ANOTHER background - rainforest

You have inspired me...the ideas are flowing for my tree frog tank....


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By the way, if the branch is very long or glue can't hold it, it would be wise to add some mechanical assistance like a metal brace or screws etc. But the strongest glue I've found is the 2 part epoxy glue. Hardens in 5 minutes too. The water based liquid nails is very strong too, but does take a day or two to harden.

great thanks so much for all the info, think im gonna take a trip to the woods behind my house tomorow to gather some supplies. cant wait to see yours all set up with the lights and waterfall

LEDs installed.

It has a remote control which makes it change 15 different colors, adjust brightness, create fade, strobe or flashing effects etc. if I wanted. I think light purple is my favorite. If it seems to bother the lizard I will of course turn it off.

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Waterfall installed, but need to somehow hide the tubes and the pump. I'm thinking maybe buy the smallest matching rock hide to the rock bowl and just putting it over the pump.

I also want to waterproof the driftwood. Not sure what can be used to do that that is transparent and non toxic while submerged in water? I know you guys use G4 pond sealer but it is not available here. Will varathane be safe? Or smear on some aquarium silicone where the water runs?

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How's this for hiding the pump?

I know, I know, it's a different color. But it's what I had lying around. Again, if I had a submersible safe sealer I can paint it.

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NOT COMPLETE!

But close...

Will change out that exo terra hide for a real tree stump hide. Will add basking slate. Also the grey rock hide covering the water pump is too tight. It squishes the pipe tubing thing and slows the water. Will try to look for another cover.

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By the way, my advice to people wanting to make something like this:

Don't make a waterfall. WAY more trouble than it's worth.

If you HAVE to, use a proper water pump tubing. Don't try to do something fancy like this here genius (sarcasm) and try to adapt an air hose, because it's smaller, black, and thus less visible. Darn thing is dribbling like some old geezer with prostate enlargement.

Love the LED's! It's coming along really nicely.

And thanks for the advice about waterfalls. :rofl:

Another fantastic job :rockon: