1st DIY Leopard Gecko Tank

[AlaskanBlizzard907]

ya had time to try to new sealant trick?? i thought i had mentioned what i used for mine, guess not....Its called Modge-Podge, i believe an is sold at walmart an many other places like chain store let alone the craft store, it's not sold as sealant but it does work as one....you can also dilute with water if needed because it's an acrylic base i believe... Let me know if ya need a pic or somethen i can go snap one.....it's what i use to seal my daughters puzzle's together....works wonder's in tank enclosures an so on... hope it helps...cheers!

 

[Featherheart]

Thanks for all the ideas guys! My Dad said he found something that should work and will be by later today to give it a try. But I'll mention the modge-podge trick to him and see what he thinks.

 

[Featherheart]

Alright, Dad found a spray sealant that works and we'll get some more covered tomorrow.

 

[AlaskanBlizzard907]

is it Krylon clear sealant? I've been debating using that type of "Flex Seal" that i've seen on t.v. it's on my To Do list tonight.. does anyone have any thoughts on the spray aerosol type or that flex seal type?? thanks keep us posted...

 

[Featherheart]

It wasn't Krylon, I did ask him if that would work 2 days ago, but he said that it wouldn't. It was a spray, but I can't remember the brand name right now. I'll go check when I go out to respray later today or tomorrow. But I do know he's used it before and I've had my leos on things that it's been sprayed on.

 

[AlaskanBlizzard907]

Totally safe to go man, use that spray i've done it tons, on my most recent i just used it..(big pic dump later of it) Just make sure you let it air dry really well in a vented area.....it will stink for a day or two, way longer then the paint on type sealant.....
Bonus is the spray can be done shortly after the first layer dries only down side is depending on how large it is...u can use a few cans...

 

[AlaskanBlizzard907]

totally forgot....use the "matt" or clear version not the "gloss" unless you want the fresh morning dew wet look on everything u spray....best of luck.

 

[Featherheart]

I plan to let it air out for a week or so before I even plan to put it into the tank. Just one of 2 more coats of spray for the pieces and it should be good to go. And then pictures to come after spray is "dry" and a week after that the final few pictures of the set up and the geckos in it! :yahoo:
.....As long as I don't have any more problems. Here's to hoping!

Oh! And I'm not using gloss, I don't really like the shining light it gives off. And if I did that, it wouldn't look how I want it too.

 

[Featherheart]

Alright guys, here's the photo dump of the sealed vivarium pieces. Next week on monday I will have a picture of the set up together and the leos in it. I sure hope that my girls like it!


Edit:
Here's the bubbling I was talking about eariler:

Not to sure if you can see the bubbles, but that's what I was dealing with. All fixed now, but just thought I'd show it after I found this pic on my phone.

 

[Featherheart]

Well it turns out that Sakura isn't a girl. He's finally old enough to start showing the beginning of his vent. Thank goodness I haven't put them together yet for long, unsupervised times together. I'm just glad that they got along so well when they were... But now they will never be together.
But Sakura, will be getting a new name, will be moved into the 20 gallon tank and I'll have to do another tank for Kalipso. The completed pictures will be uploaded either tonight or tomorrow; with my little boy in it.

 

[Featherheart]

And the tank has no smell any more and set up and ready to go. Chibi (formally called Sakura) has been put into his new home. :yahoo: