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    Final product after completely redoing a realistic desert theme tank.

    Hi everyone, I know some of you saw my previous post about making our new girl a realistic home, well after finishing the 1st one, DH and I were just not happy how it turned out, so we started over. It was actually much easier the 2nd time (took longer though as it is more intricate), as we...
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    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon.

    Here it is today. 2 more coats away from being done (and letting it air for about a week) and just adding some succulents.
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    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon.

    I may be adding kind of like a door with hole to the cave to make it more of a burrow than cave but its pretty deep and dark so I think it may be ok. I have stairs to the top of the moist hide too, so there is 2 ways of getting down. I think she will be fine, as she is pretty good about looking...
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    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon.

    Here it is today, it drying a lot faster bc it so warm and sunny.
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    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon.

    Not doing a step by step but here is it so far. It is taking a much longer time than expected. Some things didn't work the way I wanted so I had to start over.
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    How thick will grout be?

    Hi, I am beginning my gecko desert tank. I am cutting Styrofoam and want to make sure I leave enough space for grout for my side pieces. How much thickness does the grout add once you have grouted the Styrofoam? Thanks.
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    Best way to mount flukers heat mat?

    Hi everyone, I just got the large Flukers Heat mat for our new tank. It says to put styrofoam under the mat, if I do that do I still need to tape it to the tank? Is duck tape safe to use to adhere it to the tank? Tips and pointers? Thanks.
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    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon.

    Making a 2 level desert theme tank out of 29 gallon. Updated with som photos. Ok so I posted a question in DIY about finding tutorials about making rock wall for the 29 gallon we want to do for our girl. I didn't get any responses but I found what I was looking for. So DH and myself have...
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    Would this light be good for just viewing?

    Hi again everyone, So I know I can get the moonlight bulbs to view, but I don't like the look of the domes, and since I don't need one for heat I was wondering if this would bother Gerty? Thanks...
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    Finding step by step instructions for DIY 3D back ground and decorations

    Hello everyone, So my husband and me have decided that we want to redo a 29 gallon to make 2 levels for our leopard gecko, Gerty. Since we have never done anything like this before I have been looking for tutorials to help guide us in making it. I want to make sure we make it right, trying...
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    Introducing myself and Gertrude our new leopard gecko. (Cross posted, sorry)

    Hello all, Well I have been an avid fish keeper (salt and fresh) for many years. We are military so after our last move I decided to take a break (until DH retires) and try to find something to fill the void that could come with us on our next move. So we went to the pet store (big box is the...
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    Introducing myself and Gertrude our new leopard gecko.

    Hello all, Well I have been an avid fish keeper (salt and fresh) for many years. We are military so after our last move I decided to take a break (until DH retires) and try to find something to fill the void that could come with us on our next move. So we went to the pet store (big box is...
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