Water Dragon Enclosure Build

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2021
  • This is a video of us building the new enclosure for Ivy, our water dragon. It's also a tutorial for when you want to get creative and make your own background.
    I will also make an update video as we are planning on getting more cork bark and more aquarium decor. We got this size enclosure because this was the biggest size that could fit through our hallway with steep stairs and corners. We will be expanding this enclosure soon as well. Stay tuned!
    I hope you enjoy this video! If you have any questions, you can put them in the comments down below!
    If you're intrested in seeing her old enclosure, click here: • Water Dragon Enclosure
    You can follow me on Instagram for daily content here: / m.j.exotics
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  • @Jordaleigh
    @Jordaleigh 3 года назад +5

    Awwhh what a happy Dragon! Great job you guys, it looks amazing. 😍😍

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Thanks sweety♥️♥️♥️

  • @stephaniedollar259
    @stephaniedollar259 3 года назад +8

    This is SO cool!! You guys did a GREAT job and she looks so happy 🥰 this definitely gave me some ideas too ❤️

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much!! Honestly you can do sooo much with the supplies we use, just use your imagination and get creative!! I'm curious to see what you come up with!🤗💞

  • @juliegoddard4846
    @juliegoddard4846 3 года назад +6

    Stunning enclosure. Lucky Ivy

  • @Ellium
    @Ellium Год назад

    Such a Beautiful work 😮❤ hope ivy likes her place 😊

  • @danijellino1921
    @danijellino1921 3 года назад +3

    Hope you're having a good Year so far.
    Loved the video. Helped me start my saturday of right.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Yes I'm alright, thank you!I hope you do too!!💖💖

  • @trevoraubuchon8305
    @trevoraubuchon8305 5 месяцев назад

    Absolutely incredible enclosure for the lovely water dragon, I got a emerald basilisk today and I plan on doing something very similar for her when she grows out of her current setup 🤘🏼

  • @Jungleroomreptiles
    @Jungleroomreptiles Год назад

    This looka absolutely awesome 💚💚💚

  • @JadenBrazeauJTFE
    @JadenBrazeauJTFE 3 года назад +3

    This is an amazing terrarium!!

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! We're very happy with the outcome too!😍

  • @tracietownsend7880
    @tracietownsend7880 Год назад +1

    Absolutely stunning

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  Год назад

      Thanks so much, this is actually the first part of the enclosure, the second part we added later!

  • @DLC-music
    @DLC-music 3 года назад +2

    That’s beautiful!

  • @orlandog.7536
    @orlandog.7536 2 года назад +1

    that was dope, cant wait to start building mine

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      Thanks so much!😍 Yeah building it is fun and so rewarding!!

  • @jrborges
    @jrborges 3 года назад +2

    Looks amazing!

  • @phillipgregson7035
    @phillipgregson7035 3 года назад +1

    That water dragon very looker very cool build look smart

  • @reptile_whisperer
    @reptile_whisperer 3 года назад +2

    Well done, it looks great👍

  • @streakydrip8792
    @streakydrip8792 3 года назад +2

    That is an absolutely beautiful enclosure ❤

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Thank you so much💖

    • @streakydrip8792
      @streakydrip8792 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics I just finished watching you build your scorpion cage, you are an artist!!!

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@streakydrip8792 Oh thank you so much!💕 Turned out I buid it too well though:( I never saw my scorpion so I decided to use it for my dubia roach colony and build something more simple for my scorpion haha💕

  • @seanmoore5205
    @seanmoore5205 3 года назад +1

    Awesome work!

  • @franzstockinger8166
    @franzstockinger8166 2 года назад +1

    beautiful work !!

  • @MotionMania
    @MotionMania 3 года назад +2

    B-e-a-utifull ❤️❤️

  • @noordcop1
    @noordcop1 3 года назад +2

    Another nice clip.....Keep it up.....

  • @mrbarryboizo1660
    @mrbarryboizo1660 3 года назад +3

    Lekker hobbyen 💪 Looks Really nice and the video too!

