DIY HUGE Reptile Enclosure. Mistking, Lighting, Fogger, Fans, |Part 3| Insane Ceiling Reveal

This is Part 3 of the series, DIY HUGE Reptile Enclosure. I will be going over how I installed the Mistking, built the plumbing for my fogger, cut out holes for the basking lights with added trim, installed Arcadia ProT5 UVB and Arcadia Jungle Dawn for the plants and ambient light. Along with installing the DIY 40mm CPU fans on a Mistking nozzle.
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Part 1 Building The Enclosure: • DIY HUGE Reptile Enclo...
Part 2 Installing Ledges, Polygem Zoopoxy, Drip Wall, Dry Bruch: • DIY HUGE Reptile Enclo...
DIY 40mm CPU and Mistking how to video • Top 5 Vivarium Paludar...
Links:
8x4 PVC sheets at Home Depo, Lowes, Menards or plastic shops (Some States do not carry them at major hardware stores)
1/2" Bulkhead
www.amazon.com/dp/B0002Z7TUW?...
Mistking Nozzle:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01JS2RSGE?...
40mm CPU fan:
www.amazon.com/dp/B071JB9WYB?...
Govee Smart Plugs:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08731J1L4?...
Wire Clips:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXL8BFYV?...
Arcadia Jungle Dawn 51w:
www.amazon.com/dp/B07XF7F86J?...
Power Bar:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z2ZKVXX?...
100 Watt Deep Heat Projector:
www.amazon.com/dp/B09BBHYC8H?...
Double Dome Ceramic Light Holder:
www.amazon.com/dp/B08V93FSRV?...
Flukers Dome Light Holder (Dimmable):
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Heat Mat:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Fogger:
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Disclaimer:
Although I love reptiles and building enclosures, I am by no means an expert. Do your own research and wear safety protection. stay within your skill set. I am not liable for any accidents that may occur if you try to replicate my work.

[@user-yc8hl9vj8t]

Brad you have a talent that is above the rest. Your videos have been an inspiration to me and many others. I appreciate everything you are doing and I pray many more to come brother. 🤘 I almost forgot what i learned on this one….. order govee smart plugs asap😂

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment, and I'm glad you find my content inspirational! You will love the govee smart plugs. I got the original idea from Adam @WickensWickedReptiles it was a game changer for room/enclosure management. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@caryelizabeth624]

I really, really apreciate a video just on the ceiling of the enclosure. I feel like it is a step that often gets overlooked or rushed. This level of detail is fantastic! Thank you!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I'm glad you appreciate the video and how I made it its own thing. My original plan was to have the drainage layer/false bottom, building out the front and installing the glass. But then I would have had to cut out some of the details with the ceiling. I'm glad I decided to chop that into 2 videos. Stay tuned for part 4! Your support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@SerenityDragons]

My enclosure envy is at an all time high. I’m gonna have to step it up. Jeez man!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Serenity Dragon. But, I've seen some of your enclosures on IG and they are looking great! Thanx for your continued support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I can't describe how impressive this build is. The attention to detail is completionist. It has everything, and on a scale larger than anything I've seen outside of an actual zoo.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you Luke, I'm looking forward to showing you all part 4. I just finished up the final edits and should be uploaded on my patreon next weekend and youtube the following weekend! This enclosure is all starting to come together! Im also panning my next large build. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@rainbowreptilesuk]

Using magnets is so smart! Love this build 💚

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and when working by myself on large builds, it really helps me target and double check placement for stuff. Thanx for your support! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@AshleyHorne1]

Cold beers at the ready 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

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[@Tdiddyx23]

Always giving me the motivation to get to work! Still working on my first tank. Had to slow it down after hearing your podcast with animals at home. Great work as always and thanks for the vids 🙏

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and I'm glad my content gives you motivation! That was a fun podcast to be a guest on! Have fun with your build! Your continued support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@jasonkibler9316]

I watched Part 1 of this series, and now I’m binge watching the hell out of all of it. Amazing work!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Awesome, I'm glad you're enjoying the series. It was a fun one to put together! I'm gearing up for my next series. Stay tuned! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@mobydickii8407]

Excellent as always. I love that you explain your though process through your builds. You are a great teacher.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and sometimes my mind runs wild with this stuff! Your continued support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@samarabevin]

Wow this channel is amazing. You about to sky rocket to the top. No one is this clear and effective at such complicated set ups. Thanks so much.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you for your comment and encouraging words. Your support is appreciated. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@chrisl672]

Dude, I do not understand how you don't have more subscribers. Your channel is very well put together. Your videos are nicely edited with good narration and you're highly skilled and creative. I've built a few detailed enclosures using some of your creative ideas. Keep it up man, I think your channel is gonna be big!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Chris, much appreciated and your comment is motivating to keep creating content! Let's see what the channel has in-store for the future. I'm glad you were able to use some of my creative ideas! That's what it's all about. Your continued support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@tammyfrancis7856]

You will blow up once enough people hear about your channel

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@tammyfrancis7856 thank you Tammy, much appreciated!

