Recently I got in and upgraded my keelbacks enclosure to make it more natural looking while also giving it plenty of swimming area. I was however a bit lazy with this build so I only have completed photos. Basic process though was I used expanda foam across the back to make a fake rock wall. Then I put three layers of grout to harden and make it look like rock. Did a bit of dry brushing with acrylic paint to make it look more real, and then finally three coats of water based pond sealer to finish it off.
As my aim was to flood the entire bottom section I also got a planting tray for seedlings and then repeated the above process along the two sides that would be visible. Then I put it on some legs to keep it raised out of the water. Once everything was dry and cured I then put aquarium pebbles across the bottom, flooded the tank and decorated the rest.
Overall I am rather happy how this has turned out, and the keelback seems to enjoy being able to swim properly again, along with all the hidey holes I have put into the tank.
Cheers, Cameron
As my aim was to flood the entire bottom section I also got a planting tray for seedlings and then repeated the above process along the two sides that would be visible. Then I put it on some legs to keep it raised out of the water. Once everything was dry and cured I then put aquarium pebbles across the bottom, flooded the tank and decorated the rest.
Overall I am rather happy how this has turned out, and the keelback seems to enjoy being able to swim properly again, along with all the hidey holes I have put into the tank.
Cheers, Cameron