  • @daddyd1122
    @daddyd1122 3 года назад +2

    I'm going to try and build an enclosure just like this for mine! Hopefully it works out.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +2

      I'm sure it will!🥰 Have fun!!

    • @flagami5636
      @flagami5636 Год назад +1

      Year later howd it go?

  • @jpemydura4860
    @jpemydura4860 5 месяцев назад

    Howdy. Love the enclosure. Where did you get the "deco stones" ? They look very realistic and safe compared to real stone.

  • @giyutomioka214
    @giyutomioka214 3 года назад +1

    Hey I needed that a lot

  • @esbeidicortes5945
    @esbeidicortes5945 3 года назад +2

    The first fish when it came out , nah that big fish ain’t come out that small net 😂😂but it did but other than that looks live bro

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Hahaha they barely fit in the net! We got a huge net the week after😅 we didn't realise how big they were lol

  • @leegraham1732
    @leegraham1732 Год назад

    This is the ultimate vivarium its really inspired me but i csnt get a viv with a built in aquarium so im going to get a viv built with a shelf and turn the shelf into a aquarium iv built a couple of massive koi ponds with windows so a 6x1,5 aquarium should be ok to build 🎉

  • @ScorpiosaurPrimeYT
    @ScorpiosaurPrimeYT 11 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing enclosure build, definitely the best one I ever saw! Also my cat looks exactly like ur cat o_o

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much! Haha they are far away twins xx

    • @ScorpiosaurPrimeYT
      @ScorpiosaurPrimeYT 11 месяцев назад

      @@m.j.exotics He's lookin at me like "What cat.." he doesn't like being around other animals tho

  • @welovechoccy
    @welovechoccy Год назад +1

    Thankyou so much for sharing. This is what I needed!! Can you please tell me which tile adhesive you used, and which epoxy you used please? I'd really appreciate any info. Thankyou so much.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  Год назад

      I'll do a video on it but I think it doesn't matter, it all works the same!🥰

  • @rowandiaz1
    @rowandiaz1 3 года назад +1

    😍!!

  • @Choso._
    @Choso._ 8 месяцев назад

    Bro make me a savannah monitor enclosure oh my looooooooord! 😱

  • @ParksvilleLive
    @ParksvilleLive 3 года назад +2

    What kind of cleaning routine do you follow? Do you have to worry about replacing the water frequently?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +2

      We do water changes once a week, sometimes twice a week, and we use bacteria every time we do that so the water quality stays frequent, we also test te water regularly!

  • @thundourus1367
    @thundourus1367 3 года назад +2

    Dope

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much!!🥰

    • @thundourus1367
      @thundourus1367 3 года назад +2

      @@m.j.exotics would you keep Australian water dragons?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@thundourus1367 Yes! They're beautiful! But there is a lot that I want and they're not on top of the list since I already own a water dragon haha🤗

    • @thundourus1367
      @thundourus1367 3 года назад +1

      Ok

  • @jamiepeacock3480
    @jamiepeacock3480 2 года назад +2

    I have a large glass vivarium which I have made bioactive. I've been put off getting a water dragon due to it being made glass. How do you find that?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      You mean where do you get a wooden enclosure? You can get it custum made, but glass is fine too! We had Ivy in a glass enclosure for years :)

  • @arjhout4397
    @arjhout4397 3 года назад +6

    Super nice enclosure!!
    I like the creativity of this build!
    What are the sizes of your enclosure?😁

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much!!🤗 140 X 60 X 100cm (L X D X H)

  • @VSci_
    @VSci_ 3 года назад +1

    Hi, I live in the USA. Can you help me find a brand of tile adhesive, dye, and epoxy/sealer to replicate this build?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Hi, if you want to sent me a message on Instagram, maybe that a bit easier for talking! 🥰 @mj.exotics

  • @1doggy92
    @1doggy92 3 года назад +3

    Wow! what kind of aqarium is this? I'm a little confused lol

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      It's more like a paludarium kind of.. haha. A big enclosure with a big water feature! 🤗

    • @dragonwarriorx4467
      @dragonwarriorx4467 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics were did you get the enclosure or did you make it yourself?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@dragonwarriorx4467 We got the enclosure custom made from a guy here in the Netherlands, the inside we always build ourselves!

  • @das_schnitzel8459
    @das_schnitzel8459 3 года назад +1

    I would like to have a water dragon too but I don't want to do weakly water changes.
    Greetings from Germany

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Then I don't recommend getting a water dragon. In the wild they live on branches above the water. When they feel somewhat unsafe, or wanna hide real quick, they jump in the water. Also when they're shedding, and pooping they're in the water. They're called water dragons for a reason. Not doing water changes can make your dragon really sick. So if you don't want to do that, don't get a water dragon.

    • @das_schnitzel8459
      @das_schnitzel8459 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics that's why I don't own one

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      @@das_schnitzel8459 haha good! They're lots of cool dragons that don't need a lot of water. Maybe a horned mountain dragon or something!

    • @das_schnitzel8459
      @das_schnitzel8459 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics thank you!
      I didn't even know that this one exists

  • @firedragon1989
    @firedragon1989 3 года назад +1

    Do you need to clean the water?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Yes, cleaning the water is extremely important if you want to keep your fish and water dragon healthy. Even with the big filter, weekly water changes are necessary

  • @martece325
    @martece325 2 года назад +1

    That custom enclosure you got made does he ship worldwide ? To the USA? If so does he have a website?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      I don't know if he does, he's called PG Terrascaping, you can find him on Facebook. He's a pretty busy guy so I don't believe he does, but you can always ask :)

    • @martece325
      @martece325 2 года назад

      Thank you 😁

  • @user-ws7yd8fj7w
    @user-ws7yd8fj7w 5 месяцев назад

    What tank is this?

  • @JMcKee253
    @JMcKee253 3 года назад +2

    only thing i can say is it could be higher. they love climbing :)

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +2

      Really? They love climbing? I really didn't know owning an 8 year old water dragon😂😂 we couldn't go bigger because it wouldn't fit through the door and the stairway of the appartement. It says so in the description of the video. The part we're building on top is coming soon. And no, it's not nessecary because she is happy and she just chills all day, but we wanted a bigger, 2-part enclosure for her because she deserves the world. Thank you for your smart comment😅

    • @JMcKee253
      @JMcKee253 3 года назад +2

      @@m.j.exotics oh I kno just throwing it out for other people! I've own my 4 cwds for 8/9years as well! :)

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@JMcKee253 Sure dude, the bigger the better!

  • @largefamilyadventures681
    @largefamilyadventures681 3 года назад +1

    Could you please post links to the things you used. I looked it up and it looks different than what you used

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      That's probably because I live in the Netherlands! Everything should work the same though. I hope you find what you're looking.for🤗

    • @bluecoadredcoad8435
      @bluecoadredcoad8435 3 года назад +1

      Hay did you end up find the stuff mate

    • @bluecoadredcoad8435
      @bluecoadredcoad8435 3 года назад +1

      I live in Australia and am looking to make something similar for my lizard

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@bluecoadredcoad8435 Are you asking me or the person who commented? Haha

  • @gabbiedrummond5605
    @gabbiedrummond5605 2 года назад +2

    What kind of adhesive and epoxy did you use ?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      Mr. Boat epoxy and cheap tile adhesive from a store here in the Netherlands

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      It all works the same so don't worry about the brands! Just use it right 😍

  • @stefanheimig8202
    @stefanheimig8202 Год назад

    You put work into that, its looking good - my issue is that it´s way to small for an animal like that, poor lizard

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  Год назад

      It's not actually you're watching an old video

  • @ITECHAMAROBEA
    @ITECHAMAROBEA 2 года назад +1

    M.J put more videos wed the little godzila please ❤️

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      Yeah when we are going to build her extension I will!!