[@tmccandlish2144]

Best part...Your super serious extra focused facial expression when using the jig🤣 but seriously this is gonna be so epic I can't wait to see it finished 🙌

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hahaha 🤣🤣🤣, true, I didn't spend hours upon hours building up to this point to veer off the line and have a S.O.B moment 😅. And thanx, I'm looking forward to adding the inhabitant so I can enjoy watching him do his thing. Then start my next build. Your support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@tmccandlish2144]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds🤣totally get it. It looks so good!!! that attention to detail definitely shows🤩👏🏼

[@tammyfrancis7856]

My favourite part was when you displayed how the whole system works together. You even have the light cycle down, and all the different types of precipitation! That’s like I said before, next level stuff! 👏🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and it's at this part of the build, I feel like things are all coming together. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@hannahworley3336]

You never fail to impress dude!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you Hannah! That's cool to hear!. Your continued support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@melodybentley2386]

Been so great to watch this come to life, giving me so many ideas for my own project I'll be making in similar dimensions!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and that's what it's all about, we all get ideas from each other to make our own projects come to life! Thanx for your continued support! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@thekbshouse]

I appreciate this channel. I've been puzzling to build large bioactive vivarium with water feature for my growing leopard tortoises for a while. One I have to do will be so large it has to be walk-in, almost zoo exhibit style enclosure taking up 3/4ths of a room for the ease of cleaning, maintenance etc... Watching your builds have been helpful. Since there's lots of flat area I've been thinking about panels of fogged plastic to use as light diffusor to get skylight sort of look for the ceiling (maybe with pull out drawers like you had in your other video to access the lights), but then again I do need exposed lights for the UVB lights and basking lights. I like the "hidden" floodlights placed on an angle here. In depth setups for (custom) thermostats, light dimmer schedules setups etc would be nice.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and I'm glad watching my builds has been helpful!. I like where you are going with he fogged plastic to diffuse the light for the application you are talking about. I hope you give it a go. Once you get started I'm sure everything will fall into place! Your support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

What did you like best? Fogger? Fans? Lights? Mistking? Heating? Did you learn anything new? For behind the scenes uncut bonus footage with a more detailed description where we can engage in a conversation, check out my patreon 👇👇👇👇 patreon.com/user?u=98339191 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@christinanoah9381]

Using magnets to mark your holes- genius The mistking is awesome! The drip wall is super cool! It’s unfair that I can only pick one favorite.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, and I'll let it slide, you can pick 3 🤣😁🤣 Thanx for watching! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@dailyt444e9]

It's feels like the only thing missing from the realistic light cycle is some form of low light at night, even something like a dark blue bulb. Other than that, this is amazing, and I plan to build something similar eventually 😁

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I agree, I have a fluval aquasky I was gonna use, but I like the arcadia and how it all links together. But if you're looking into something with even a more day/night cycle looking into those. I have them in my last paludarium build. It also has options for cloud passing over and lighting storm simulation. U did give me an idea, though. I'm gonna look for a moon image light I can mountain on the ceiling in the center of the reptile room so everyone can enjoy a moonlight. Amazon, here I come 😆 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@jackottaway92]

Again with the great info man. The magnets is gonna be a game changer cause I always wind up slightly off from where I want it.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! Yeah, I was running into the same issue at times. The magnets really pinpoint your target zone. Your continued support is appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@shiina8543]

I can’t wait to see the full reptile room tour.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, I'll be doing one soon! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@erintraicene7422]

Love to watch your growth. Videos getting better and better. And they were already fantastic. Digital intro is great. And your personal on camera intro was enjoyable as well. Great job as always.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you Erin! I know you have been around since the beginning to watch my content grow. Your continued support is appreciated🙏 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@MrHillbilly]

Very Impressive! I can tell you love what you do based on the fine details put in that most people skip. Well Done! 👏

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro! I definitely love building enclosures and seeing it all come together. Your continued support is appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@rickcroney1286]

