It starts, new viv build!

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CrestedRick

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One of these guys/girls will be calling this tank home and the other will be calling the other one home. Thanks! The hardest thing is coming up with a layout and where the plants will be placed. Im planning on finishing this tank shown here today so Ill post pics of the final product. :)
 

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CrestedRick

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They dont have hides now so with all the stuff Im putting in here they wont need one until I breed them if I breed them but Im curious to see what the offspring would look like. Im going to process the plants now and plant them so stay tuned for pics later today
 
Elizabeth Freer

Elizabeth Freer

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My adult crestie George loves to hide in both ends of the long fat bamboo tube angled against a corner of his tank. Just gives him added security. Something you might consider :).

Heavy plant cover (pothos) and sanseveria make good additions.

(There are alot of cresties on the market!)

I'm staying tuned :)......
 
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CrestedRick

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Thanks! The cresties are still 8-10g so as they grow the plants will too. I have yet to have a problem with them destroying the plants that are currently in the other tank so Im confident the plants will do well. Ive already had one set back with the first tank, the side panels bowed and came off the glass but I baked them in the oven which helps make them flexible and I also cut them in half so they are one long piece and then went heavy with the silicone and placed 10lb weights on it to press it down.
 
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CrestedRick

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Ive been away for a few weeks and were letting the plates get acclimated but this weekend is the big moving day for my cresties into their new homes! I will post pictures one i get them moved.
 
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CrestedRick

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Here are the finished products! Once the geckos wake up I plan on getting some pics of them in their new homes! Enjoy
 

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MdngtRain

MdngtRain

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very nice. you may want to make better use of the vertical space you have. you can add a few more branches or vines to give them more jumping places. I might also suggest some more cover up top, maybe some fake vines until the real plants grow in a bit. Other than that, they look really good. How are the little ones liking their new homes?
 
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CrestedRick

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They seem to really like it! Climbing all over the walls and finding hiding places in the plants. Im thinking about what to add, any suggestions of how to situate them? I was thinking of another one of those flukers bamboo bars but not sure where to put it.
 
MdngtRain

MdngtRain

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you could do another one like the one in there but a bit higher up? It's always tricky knowing where to put all the branches, especially once you have it set up the way you like it for the most part... I always end up moving things around in my tanks because I can't find just the right way to put things.
 
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CrestedRick

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I wa going to put one higher but I think ill wait and see how the vines grow in. I plan on trianing them to cover the bamboo
 
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