  • @kevdickk
    @kevdickk 3 года назад +1

    Hi what are the measurements of this setup?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      140 X 60 X 100cm and we will soon build her an expansion on top :)

  • @mq46312
    @mq46312 3 месяца назад

    Wouldn't the dragon try to eat the fish?

  • @gerrywithag7438
    @gerrywithag7438 2 года назад +1

    How is the maintenance?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      Low, if you're used to owning an aquarium. Weekly water changes will do :)

  • @chroniclesxd207
    @chroniclesxd207 Год назад +1

    The water dragons poop doesn’t get the fish sick with the weekly water changes?😯

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  Год назад

      She poops after eating yes! We have a huge filter so weekly water changes are more than enough! The fish don't get sick from it, they eat it actually!

  • @colt4573
    @colt4573 3 года назад +1

    Where did you get the enclosure?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      It's custum build here in the Netherlands

  • @skarr8260
    @skarr8260 3 года назад +3

    Great enclosure 👍 Can this lizard hurt fishes that are swimming there or no?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      Thank you! No, absolutely not. The fish are on the other side of the tank as soon as she hits the water. She is also not interested in the fish at all. I would never put animals together if I knew there was a risk to it🤗

    • @skarr8260
      @skarr8260 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics Can you tell me what is the size of this enclosure?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      @@skarr8260 4.6 X 2 X 3 feet!

    • @skarr8260
      @skarr8260 3 года назад +2

      @@m.j.exotics I've been thinking about something like this for my chinese water dragon but i dont know if i can put fishes because my lizard like to jump from the highest spot in the terrarium to water and i think that he can hurt a fish by this.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      @@skarr8260 Not only your fish can get hurt, but also your water dragon. Maybe put some more branches to prevent from your dragon jumping so high. Also you don't HAVE to get fish haha. I wouldn't recommend it if you don't have experience keeping different species together

  • @TheRICKY85
    @TheRICKY85 3 года назад +1

    Does the styrofoam break down though?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      No, the styro roam is covered in layers of tile adhesive and exoxy which makes it hard, strong and waterproof!

    • @TheRICKY85
      @TheRICKY85 3 года назад +2

      @@m.j.exotics Ok.
      I feel like that has been said in one of the videos already, or in the comments of one.... 😅

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      @@TheRICKY85 In the video yes haha but don't worry you can ask me anything!🤗

  • @robertbarrows6687
    @robertbarrows6687 2 года назад +1

    Great enclosure but shouldn't it be a bit bigger?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      That's a weird question to ask😅 she's actually thriving in this enclosure, also, read the description!

    • @robertbarrows6687
      @robertbarrows6687 2 года назад

      @@m.j.exotics Most places usually say the bare minimum for a CWD is 4 x 2 x 3 feet for the dimensions, especially for a female.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      @@robertbarrows6687 This enclosure is actually a 5 x 2 x 3.3 so it's bigger than what you're saying. Also what you're saying doesn't make sense, because males get a lot larger. So it would make sense if you would've said that that should be the bare minimum for a male.

    • @robertbarrows6687
      @robertbarrows6687 2 года назад

      @@m.j.exotics Bare minimum for amale is much larger yeah. And damn, didn't know it was that big.

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад

      @@robertbarrows6687 You never asked either xD but yeah and we're expanding after the move and giving her more hight!

  • @matt80one90
    @matt80one90 2 года назад +2

    Cool Paludarium man! I'd love to have something like this in my living room. Do the fish and dragon get on ok?

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      It definitely adds something to the house🥰 yeah they basically ignore each other!! Also the fish are super fast, so even if she was interested in them, she could never get them haha

  • @davidmartinodm
    @davidmartinodm 2 года назад +1

    nice video but if the container costs 700€ whitout the decoration I think is too expensive

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      Thank you. It's not that expensive compared to other enclosures of that same size. It's custum build from concrete plywood which holds the humidity and heat in very well, but isn't as heavy as glass. There's also a build-in aquarium in it.