Very cool 😎 I've been enjoying this build series 🦎💚

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and I'm glad you are enjoying the series! It's all starting to come together. Your support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@pamhouweling7141]

Again, awesome and detailed. Love the fan information. Will be using that for sure on all 7 of my enclosures.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and the family work great! Make sure to check out the video I made on how to build them. Have fun with 7 builds 🤘💯🤘

[@sea78x]

Great video with some great ideas too

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@SupportedShots]

This is a perfect setup. The only thing I think that could push this over the top is if you added a dimmer to your lights to have them slowly transition on & off to add that rising & setting sun affect. But besides that chefs kiss

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! And i agree, I haven't looked into if there is a way to have the basking lights dim on slowly or not. They are on a set dimmer switch. But once turned on, they automatically go to the setting its at. I was thinking of adding a fluval aquasky I have that I can set sunrise and sunset times. I might add that to the enclosure, and it would just be the 1st light to come on and turn off. Decisions, decisions, 😆 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@SupportedShots]

I think snake discovery has a lighting video where she talks about a dimmer that works like that

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@SupportedShots Thank-you, I'll have to check it out

[@acaughtpanda]

I want to see you and @SerpaDesign get together on a build.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

That sounds like it would be a fun build to do and would end up being a cool enclosure! Serpa definitely has some skills! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@dshobe720]

Great video Brad. Glad to see the advancement on the project and herpetoculture. Is planting next? I hope your finish details on the plants are as good as your finish carpentry detail. What is going in here again i cant recall? Consider seeds as a means of planting certain plants. See you on patreon 😊

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Dan, Much appreciated and I'm glad your enjoying the advancements with this project! Part 4 will be the false bottom (I ended up going a little overboard with it lol) along with building out the front and creating a pocket door so the whole viewing window opens up for 98% access. Plants will be part 5 along with the finishing features and details. I do like your idea of sending some plants. I think I'll have to take you up on that. I have let the plants root for about 1.5 months. I haven't quite yet said what's going in it yet, but you'll find out on Patreon very soon and before anyone else! Your continued support is appreciated! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@lookingglassproject9679]

The reptile that gets to live here is SOOOOOO lucky bro…

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx bro, he is lovin it!

[@Mina_xyz]

This is amazing! Your attention to detail is nuts man. I’ve been waiting on Pt. 3. Which pet is it for?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and glad your all caught up now. Part 4 will be on my patreon this weekend and yourtube the following weekend. I'll show everyone who is going in it in part 5 or 6 TBD. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@SwissFrogGuy]

Great work, Brad!

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, hope all is well. Looking forward to another build you do! 🤘💯🤘

[@SwissFrogGuy]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds Thanks man! I don’t know how people pump out videos so fast! I’ve got so many videos I want to put out!

[@paulwhite9242]

Did I miss, or did he ever say waht's going in there? It looks neat

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

No yet. I'll be showing everyone real soon! 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Ruyzacki]

Amazing work! But aren't inside lamps conflicting with rain system? Like short circuit because all this tiny water particles, which flying all the directions, or hot lamp glass cracking because of cold water?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you and good question. I have the mistking nozzles are pointed away from the lights. The one in the center (DHP) only comes on for nighttime heat (from 1130pm to 430am). But the lights them selves are flood lamps used for outside. Also, that's why I installed them above the enclosure. Not only to maximize space but to reduce water if it was to get onto them. The uvb has its hood that would redirect the water if it came into contact with it. Hope that helps woth your question. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@the_animal_ark]

This is amazing

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, it's been a fun project! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@D1EF0R_MAR1]

Hey brad! Loving the build vids! Using them for my dwarf retic, and hopefully some new timor pythons i should be getting soon! Just a question, would you ever work with snakes?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx 313 exotics! I'm glad your finding my content helpful with your dwarf retic build! To answer your question, I might get into snakes in the future. But I do have a snake enclosure build planned in the future that I will sell or auction off. But that's atleast 3 builds out. Your support is appreciated! 💯🤘🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@D1EF0R_MAR1]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds awesome!

