project due to work travel.

Here are some pics of my cave that I'm building. Kind of interesting the way that I am putting it together. It is like a 3D puzzle that I just keep adding the panels and grouting them, to stick them together. I actually have not used any adhesive on these guys, I am just holding the panels together with toothpicks.