How I made a Huge Reptile Vivarium - Full Build!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnvGm3-mo7mnh9k Reptile Vivarium Build Breakdown - Technical Details and Build Process Explained! For everyone that wants more details and information about this build I have just uploaded a follow up video.The answers to all of your questions are surely in this video!!! Thank you so much to everyone who has been watching the videos and subscribing to the channel! All of the support and kind words mean a lot and motivate me to make even more content for you all... I'm just getting started!

[@busufian-303]

What is the material that coated by the regulations

[@SpectrumVivaria]

@@busufian-303 What are you referring to when you say regulations? I don't understand your question.

[@sleetygrub8777]

Wut wuz added with ur polyurethane Wut kind of waterproofing

[@sleetygrub8777]

@@SpectrumVivaria what wuz added tu the polyurethane Wut kind of waterproofing please nd thank u

[@shaolinmaster8583]

good job its nice and simple but coming from a industrial construction back ground and its mainly just me because I get payed to be picky I would have added more structural support and done few things different but no way any one without my skill set would have been able to recreate it so again great job

[@animekingking9514]

THIS WAS THE SICKEST REPTILE ENCLOSURE I WATCH CREATED. YO YOU GET 10 THUMBS UP !!!!!!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

I appreciate the 10 thumbs up - But did you subscribe and hit the notification Bell too?! 😅

[@TsmithJustin]

I worked in an upholstery shop for many years and a angle grinder with a flapper wheel make short work of foam shaping. It does require some vacuuming but it works great.

[@TsmithJustin]

Also an electric carving knife is great as well.

[@hremaddox]

Thank you for showing the trial and error process. I think that's important. Great build!

[@Jonslondon]

That was so cute when you waved your little dog away and he listened lol 01:02

[@terririnella4032]

Let no one say that you aren't as much an artist as a craftsperson, even if the carvings have a utility function, the skill, not to mention the time and effort, shows your artistic skill and style

[@kygu]

The amount of thought that went into all the little details is top notch. Beautiful animals as well

[@liaanscrittercorner1753]

What an epic build! Your love for your animals and the hobby shows in your work. Truly inspirational. Greetings from a fellow hobbyist from South Africa

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Having the build inspire others is very motivating, thank you!

[@tombrophy1063]

Awesome video dude. Love the little detail of how you stopped the timelapse so we could see your dog :)

[@SpectrumVivaria]

He made a few unexpected cameos and it felt right to include them. It was a lot of fun checking the footage/editing it haha. Appreciate the feedback!

[@SwissFrogGuy]

I remember this has been one of the main videos that I really poured over when I was trying to understand foam and Drylok at the very beginning. Really helpful for my giant build! I’m working on my own series of videos of making of stuff now, and owe a lot to you! Thank you so much! Randy

[@mattapalmer7]

the plastic bins in the nest/hides is such a smart smart idea, props!!! wish i thought of that!

[@Arttty]

This was just phenomenal, One day I will make a bioactive vivarium that is just as stylish as this, but probably on a smaller scale.

[@artsolomon202]

Love what you did, i did this a few years back with a lot of my enclosures, i used black as underground and dry painted it with grey, so you get more nuance and shadow!

[@Brianhahahaha]

I'm not even a reptile guy but the build looked so cool I had to watch it anyway lol very very very cool!!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

It's a great compliment to have someone not in this niche/hobby appreciate the video. Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it !

[@Brianhahahaha]

When you put the foam on there I was like omg no that looks so trashy then you started hacking at it and I was like ughhh cringe then you put the cement on it and I was like like wow that looks really cool lol

[@SpectrumVivaria]

@@Brianhahahaha The process of building things is not always so pretty haha

[@norah1949]

This blew my mind. Would love to see a video on how you make your diy vines. They look solid!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

It will be my next video upload, it has had the most interest so I feel a need to prioritize it! You know what to do to make sure you see when it goes live :) Thanks for the kind words

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

Brilliant video, looks incredible. I'd love to see a video on how it's doing now, two years later.

[@sagaedling195]

Beautiful vivarium 👌 I’m scouring the net for inspiration and solutions for my own big ackie enclosure, and this definitely helped!

[@oscardaniel9035]

This build is super therapeutic !