[@scottedelen5194]

Do you have any lighting to replicate the moon and stars? And how noisey are those little fans compared to using something like a 120mm computer fan? Amazing enclosure by the way, it's nicer than my own bedroom.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thanx Scott, it's also bigger than a New York apartment 🤣. The 40mm fans are very quiet. I can't hear them with the sliding glass doors shut. When open, I hear a very faint buzz. But nothing someone would pick up on if they didn't know what they were. I use fluval aquasky for a day light cycle. It has cloud features (like if they are rolling by and lightning storms). Watch my most recent DIY paludarium video or the 6 minute iver view one. I use them there. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Paludarium build with fluval aquasky kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2elZaqsh92Xp6Msi=XNvzy7SsxEfD6NDg

[@illwarez899]

hot glue with high wattage ... hahahah expect glue dripping when gets hot

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I don't know what's funny when it doesn't get that hot in the area it was applied (at max 114°F). Plus, hot glue melts/liquefy at temperatures ranging from 250 to 375°F. Temp readings don't get close to that! 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@laulinave8666]

First and foremost, thank you for the reply. My next question. Will the polygem hold up to the high heat that is needed for a black throat monitor

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Most definitely will. It's used in a lot of zoo exhibits. My Cumingi gets to 130F. My mertens is gonna be 145-150F. Est product out there for large Varanids

[@AshleyHorne1]

Great video man! I think the light situation is a really good idea! Definitely gives me a good idea if and when I build my bigger enclosure 🤌🏼🤌🏼

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! And I'm glad you like the idea! And i say go for the big build! You won't regret it! Your support is appreciated 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@davidwhite6427]

Amazing work! I feel i've learned a lot! Question, would that Enclosure work for a 7' 56lb Black Throat Monitor? Would he have enough room to be happy?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, much appreciated, and I'm glad you learned some things. I honestly don't know the answer to your question. Check out some fb groups and see what they say. The answer will probably be bigger is better. Which is true. But there are ways to maximize space using the virtual space instead of and empty box. I have seen people house black throars in similar setups but I have personally not done any research. With all that being said they are an amazing species!

[@eugenereardon4557]

It’s very nice cage on how long did that actually take to build?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you! I'll have a video out this Sunday on that. But it took 252 days. 42 of it was letting the plants establish. But also setting up cameras, editing videos, working a full-time job, being president of a non-profit foundation, and speaking publicly trying to break the stigma of addiction also play a factor in that. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Glerbicus]

Does the govee smart plug turn back on after a power outage (or at least follow the timed schedule and automatically reconnect to wifi)? Only reason I’ve never felt safe switching to smart plugs.

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I have had the power go out a few times, and I have not run into an issue with govee smart plugs recalibration. (my fluval lights get all messed up if the power goes off but they are Bluetooth. and have to reboot them but not my govee smart plugs) I know they were working on some bugs with daylight savings time. I believe they resolved the issue, but I still just turn off my internet on those 2 days a year for 15 minutes and turn it back on to be safe. I'll let you know what happens this year with daylight savings. Hope this answers your question. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@eltondelgado4289]

Hello there I one of your vidéos you're using an external heater. Wouldn't it be à fire hasard if the canyster fails an the water stops flowing througth it

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I believe it has a kill switch if water is not running through it if I remember correctly. I'll have to go back and read the details. I honestly unplugged it because the temp was staying in my desired range for all 4 seasons of the year. It's still nice to have the option if needed, but it was just wasting an outlet that didn't need to be used

[@laulinave8666]

Will the insulation board our basking areas hold a white throat monitor full grown

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

I was surprised on how strong it was just by attaching insulation board to the wall woth spray foam. I had a few gallons of water on it with not sign of it breaking. But it really depends on what kinda topcoat your gonna be using. In this video (attached) I was able to sit on the ledge with no issue using polygem zoopoxy. Hope this helps kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2q1eoVmpqqSp5Isi=NWmyMq5Ge3ciSmWU

[@TMAckies]

What species are you going to house in this one?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Hey, thanx for the question. I'll be showing everyone soon enough..... I gotta save something for the last video 🤣😆🤣 But what do you think it's for? 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱

[@TMAckies]

@@bradsbioactivebuilds my guess is veranus cumingi 🤔🤔

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

@@TMAckies 🤐🤐🤐 good guess. 🕥 will see if you are right!

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

What are the dimensions of this enclosure again?

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

8x4 and just under 6foot tall but taller than 6 foot with the heat lights ontop creating more space inside of that makes sense. 🤘💯🦎🐸🐍🐢🌱

[@Kbs_animazing_house]

Sir, it’s a matter of time before the world sees your work. I’m speechless, talented is an understatement 🙏🤘🫡🇺🇸

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

Thank you, that's very much appreciated! I'm having fun with this build, and it has given me some cool ideas for some upcoming planned projects. 🤘💯🦎🐍🐢🐸🌱