  • @giyutomioka214
    @giyutomioka214 3 года назад +1

    I just got a water dragon

  • @laurentcelia
    @laurentcelia 2 месяца назад

    ça manque de hauteur pour cette espèce ! dommage sinon beau paludarium

  • @bailey2913
    @bailey2913 3 года назад

    I’d of added way more branches over the water and some large bog wood big enough to link the land an water for easier access and exit! Plastic plants aswell 🤦🏻‍♂️, bet the animal feels like it’s in the wild 😂

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      It said in the description of the video that we would add more cork bark branches later (the big ones are hard to get in Corona lockdown). She can acces the water easily, the bottom level is at the water level. We also added a lot of aquarium deco where she can lean on. Yes plastic plants, water dragons destroy real plants so there is no point in getting real ones. I'm talking from experience since this happy, healthy baby girl is 8 years old and we've tried live plants before. Maybe ask questions next time before making assumptions! I appreciate the concern. Thank you for watching tho🤗

  • @miko3714
    @miko3714 3 года назад +1

    Dope!! 🔥 help me 😔

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Hah with what? And thank you🤗

  • @arifabbed80
    @arifabbed80 Год назад +1

    so kl

  • @coreymartin6087
    @coreymartin6087 Год назад +1

    The fish try to eat her poo lol ?

  • @saschag.1152
    @saschag.1152 11 месяцев назад +3

    Toooo small for a waterdragon

  • @dddddangel
    @dddddangel 3 года назад +2

    Wait, don't chinese waterdragons destroy their faces by swimming up against glass? Beautiful enclosure though!

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +2

      In my experience, it's only the wild caught water dragons that do that. We had a wild caught male that did that, but our girl Ivy is captive bred and she has never jumped or swam against the glass. Thank you so much!🤗

    • @dddddangel
      @dddddangel 3 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics that's awesome!

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад +1

      @@dddddangel Yes definitely!! I'm glad she isn't a jumper lol💕

  • @Drvinnieboombatts
    @Drvinnieboombatts 2 года назад +1

    This is overkill 😅; but don’t these dragons like 💩 in the water

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      Yes they do, that's why you need a good filter and water changes once a week!

    • @Drvinnieboombatts
      @Drvinnieboombatts 2 года назад +1

      @@m.j.exotics those look so much more better than my iguana and I have to go buy fruit and veggies daily; I’m jealous; those are gorgeous

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  2 года назад +1

      I just feed fruits and veggies to her feeders! Water dragons often refuse it haha! Thank you! Iguanas are beautiful!😍

  • @dandyn8949
    @dandyn8949 3 года назад

    Za mało miejsca dla doroślej agamy.. Za mało miejsca na duże pyszczaki.. Terrarium jest za niskie dla agam wszystko zrobione po ch.uju

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      Speak English

    • @dandyn8949
      @dandyn8949 3 года назад

      @@m.j.exotics przetłumacz sobie jestem w Polsce to pisze po polsku twoja brocha żeby sobie przetłumaczyć

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  3 года назад

      @@dandyn8949 Nou nee, ik ga je stomme taal niet vertalen. Als je iets tegen me wilt zeggen mag je dat in het Engels of Nederlands doen. Ik praat geen Pools en vind het ook geen mooie taal dus zal het ook nooit leren. Fijne dag verder 🤗
      P.S. Trouwens erg bedankt voor alle opmerkingen, wat er ook in staat, dat helpt mijn video om meer bekeken te worden, dus dankjewel! 🙆🙆

  • @gecremeerdekroket
    @gecremeerdekroket Год назад

    Pure dierenmishandeling!
    Veel te klein dat terrarium
    Weinig tot geen klim mogelijkheden

    • @m.j.exotics
      @m.j.exotics  Год назад

      Je bent vast een expert 😂 dit is een oude video en onze wateragaam is super gezond en verwend, thanks