Remember to silicone several inches one each side (to hide the sides of the Great Stuff). Extend the silicone a few inches further than the GS, then trim it off with a razor once you've finished the backdrop.

You can also use tree fern panels (though they're not as ecologically sound of a choice) and cork bark.

Good luck!

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I'd like to keep it as "natural" as possible. I like the cork bark and had a few ideas when I was sleeping...lol If I took a cork bark "tunnel" and secured it to the wall...I could make a "bottom" for the one end, fill it with sterile soil and turn it into a planter. I could have plants growing down the walls and have a place for the wd's to lay on at the same time... What do ya think?

good idea, but a simpler one would be to use cups or the bottom half of a plastic bottle. Your tank is probably even big enough that you could use a milk jug or something similar. The you place that on the wall as you are applying the great stuff and great stuff over it. before it tries add a layer of the cork bark and you have the same look that you were trying to achieve with the cylinder.

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You should visit Black Jungle Terrarium Supply They have a wonderful slideshow of how to build a terrarium. There are links to other resources too.

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Awesome idea Shell....great way to recycle some of those plastic jugs that get thrown away! I can put drainage holes in the bottom of the jug too! Thanks for the link, as well, Steph. My daughter says I spend too much time on the computer now...lol. I like doing the research before I start a project...I end up liking the results better.

If you do make the drainage holes, make sure to seal the great stuff with silicone or epoxy...

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Just on the bottom of the jug area...right?

I don't have any drainage holes on any of my containers. I just don't overwater.

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Maybe I will stick to silk plants....Plants and I don't get along real well!..lol If I want to guarentee them staying looking nice... I better buy silk! lol

you could just stick with really easy plants, pothos, air plants, so on. either way im sure you'll be pleased, but live plants really do look great.

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