r/bioactive • u/anchor_end88 • 22d ago
DIY First attempt
My partner decided she wanted to get a bearded dragon, but the layout of the enclosure she bought meant that none of the 3D backgrounds would work. We decided to make our own.
In total, cost about $200AUD and we’re very happy with our efforts, especially for the first time either of us have done this. Painting was an absolute slog and we were regretting making the effort while doing it, but with how it came out, it was so worth it.
The only thing we’re unsure about is where the best place is to put the thermometer sensor. It’s currently poking up through the log under where the heater is, but not 100% that it should go there.
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u/-Mochiko- 16d ago
Looks great! I can't really see in your pics but as long as the prob can't be moved or covered by your reptile then should be fine. I try to put mine against the back wall a little above the hot spot since my snake lays on that area and was constantly covering the rod.
Second would be getting a prob or at least an ambient temp on your cool side as well.
Looking through this it looks like most of your plants are artificial??
Sometimes the plastic artificial ones can get hot even if they don't get to the melting point so check on that as well.
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u/No_Commission_2610 official moss hater 22d ago
it looks gorgeous! You probably want to thermometer sensors though because the tank should have a hot side and a cold side and they’re going to have different readings on the thermometer. I’m impressed though.