[@victormns8282]

second time i Watch your video and it still so cool, nice work do you know an equivalent of drylock brand?

[@alleykat6171]

This is incredible,the cage even has wheels!

[@Ochibason]

This has is beautifully OFF THE HOOK Amazing. Going to make another one and will use some of youre Techniques! Awesome thank you.

[@NonObjectiveForm]

You did a remarkablejob. The best diy vivariun in the whole KZbin. You deserve more subs! Congrats!!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Appreciate this thank you!

[@delcielo183]

HOLY SMOKES!!! I'm beyond impressed with you sir.

[@jordanbarnett7247]

This video is great I basically followed your instructions here and made mine like how you did yours. Wouldn’t have been able to make mine without your vid. Struggling big time with my rock wall now getting it to look as good as yours lol

[@Virtual_Vinsanity]

17 minutes well spent. Awesome video. Great job.

[@TheFritoNinja]

This is nothing short of art. You've got some lucky reptiles. Also thanks for pointing me to that drylok stuff. I make terrain for my D&D campaign with xps foam, so that's really gonna bring it up a notch!

[@sgledhill6]

Fantastic job fella....your reptiles couldn't have wished for a better home Your a man after my own heart

[@wolfyeverywhere]

I am so happy for those beautiful monitors! 😍

[@JustARustyGamer]

That looks absolutely amazing. I love to see what everyone is doing during this time and you clearly have made a good use of the time off!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

It's been helpful for sure, been meaning to get it done for some time now! Glad you enjoyed it thank you

[@HAMMOCKHANGER31]

I didn't know AquaMan made terrariums 💯 GREAT JOB, man well done!!! I've made several using this method. Great vid!

[@Mazazamba]

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Bet your monitors love it.

[@Reptiliatus]

Fantastic build! Thank you for sharing!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Hey bud thank you! You've got an interesting collection and channel, look forward to seeing your adult enclosure build for Sabzi when the time comes!

[@aquajuwel7098]

I wish I had your skills, I do aquascape but when it comes to building things like you I’m rubbish. Your final result is absolutely amazing. Great job!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thank you! I think almost anyone can learn to do something like this it's just a matter of being willing to fail/make mistakes a long the way in the learning process. Aquascaping will be a part of this channel in the future, I have some unique ideas I want to try!

[@askthefrog]

Wow! I've watched so many videos of enclosure builds and this is the best one I've seen! It came out beautiful!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

There are a lot of great build videos on KZbin so this is high praise, thank you! I look forward to sharing more builds in the future :)

[@scox7748]

Awesome work, bro. Great choice leaving in the mistakes you made. And that slow mo foam cutting - like a John Woo sword fight👌

[@nonesuchherpers5056]

I have seen a lot of builds these is one of the best thank you !!!

[@TheGuyWithTattoos-31]

That is really badass. I always wanted to do this but never had the creativity of space to go through with it

[@jaydent4641]

I’m not going to lie. When I saw you gluing styrofoam together in that beautiful box I thought “WHAT THE HELL”. At the end of the video, I simply thought that this was a magnificent handcrafted vivarium. Very well done! Definitely subscribing!

[@5implicity]

Magnificent

[@jv122798]

Dude! That is freaking amazing!!!!

[@forrestcrabbe]

Nice build. The hide boxes were very innovative. Y'all have a badass day 🤘

[@Fleshyfletch]

Dude great job. Really enjoyed the video

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks Mark!

[@pjdynomight]

Super Dope!!! I'm stealing that humidifier trick!!! LOL

[@SpectrumVivaria]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHfClpeqaJajac0 Heres a video on how to do it with some good info and tips!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Mate I'll give you a huge thumbs up for this!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks mate!

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

From one KZbin creator to another. Fantastic! Must of taken ages to build let alone edit

[@SpectrumVivaria]

@@NORTHERNEXOTICS Yeah it really did... But its great to have it documented and that people are actually watching and hopefully enjoying it now !

[@a-aron3355]

I love these camera angles man really gives the video perception 👌

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks for noticing!

[@travisrscott7803]

This is stunning! Such a perfect build for a beautiful species of monitor. Would love to see a supplies list of all that was used? I plan on taking on a project soon , it would be very helpful to know materials used here ! Thanks for posting looking forward to more in your channel.🦎

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks Trav, there will be a new video uploaded that will discuss more of the details of the project soon!

