Blu is in! Lots of plant growth to come but feeling good about the branching rn. Also haven't actually planted the bottom yet (gonna do that this week while he is out free ranging on his tree) but have some plants and branches there so he has a sleeping spot
Update! Did my first and biggest round of planting (besides the ground cover). Have to attach in more branches over the next few days but should be all engines go this weekend! Lmk what you think/if you have any ideas/advice
It will be my favorite part too once everything is put together- stressed about placement of stuff and how small the plants are (they will grow ofc but ugh)
While I am cutting foam back, thoughts on the background? Was thinking some tiny islands to put orchids on so i dont take up too much space but so its not blank. Heres the sides w some random cork placement on the back before silicone. Also decided to use some sandpaper to rough up the foam in...
Whew its been awhile! The boy is good, I think his name is going to be Blu🥰. Major progress got stalled for awhile with family in town but I should be doing my silicone and final touches this weekend!!! (Here is one of the sides drying a few weeks ago)
Ok- I may use some on some crevices but I will avoid it in the open spots. I will make sure to air everything thoroughly, I did this once before so I know the basics at least
I forgot to order the foam and so now I am waiting on that and the silicone. I can’t decide between sphagnum or peat to stick to the silicone in between the cork gaps
Oh boy😂 gotta carve out more wallet space for feeders! Glad that everything sounds normal- I really want to do this right and its been really fun so far
He has been eating a lot and is definitely getting more comfortable with me around- I am in love 😍 I do have one question @Beman, he seems to be basking a lot? (Temp 80-81 F) Granted he is eating a lot and it is the highest location for him to sit but just wanted to make sure thats ok?
Hand feeding^ (I know the hole in the screen is still there, covered it after feeding him)
Yeah his eye turrets really stand out and the blue lines on his face that are starting to show as he gets adjusted are😍
Well now that he has settled a bit… he ate yesterday and today ate from my hand!!! My dubias are late 🙄 so had to order crix and gutload them. Pics below!
I plan on taking my time, want to be proud of the final product. Plus I wont be able to work on it until I have a few days off! I did get the link, thanks