Custom Background Tutorial

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Ever Evolving Exotics

Жыл бұрын

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@Koisuni Жыл бұрын

Ahhh i wish i saw this before I made my tank :’) this looks lovely

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@STORMZX-TD Ай бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExoticshow much does this tank cost? And is it good quality?

@justinwinchester4025 2 күн бұрын

Also great for embedding branches and hidey holes in the wall for any climby critters! And you can pin climbing plants to the foam to hold them up before they attach. Such a cool and easy method

@TinnyJam Жыл бұрын

Finally an easier way to make a good looking background! Have to try this on my next build!

@shirohikikomori1205 Жыл бұрын

Oooh this looks satisfying

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@User-hg1jk Ай бұрын

Looks beautiful

@Hicks_echos401 Жыл бұрын

Nice video ,quick -easy and thanks omw tooo the store

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you, stop by anytime!

@nicolebaxter824 Жыл бұрын

That's a beautiful background I'd love to get something like that done for my BP

@SanjayRawat-jo8jb Жыл бұрын

The tune use for background is incredible

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really like this one too!

@Theoddgoober Жыл бұрын

Love the channel. You guys are so nice in person

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you!

@pakkimehartarak7646 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@Cra3hy Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU

@Rancidcarcas713 Жыл бұрын

You should try a zigzag method, making small trapezium kinda shape and angle the bark downward to make ridges for basking

@LukeMcGuireoides Жыл бұрын

Bold choice, using the black foam. It's like 3xs the cost of standard

@ferneymaldonado6141 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@entr0pic_ Жыл бұрын

I did some custom backgrounds in my other vivariums too, but never thought of putting the coco fiber and stuff on the still moist foam, instead I waited till its hardened and put silicone+coco fiber on it... This way is way better, at least less work! Thank you. Did you wait a bit between letting the foam rest and putting the coco fiber on it? Or straight after foaming up the bark, you put coco fiber on it?

@dondrewnyc 5 ай бұрын

Dude sounds like Rod Serling.

@squidbean420 3 ай бұрын

Did you let the silicon with the egg crates dry before foaming?

@Xaddy244 2 ай бұрын

he mentions in another comment that he lets the silicone dry overnight. It won’t be 100% dry but it’s better than fresh

@Aks_Reptiles Жыл бұрын

Bruh i just finished my brown anole aka anolis sagrei enclosure, wish i saw this beforehand Also for anoles i recommend 12x12x18 for two females or one male

@mental_breakdance7227 Жыл бұрын

Will coco fiber also adhere to the 'gaps and cracks ' expanding foam? This seems awesome since you don't have to carve the foam and then reapply silicone. I just dont know how to manipulate the foam while it's curing to prevent it from expanding too much.

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

You will still see the cream color under it which is why I use the black variety. I don’t feel like it expands a lot using this variety.

@grizzlymang1930 Жыл бұрын

Yay egg crate i fuckin love egg crate!!!

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

🥚📦

@lizbujosa6380 Жыл бұрын

That was brilliant

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@datdankduck1769 Жыл бұрын

Is the silicone and egg crate better than just foam? I’ve seen lots of your shorts and when making backgrounds you don’t always use silicone or egg crate

@alexisalonso-ev1dk Жыл бұрын

Do u have to use the pond and stone can u use the one with the yellow cover the regular one ???

@camochameleon9488 Жыл бұрын

It’s really cool but how would you clean it?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

I do this in Bioactive enclosures. Isopods and springtails are nature’s clean up crew. They break down mold, decaying plant matter, and animal waste turning it into nutrients for the plants to utilize. I have more videos explaining the progress.

@camochameleon9488 Жыл бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics oh ok that makes a lot more sense, thanks

@lilanjel1992 Жыл бұрын

Can you use sand instead of the moss?

@Yu_cute155 7 ай бұрын

Can I use Fine bark mulch to make the background?

@availz2580 11 ай бұрын

Is the silicone and egg crate needed or can u just apply to foam

@EverEvolvingExotics 11 ай бұрын

I used to always do it directly to the glass and it works but it peels off too easily years down the road. Something as simple as trimming plants might take the whole thing off. I find it worth it to add the silicone, you don’t have to use egg crate. Just something for texture for the foam to stick to.

@availz2580 11 ай бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics Ok thanks will also order some silicone aswell

@charliethecairnterrier Жыл бұрын

I wish I did it this way, had some issues with the traditional way. Silicone still stinks after A MONTH my gecko is still living in a freaking plastic tub. I'm so annoyed. I have another gecko to give a tank makeover so I'll use this technique :)

@mootatedD0nkee-zg6hw 5 ай бұрын

Curious to the longevity of a background like this, looks amazing but how long do they last?

@loooongneck Ай бұрын

This is what I’m wondering. Will the spray foam hold up forever once cured? Especially with any heavier hard scape elements pressed into it

@mootatedD0nkee-zg6hw Ай бұрын

@@loooongneck I never got a response so I looked further into it and others told me theirs have lasted anywhere between 5 and 20 years so no certainty to how long they will last

@bloodsweatnbass8918 Ай бұрын

When using this method along with a water feature cause any issues. Or does the traditional foam sealing method need to be done when adding a water fall for example? Please advise , help needed .

