Custom Enclosure Project!

[CJ's Exotics]

Hello there! I have been recently been working on some custom enclosures, a 5 gallon vertical conversion, and a 12x12x12 exoterra, where I have put great stuff on the back, and placed part of the hardscape, and shaved the foam. Because of a new project I am starting (hint hint!), I will be selling these, either as they are, for people who want to complete them how they want to, or as completed with the completed backs, and the conversion done for the 5 gallon. If you are interested, check the classified, and this is the thread where I will show those who are interested in starting their own project, part of the process. If you have any questions, I am not an expert, but feel free to ask! Enjoy, and Happy Chameleon Keeping!

 

[CJ's Exotics]

For sale thread is in "Miscellaneous". This project was very fun, and I hope that anybody who tries this has as much fun as I did!

 

[CJ's Exotics]

I think I will complete the backs, it will be another fun process.

 

[Remkon]

I think most just coat it in silicone and sprinkle that with coconut coir or something like that.
Another way would be to use tile adhesive which will give it more of a rocky look and you can paint over it later.

 

[CJ's Exotics]

I think most just coat it in silicone and sprinkle that with coconut coir or something like that.
Another way would be to use tile adhesive which will give it more of a rocky look and you can paint over it later.

I think that is the best method, I got some silicone in the mail recently for this.

 

[ERKleRose]

I think that is the best method, I got some silicone in the mail recently for this.

I use the black pond and landscape foam and while it’s still wet, press my substrate into the foam so I can skip the carving and silicone

 

[CJ's Exotics]

I use the black pond and landscape foam and while it’s still wet, press my substrate into the foam so I can skip the carving and silicone

Carving is nice though, so that way I can sculpt it how I want, and because that foam can be messy before curing.

 

[Remkon]

I'm more the styrofoam/tile adhesive kind of guy. I got a 24" x 16" x 40" dartfrog enclosure planned for the future on which I will do this again, or maybe a hybrid of the both.