Making Fake Rocks - Page 33

bratyboy2 · #**321** (**permalink**) 02-01-2010, 11:32 AM

i just spent about 4 hours reading through the 32 pages and im starting mine tomorrow.

HX · #**322** (**permalink**) 03-23-2010, 01:47 PM

How are you advancing. Brad?

Lycosa · #**323** (**permalink**) 07-15-2010, 02:30 PM

This has been one of the most informative threads I've read ever. Unfortunately, a lot of pics are gone since the thread began, but this is some really inspiring work.

HX, I went looking for this thread after seeing your work on fake roots and reading that thread.

As others have said many times, you should really do it professionally. I've seen less quality work in zoos than you are doing at home.

I'm going to give this and your root idea a try. I doubt I'll get the same results, but I am really inspired to try it.

Many people have done really well using your technique and I hope to join the ranks. Making those backgrounds looks like it really can add to the enjoyment of keeping vivariums.

Again, thanks for sharing all this information and giving me a level to aspire to.

HX · #**324** (**permalink**) 07-15-2010, 07:48 PM

Thank you. That was a touching set of words.
My pleasure. Happy to hear you're inspired.

noprince · #**325** (**permalink**) 07-17-2010, 04:31 PM

I agree completely with Lycosa.
But just wondering wether those pitures could be reinstalled.
Or could you do it yourself HX?
The words are just about enough, but the pictures complete it.

HX · #**326** (**permalink**) 07-17-2010, 11:52 PM

You are too kind.

I'm not sure whether even I have the vanished pics anymore, sorry. I'll see what I can do.

But: we have had talks of a spinoff article with Kyle. I have been occupied with other stuff for awhile, but I think I could be able to live up to the plans during the end of the summer/early fall.

So stay tuned and thank you for your words.

DrjekyllsReptiles · #**327** (**permalink**) 07-22-2010, 07:49 PM

to secure it under water for a long period of time I would suggest aquarium sealant just stick it down before you fill tank its safe n non toxic for reptiles kutos

fred · #**328** (**permalink**) 07-23-2010, 01:22 PM

Interesting thread!

We also use epoxy in Holland for terrariums.
This one I build here in Colombia for a nature protection-expo.

grts.

JoshH · #**329** (**permalink**) 07-24-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fred

Interesting thread!

We also use epoxy in Holland for terrariums.
This one I build here in Colombia for a nature protection-expo.

grts.

That is top notch....is that concrete/grout with epoxy over it? Or just epoxy resin.....

fred · #**330** (**permalink**) 07-25-2010, 12:09 AM

Hi JoshH,

Thanks, it is styrofoam (the whole terrarium) with partly a sort of cement we use for bathrooms (don't know if that's grout), and epoxy mixed with different colours of soil like clay and sand.

Also over the epoxy I used a little bit of very fine soil, this allow moss and plants more easy to grow over it.