How To Make a DIY 3D Background For Bioactive

This background can be used in so many different tanks! This one was used for a cave gecko, but it can also be used for things like crested geckos, dart frogs, and even leopard geckos.

0:00 Intro
1:14 Building The Background
6:04 Outro
6:56 Bloopers

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What I Use To Film (nothing exciting here, but for those that are curious):
Fujifilm XT3 w/ 16-55mm lens:
Canon M50:
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Shoe Mic For My Camera:
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Brick Background:

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Although I have a few reptiles, I am in no way a reptile expert. I just research a whole bunch and make videos. Please always do lots and lots of research before getting any pet! :)

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[GJYYC]

I never thought about installing the cork bark that way. Gives me a good idea. Nice work

[davidphillips]

Good evening Elle, hope you're Wednesday was amazing. Love that new tank background, it looks great!!

[louisaugustexvi]

amazing vid Elle!! thank you guys! happy Wednesday:))

[RealJRoyall]

This is awesome. Looking to build an enclosure for my green iguana that has that kind of interactive background. So dope!

[joyglocker]

Looks great!!! Thanks for the tips and inspiration. Take care.

[loispadgett]

So glad you put this one on how you did the back ground looks like fun. You two are such good partners in DIY projects. Makes me want to try doing one myself.
Ellie your hair looks great.
I was excited to get the notice of this on a Wednesday it just made the middle of the week sooo much better. Bye for now 🙋
GOD BLESS 💖

[customcagesusa]

Awesome detail on how to make that background!

[stuckinthelazycorneragain]

So good! Can’t believe it’s your first time doing it.

[MrDamonster]

You two did an amazing job. Hard to believe that was your first time it looks like something purchased from a a company. Did you glue the coco fiber to the background in one sitting or was that several sessions. It seems extremely tedious.

[grandtheft]

What a cool video and love your new hair

[mellewedin]

So when applying the silicone it's actually best to use a paint brush or use one of the rubber basting brushes and then you do not have sticky hands

[Pooh_Bella]

I was too distracted by how pretty your hair looked 😂 enclosure turned out beautifully

[artnstuff]

Thanks to more than half of my reasearch from your channel, I have a happy healthy 2 month old beardie😊

[lukeonn]

I built something a little similar to this thanks to your vid! What plants can grow on the walls? I’m considering cutting into it so that it could fit a tiny pot. I don’t think the wall will be thick enough really?

[danielvinson]

Elle's husband! Thank you for your service!

[rexthebeardie]

Hey Elle I love you’re hair, I hope you’re having a wonderful Wednesday, and hello den

[hales]

Gosh idk where to start. I've got two Leo's I wanna build bioactive backgrounds with 3d naturalistic backgrounds that allows them some arboreal climbing space because they do enjoy climbing and exploring. My leo had to have his tail amputated so I took apart his tank and set him up a 25 gal quarantine setup. He is a big boy but is fine temporarily until he has his mansion set up! And I have a much younger year old gecko I got not too long ago in a quarantine setup too, classic and unattractive, kind of bare min with extra hides because I want him to adjust to the environment first. My leo is 10 years old. He healed up great, I just have had so much happen past few months so haven't started the backgrounds. I need motivation and inspo! I need ELI5 guides too

[leahgarcia]

Hii Im early!! I love ur videos you help me take better care of my beardie!

[Elaine_P_Smith]

Where did you purchase the tank?
That background looks great and I can't believe that it's your first DIY Background. You both work well together.
I need to create a tank for a Vampire Crab that my nephew wants for his 12th birthday and your videos are inspirational.

[dfactor]

I'm really wanting to do a 3d with a tall 40 gallon aquarium. Its 12 inch wide though and a little iffy about spraying foam onto the glass. Afraid of getting mold between the foam and glass. Definently would do a false bottom for drainage. Again just iffy about it with concern to mold. Trying to figure out a way to do a 3d with out spraying foam against glass. Any ideas