
Custom Vivarium Background Guide
How to build great looking backgrounds for Vivariums & terrariums





What you'll need to build your own
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Step 1: Initial Silicone Layer
This ensures the background will stick well to the glass, and also offers a good way to conceal the foam work from view

Step 2: Foam & Decor
Positioning & mounting all the decor for hardscaping



Pond foam is an alternative option we've seen being used lately. Considering it's about 300% more expensive and gets covered with silicone & background mix anyway, we recommend (and use!) the usual Great Stuff product. Furthermore, in our experience, pond foam expands more than the standard Great Stuff foam, which makes it a little more difficult to work with.
Step 3: Silicone & Texturing
The most difficult part, and the last step before things start to look right aesthetically

Step 4: Trim Work + Touch-Ups
It's all downhill from here!


Step 5: Custom Vivarium / Terrarium Background Completed!
Plant It, Seed It, and Enjoy!


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