Review and BioBuild! I HEART GECKOS conversion kit!

This build is a bit late to be published but i hope u enjoy!
This video is not sponsored its just my honest review and first impressions. By the time this video was uploaded i had several weeks with the build and am overall very impressed and satisfied with the conversion. Few things i thought would be issues (mainly ventilation) proved not to be an issue at all! I 100% recommend this product and plan on purchasing more from them!
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[@daughterofdust]

It came out so good, great job!! 👍

[@jesseyjames-taylor9965]

Super satisfying, but most importantly great editing

[@KLGB420]

Just got mine today. It didn't come with directions so thank you.

[@noah295463]

Great video. I wanted to see a video for this conversion kit in specific. Thank You . Do more videos or updates.

[@obsidianscales1202]

More on their way very soon! I have 2 I need to finish editing! 😩

[@sahralethgo7144]

Can you put heat lamps on the glass?

[@ellyhammond6047]

I’m wanting to get one of these, my only concern is the heat light situation, does it get really hot on the glass? And how well does it keep the heat inside?

[@obsidianscales1202]

It does hold heat well. Not very much ventilation is great for humidity but heat will not be able to escape so easily, i would very much suggest a thermostat. I live in SoCal so heat isn't a huge concern (cooling is my problem)

[@rdnkenki]

I have a zilla 40 gallon critter keeper but its top opening, Are there conversion kits available?

[@amberj5274]

How much clay balls did you use? I got my doors coming. I also broke out the top and made a screen top so I can use heat lamps if needed. Plus a little more ventilation. Thanks for tip about the black. Might go pick some of that up. Can you explain more about how you did the back and sides or do you have another video for that? Thanks

[@obsidianscales1202]

I built 2 and both used 2lb bag of clay balls. As for the sides I just used gorilla glue but at this size I think the better choices is silicone and foam. I have another build in the works where I experimented with both and honestly silicone and foam is better for larger sized enclosures. Also learned to make sure the sides are very uneven and have bulges or something of the sort because the geckos have a bit of trouble gripping the soil/bark when it's completely vertical! Hope that's useful info!

[@ryangalvatron4451]

How did you do that? I want to get this kit for a horizontal conversion but the top would then be glass. I cannot rest a heater on it and the UVB will not go through it.

[@amberj5274]

​@ryangalvatron4451 sorry replying so late. Tape the glass up and break what would be the top. Then go to a hardware store and get the kits/supplies you need to make a screen for windows. I used a metal screen since my heat lamp would be on top.

[@itstamarochka]

ty for the content 🤌🏼

[@jannwasserman1100]

How are you lighting and heating on glass top??

[@obsidianscales1202]

I'm using a plant light so no heat and the uv it's providing can pass through the glass. Heat would probably pretty tricky on this style of tank unless it's a heat pad

[@marccfox]

what type of glue exactly is that , and how does it hold up over time ? its a great idea

[@obsidianscales1202]

It's gorilla glue, it works great once you've figured out how it works. I've had a bit of trouble with it in the past with it not holding on to glass well but if it has an edge or corner to anchor itself it hold significantly better! I'm looking to see if silicone is any better A.T.M

[@jackieesparza49]

Are you using any light on top of the tank for heat? If you are, what type?

[@obsidianscales1202]

No heat just a plant light. If you want to heat it I highly suggest making sure the bulb doesn't make contact with the glass to make sure it doesn't get too hot. You might be better off with a heat pad tbh

[@ellyhammond6047]

@@obsidianscales1202 even for a crested gecko? I’m guessing the room temp is already pretty warm if you don’t need a heat light

[@ChaoticInverts]

Any warping in the acrylic or still pretty straight ?

[@lizardboy_kev]

The first one I built did bow a bit but I over did the substrate a little. I would say fortify the bottom with a little more binder or whatever you're using and it should hold well. I personally moved from Silcone to gorrilla glue gel and saw a huge difference in sturdiness

[@ZenHD]

you probally wont see this but can i ask what uvb u used

[@obsidianscales1202]

No uvb on this building only a plant light. Unfortunately uvb won't go through the glass from what I understand.

[@Dna_Geckos]

Dude needs some sticks for climbing

[@obsidianscales1202]

Totally! This video was pretty rushed there's a lot I missed. It was updated almost immediately. Looks completely different now (with sticks)