Looking for ideas for tank decoration

[skeetersmom]

I posted some pics of Skeeters enclosure awhile back - and I am looking to make some changes.

On the left side, I have put in a tube hide, and covered it with flagstone rocks to hide it. But, since I check it at last once a week for...um...defication evidence, taking the rocks out is becoming a chore.

I was thinking of using cork wood,but concerned that, especially in the summer when it is humid, that it would cause issues (Skeeter is an I.J).

I guess I could just pile on the aspen on top of it - but that would be a bit boring for him I would think. He loves the rocks and will keep using them if no alternative method comes to mind, or is suggested...

Does anyone know of anyone who makes the artifical rocks here in the states? I am thinking that would be the prefect solutin...

[skeetersmom]

well, this post got 17 look sees - but no responses. Guess everyone else, like me, don't know of a different solution - so guess I will stick with what I am using -

[Fatal_S]

You can make your own artificial rocks. Check out lizard landscapes (google it) for a how-to. Then you could make a light-weight removable rock corner piece to go over the tube. You could even make it totally waterproof with silicone if you wanted. Or just water resistant with other sealants (see previously mentioned website).

You could also use the corkbark. Humidity isn't really a big issue with corkbark as long as it's not sitting in water constantly (which your IJ shouldn't be anyways).

[Kbell31]

FAtal did you ever post pictures of all those projects you and your girlfriend were doing when they were complete? Like the Sphinx and whatnot?

[Fatal_S]

They're not complete. I got banned from working inside the house, and the only times it's been sunny when I'm not working is when my family or friends have volunteered me for something. All my free time seems to be spent cleaning or babysitting. Not to mention looking after the horde. So the projects are sitting on my freezer waiting for me.

[skeetersmom]

After much adu, the solutin "came to me". I can't work the material (terribbly alergic) - but found a thin piece a flagstone that I broke into smaller pieces...works like a charm.

Guess I was trying to make it more difficult than necessary