[@hawkclaw_8682]

Very nice build! I really like the nest and hide boxes... gonna use that for my next project! The Monitors are stunning and fit in there perfectly.

[@usernotfound9655]

Bro this is the greatest build I've ever seen Well Done!

[@measures_of_distance]

so sic !!! great job, lucky monitors

[@ES_Grove]

Wow this look even better than a zoo enclosure well done

[@jameslazarus8714]

wow! Unbelievable results. Beautiful!

[@danielleb.7055]

Absolutely gorgeous and amazing to showcase one of the most amazing creatures on earth

[@SpectrumVivaria]

I tried to make something special for these very special animals, glad to see you enjoyed it and agree :)

[@quentindaniel9541]

What sort of deal with the devil do I gotta make to have this talent?

[@faidatagoro3186]

The cuphead kind

[@Jok3r00]

None, just some determination and hard work

[@Gee_willikers12]

Just 8 years of tutorials videos a dream and 3grand and you can do anything

[@mateuszx17]

Artistic hand work

[@senseytaeki]

the terrarium is impressive, especially when exploring the monitor lizards

[@tingaping6873]

How is this not more pupular? You made a great video, I love it. Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@SpectrumVivaria]

I would love for it to be seen by more people but so far I think its going ok for my first upload to the channel! :)

[@julian_david4556]

underrated video! so detailed and creative. thank you for inspiring me to do better than a box lol

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks ☺️

[@FLEARMOY]

Thinking of doing a similar project … excellent job … thanks for uploading

[@Linda_Oompaloempia]

This build..wow! I could never make a enclosure this cool

[@Basicyk]

I’ve been a huge fan of collecting reptiles and have always wanted to get a monitor forever! This video is going to help me build my own vivarium🤘

[@ianyockey8485]

Wow, this was absolutely stunning

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thanks Ian!

[@robertolesen5782]

Truly inspirational! Those blue tree monitors are even more gorgeous than I had imagined seeing them here for the first time. Hopefully they breed for you and produce many eggs and offspring for years to come. Maybe I can buy one someday, lol? Not likely but I can dream.

[@coopsreptiles2588]

Awesome Build mate! Love the hide box ideas what beautiful monitors

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Cheers Cooper! The boxes have worked quite well, the lizards use them daily. A special cage for some very special monitors was the goal!

[@Kayleefine3768]

Man that’s a sweet build!! Good work!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thank you!

[@justbecause9645]

Beautiful work, happy lizards!

[@孔大中川]

マジでスゲー✨ 時間と手間とお金と知識 爬虫類の愛情 ほんまにすごい

[@fotografjindra6442]

This is really goodly good ;) Happy reptiles :)

[@Saturn-Matrix]

14:19 I'd put a nice foam pillow in there with a cotton pillow case that has the end tied off. My mangrove monitor knows better than to defecate where it sleeps. I watched this video many times, love the ambiance.

[@wunguetkan6403]

Amazing feat in the presentation of the progress works and final product! Very well documented. Thank you for the inspiration and keep up the great work!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

That is a very nice comment, it is highly appreciated!

[@ReptileWay]

Really awesome build! I find this to be a great guide for anyone wanting to take on a DIY build of their own. I even picked up some cool little tricks for my next build! Great stuff 👏

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Good to see! Thanks

[@OscarMDuhayJr]

Wow so intricate. Your lizards have now a cool home! 😊

[@purgejoker9733]

Very well done gave me a idea on both my monitors and there enclosures

[@elslick]

Very nicely done. Just as good as most small zoo enclosure. Two thumbs up.

[@schaefshock]

Incredible build! Found it very inspiring, thank you!

[@timsparkes804]

you are brilliant bro!

[@jrbp33]

Awesome build and monitors!

[@larrywesley998]

Great Job! very well done, now I have to convince the wife to let me make one!

[@stevenspear6732]

Glad you made this video it was very helpful and informative. Keep up the good work I’m looking forward to seeing more videos!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Appreciate the feedback thank you! More content is on it's way.

