It's finally time to get my Ghost Mantis into a proper bioactive vivarium. You've seen me make vivariums before, but this one is a little different. I decided to make a realistic background using Drylok Masonry Paint.

I know that some hobbyists use it to seal plywood enclosures, but I never would've thought to use it on a background. I found it very easy to use and will definitely mix it in with some of the other techniques I've show before. Let me know what you think of the finished piece. I personally really like how it turned out.

Although I've never seen him use it like this, I originally got the idea to use this paint from Troy Goldberg. He uses it to make backgrounds for poison dart frogs on his channel. Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/TroyGoldberg

If you missed the first installment of this series on the tank build, then check out the video below. It was pretty easy to build.
https://youtu.be/TrnoaXj79v4

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