Gecko Palace

[little98dime]

A bonsai tree would probably be your best bet I think. Hard part is finding a compatable species.

 

[Chibii]

Looking good so far!

 

[Olimpia]

Thanks!



The down side to the bonsai tree is that I can't seem to find them anywhere lol. Back when I lived in Miami, even my local supermarket sold some really pretty ones for not a lot of money. But here it may take more searching.

 

[little98dime]

You could maybe order one online. You could also maybe find a fake one to keep down maintainance and humidity.

 

[Neo.Reptiliac]

try looking on ebay

 

[Olimpia]

Small updates (no new photos yet, sorry!): I tried fitting it into the tank and hurah! It fits! My measurements were correct, so I don't have to touch the actual structure at all. However, I didn't account for the domes (dur) when I measured the height of the building, so I have had to change my plans when it comes to the roof decor. I will keep the dome in the middle, perhaps add smaller ones to each side, but I will not be making the little towers.

I bought the grout and the last pieces of wood detail, so I should be finishing most of it this weekend! Wish me luck!

 

[suz830]

Good luck....

I can't wait to see the finished product... it looks like it will be awesome

 

[daveim]

with bonsai, you'd be surprised who sells them. Even Lowe's sometimes has them. It's better just to keep an eye out for small nurseries-most have bonsai.

 

[suz830]

I found one at Walmart last year.... around this time.... on clearance....
I have had bonsais before... I managed to kill....this one hasn't died, it has done really well.... everytime it loses its leaves they miraculously grow back!

 

[Olimpia]

Yes, when I finish the actual palace I'll decide what to do with the substrate and any kind of "courtyard" decor. It really depends a little on what kind of space I have left over after I've put in the food and water bowls, and then on the size of the actual plant because I don't want to hide any details that I've painted.

So yep. We'll see. I have to cover it in one more layer of grout and then I'll start painting

 

[latshki]

you should do a mosiaic (sp?) for the floor it would look so cool!

 

[Olimpia]

New photos!
I covered the thing in grout and then several layers of white paint. I'm actually rethinking the color at this point... I think it might paint it in a more natural color, like a stone tan or something like that. I don't know, I'm just going to leave it as is for now while I think about it.

 

[Neo.Reptiliac]

wow

 

[little98dime]

Fantastic!

 

[Olimpia]

Thanks!

 

[L-G-C]

Oh my goodness! I'm jealous. All leopard geckos will want to be in that palace.

 

[latshki]

thats awesome
and I agree I think it would look better in a light tan

 

[VitalTears]

wow, looks awesome

 

[OhMyGecko]

that's awesome.

 

[Chibii]

Beautiful!