[@kropka8259]

Beautiful! Dream animals and set up!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

They are very special and I tried my best to make something special in return for them :)

[@kropka8259]

@@SpectrumVivaria They are, indeed. I am hoping that one day I will be lucky enough to get one :)

[@komododoesstuff]

Such a beautiful enclosure for some amazing little monitor lizards! 🦎🦎

[@latinoheat612]

I was half way this build but i made a split habitad deserted for a bearded dragon and a forest like for chameleon and the end result was quite awesome i thank you for getting me started bro

[@tldecker1471]

Wow. Great job! Looks amazing.

[@cararichman1729]

This is a larger version of what I plan on building for my leachie. I can't wait for the more detailed build video so I can start planning. My baby is only a few inches long right now, but I want to start planning and building soon.

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Working on it!

[@cararichman1729]

@@SpectrumVivaria Since leachies typically live in hollowed trees, I may have to revive your original tree plan and see if I can make it work. I've tried foam trees before and they are tricky. Maybe I should start practicing now or I can cheat and use large cork rounds haha

[@SpectrumVivaria]

@@cararichman1729 I spent far too little time with my tree to get it done right...lesson learnt. But I will try it again on another build in the future for sure. Nothing wrong with using cork rounds though

[@michaelhawkins7598]

Dude this thing is amazing I’m using it as inspiration for my ackie monitor enclosure!

[@dakotabrown3988]

Beautiful work! Very well thought out. I might just have to incorporate some of your ideas into future enclosure builds for my TM's :).

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thank you! If my video inspires anyone it makes it worth it that I decided to share this experience.

[@raulsalas3129]

A very incredible set up. Amazzing

[@ninja_wolfofficial]

Ur a straight up artist

[@torchup9256]

Awesome build...im bout to do the inside of my big coastsl tank, def using alot of those tips cheers

[@sfccaldwell3169]

Very nice build! You inspired me to go ahead and try to build my own instead of paying someone. Fingers crossed!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

This is the way.

[@pro1986]

Great job, amazing work here! Good luck with future builds :)

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Thank you for the kind words! There will be future builds on the channel, have some interesting ideas I'm working on :)

[@TheBeardedHerper]

Excellent video and terrific build, thanks for sharing all your hard work!

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Just curious, how do you clean bio active only or? thanks :D great build!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

I have a bioactive substrate but that is only 1 tool in the toolbox for proper husbandry.

[@matthewwoodbury91]

That enclosure looks really cool! I wish i would've done something like that

[@SpectrumVivaria]

You still can!

[@matthewwoodbury91]

I know i just need the materials lol.

[@vierlandenlasse3853]

8:20 you can also use a angle grinder with a metal-grout-brush :) very nice Video !

[@aidan2356]

This is an amazing build. It would be cool if you had waterfall type thing in it.

[@SpectrumVivaria]

This was something I considered doing but decided it was best not to for this project. Will save that for another build I think :)

[@BuzzKora]

Man, what a piece of work. Great job with this creation, it is soooo beautiful. Definetly susbcribing!!

[@minicosm4695]

Loved the video. Cant wait to see future projects. Keep it up!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thank you !

[@simeonbgat]

Wow. Great Job. Subscribed

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Glad you enjoyed it enough to sub, lots more content on the way :)

[@latieplolo]

Beautiful! My dream vivarium is a DIY plywood one like this. But I have a baby due in 7 weeks so that project is going to have priority for a while!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Priorities are important! You should do some planning and when the time is right....go for it!

[@nicktsiou9516]

I have watched that video 6-7 times since it was uploaded. Your work is magnificent and very meticulous, which is great! I will draw inspiration from this for my griseus enclosure which will be built in the winter. Any advice you can and want to provie, is more than welcomed!

[@SpectrumVivaria]

Glad you are enjoying the video so much, thank you! My best advice is to just go for it - do your best to plan and implement the job but it's OK if it doesn't go perfectly or you make mistakes. You will learn a lot from fixing the mistakes and take on that knowledge to your next build. I made plenty of mistakes with this project, but I used it as an opportunity to build my skill set and I still think it turned out pretty good!

[@kevinearley5896]

Excellent work. I have question if you have a moment. Now that it has been a while since the built how has the drylok on the foam held up. I always had a fear that due to their sharp nails it might not hold up. Could you shed some light on your experience? Thanks in advance. Really awesome work.