Operation: Tropic Thunder

[Bushmaster11B]

I made that comment weeks ago Germ. Really, who am I getting into a panic? I was using common sense but might have not worded it correctly. I was just emphasizing how I was going to rely on the UVB 10.0 for his UV. I didn't know about "filtered UV bulbs" until I looked it up on another forum for light bulbs. Yes the rock will get dirty and Yes, I plan on cleaning it over and over. I do have more slate and I do have some river rock. The volcanic rock is really not going to stay in that long as I was thinking the same thing. But I'm willing to try it out for a while. Question Germ, what if I Mod Podge the lava rock?

 

[Germ]

I have never used Modge Podge, but am told it works very well to seal grout, so I see no reason why it wouldn't seal the lava rock. I just feel that you are creating your own headaches with all the holes & crevices, even if sealed, will still be a serious 'PITA' to clean. But it is your time & elbow grease .

 

[Bushmaster11B]

Roger on the lights and rock. I will adjust. Didn't mean to throw anyone in a panic. I have updated pics now of Aries, he just arrived. Plus it will show the enclosure as finished for now. Meaning for his age.

 

[Germ]

Congrats on receiving your long awaited Dragon .

 

[Bushmaster11B]

Thanks, here he is. His name is Aries:

 

[Germ]

He's Absolutely Gorgeous, again Congrats ...

Love the Name choice also

 

[Germ]

Be sure to save a good pic without posting it elsewhere on the Forum & send it into the Pic O' The month Contest . Only 2 more days to this month's entry deadline.

 

[Bushmaster11B]

Hey Germ, did you get my Pic of Month photo? I emailed it to you....

 

[Bushmaster11B]

OK, so I'm just waiting on my MAC to get fixed and then I will continue with some awesome pics I took of some updates I did on the enclosure. Sorry about the delays

 

[Bushmaster11B]

A pic of my new Zoo Med Thermostat to control Aries's night time heat source (I'm useing a Repti Black Bulb shielded with foil).

 

[Bushmaster11B]

I have some recent updates on the enclosure. As per order:
1. CHE 60w $20 shipped- Amazon.com
2. Hide + Thermostat Probe (Zoomed on both CHE and Thermostat) Slate-free Thermostat- $30 Amazon (2 plug outlet 1000W)
3. 3 Door Seals- Lowe's $6
4. Door lock dow rod x 2- $3 total @ Hobby Lobby

 

[Bushmaster11B]

I bought some slate tile today. Going to get it cut later this week to make it all fit:

 

[Bushmaster11B]

OK, so here is the new slate I had cut ($10 for 10 cuts) and installed in Aries enclosure: Tropic Thunder. The slate was bought at Home Depot for $14 (2 boxes of 5= 10 12"x12" tiles):

Aries seems to really enjoy it! Best $24 I spent on the enclosure so far (for decoration).

 

[woozel121]

This is amazing, I'm defiantly going to look into doing this!

 

[Bushmaster11B]

Well thanks. I encourage you to look into my other threads as well.