jpstodwftexas
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Started Getting Materials together for a "From Scratch" Vivarium.
Wanted to document the Process.
I work for Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) as Correctional Officer so It will take some time to complete. Plus they can't make up thier minds if and when I will attend a school. Inhabitants were planned to be Day Geckos, but due to work schedualing I had to pass on great deals on the "for sale boards". Still plan on getting a Couple of "Days", just not as soon as I would like. This will work out better anyways, I won't have to throw together something in a rush to have a place for the "Days". It will be 'ready' when I do get some and be established
Basic Materials will be recycled Glass, 2x4 Framing, Ceramic Board Lining, Red Oak Plywood Exterior, Pond Liner (soil area).
Planned deminsions will be 36"w X 48"h X 32"d for the display Area (approximate size of the recycled glass..might change if I get more).
Total Height will be 96". Unit will be a 3 Piece Unit. A Base, Display, and Upper Unit Hood. To make it easier to move at a later Date. If I ever Build a place of my own, Everything will be built ins :roll: .
Plan to include A Misting System, Fogger, and Fans to circulate air.
Step 1: Collect Basic Construction Materials and Design
Step 2: Build Units..Base..Middle..Upper
Step 3: Install Lights, Mister, Fogger, Fans (test)
Step 4: Do interior work ( Planting, Background, etc..)
Step 5: Purchase Inhabitants
Step 6: Enjoy
Wanted to document the Process.
I work for Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) as Correctional Officer so It will take some time to complete. Plus they can't make up thier minds if and when I will attend a school. Inhabitants were planned to be Day Geckos, but due to work schedualing I had to pass on great deals on the "for sale boards". Still plan on getting a Couple of "Days", just not as soon as I would like. This will work out better anyways, I won't have to throw together something in a rush to have a place for the "Days". It will be 'ready' when I do get some and be established
Basic Materials will be recycled Glass, 2x4 Framing, Ceramic Board Lining, Red Oak Plywood Exterior, Pond Liner (soil area).
Planned deminsions will be 36"w X 48"h X 32"d for the display Area (approximate size of the recycled glass..might change if I get more).
Total Height will be 96". Unit will be a 3 Piece Unit. A Base, Display, and Upper Unit Hood. To make it easier to move at a later Date. If I ever Build a place of my own, Everything will be built ins :roll: .
Plan to include A Misting System, Fogger, and Fans to circulate air.
Step 1: Collect Basic Construction Materials and Design
Step 2: Build Units..Base..Middle..Upper
Step 3: Install Lights, Mister, Fogger, Fans (test)
Step 4: Do interior work ( Planting, Background, etc..)
Step 5: Purchase Inhabitants
Step 6: Enjoy