@joseduran7368 22 күн бұрын

Ide go over everything(foam) with silicone(preferably black silicone)

@bradyboodhram3532 11 ай бұрын

Do you let the clyicone dry

@zach.the.snipergodtv2086 Жыл бұрын

Wiw

@raphaeltalon3622 Жыл бұрын

It’s pretty hard to find black expanding foam, do you think this will work using the traditional expanding foam? Thanks

@abrealgaming5649 Жыл бұрын

It works bro

@teuntv7832 Жыл бұрын

I'd be careful not using pet safe foam. You can find thie right foam most pet shops especially fish based shops

@NeanderthalDogma Жыл бұрын

Can you use top soil and play sand + excavator clay or repti soil

@PokeCollector. 6 ай бұрын

Are you doing a lizard? I have one and I used top soil for the back ground repot soil works fine too I’m not sure if it works with play sand though since it’s harder

@sebastianmarin6342 6 ай бұрын

Do I tap the morning after or as soon as I apply spagnamoss and coco fiber?

@PokeCollector. 6 ай бұрын

Wait a couple minutes

@jonathanherrera4759 Жыл бұрын

Do you make terrariums for customers?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s a big part of our business. This is a commissioned build for an adult female Brazilian White Knee Tarantula for a client.

@jonathanherrera4759 Жыл бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics how would I be able to contact you guys ?

@Stephen-jw8ci Жыл бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics can i ask how much you would sell this for? i’m trying to get into the terrarium business and i’m struggling to decide how much to charge. do you have some formula for material and time spent compared to price? i don’t want to overcharge people, but i also don’t want to get ripped off

@brianogrady4410 Жыл бұрын

Has anyone else tried this method with any results?

@tamassuri3638 Жыл бұрын

Polyurethane under water? R u sure with this?

@ally-gy5xi Жыл бұрын

How long did it take for the silicone to dry before you apply foam? I genuinely have been waiting three days with a fan on it and it’s still wet. I took the fan off to try and allow humidity to do it’s thing?? Pls help ! I’ve been watching videos preparing for this for years but maybe I used old silicone and it’s just never going to finish curing.

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

I usually just let it dry over night and it’s good to go. It shouldn’t take 3 days. I wish you luck!

@notasbignow1 Жыл бұрын

Did you use non toxic silicone and foam can you tell me where I can buy them please 🙏 Thank you 🙏

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

This is GE 1 silicone and great stuff black pond and stone foam. They can be found at your local hardware store or online.

@dh4923 7 ай бұрын

Do you wait for the silicone to dry before applying the foam?

@PokeCollector. 6 ай бұрын

@thelastsamari7923 Жыл бұрын

Wow so beautiful

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lastblood8550 Жыл бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics can you scrape off the back ground and reapply easily when it gets old or time for a cleaning?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

@@lastblood8550 it can be removed but this is a living ecosystem that uses isopods and springtails to clean itself.

@J242D Жыл бұрын

Would this b good for a pet snakw

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Definitely, I’ve posted some snake builds using this same method.

@J242D Жыл бұрын

@@EverEvolvingExotics nice thx 🤝👍

@Cuddlingus Жыл бұрын

I bought eggrate to do my tank idk

@esanmarques90 Жыл бұрын

Can this be used in acquariums ?

@nicolomarchillo4451 Жыл бұрын

As long as it’s plant and animal safe kind it can!

@hasss.5972 Жыл бұрын

Que produto é esse?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Great Stuff Pond and Stone expanding foam.

@praviendre Жыл бұрын

Have u got a finished project pic? Or video?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

Yes, I posted a full enclosure build.

@marygraham4165 Жыл бұрын

Would this technique work with a reptile requiring higher humidity, such as a Kimberley Rock Monitor?

@PokeCollector. 6 ай бұрын

Yes but you would have to put a layer of silicone and then another on top or just water proof it

@eugenevlierakkers2957 Жыл бұрын

Is this good for the fish no chemical in the foam or glue

@PUGWAR-xz1cf 4 ай бұрын

Do wait for the silicone to cure?

@Tentoumushi69 Жыл бұрын

Hell no! You gotta cut the foam. Also "more surface area for the foam to stick" is BS. All you need to do is wipe the background with surgical spirit and that'll ensure that it is the cleanest it can be and it will create more 'stick'. This video hurt to watch ngl.

@teganmolyneaux5204 Жыл бұрын

Is there a specific reason you need to cut the foam besides an aesthetic purpose?

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy it brought you so much pain to watch. I have lots more video examples if you’d like to cringe any more including some builds with the great stuff directly on the glass. This was for a client that paid me nicely, I didn’t want to skimp. He and his tarantula were happy which is what matters to me. I appreciate the feedback, Daniel. Keep being awesome!

@EverEvolvingExotics Жыл бұрын

@@teganmolyneaux5204 I never thought carving it looked as natural as the foam does naturally expanded. I love all the crevice too add plants. I used to do it the way all knowing Daniel was saying but this method works better for me. Carving and using silicone is the traditional way of making backgrounds. It works too, I did it that way for years.