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| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 24/03/2013 : 17:12:31
As money is tight I made the decision to construct my own viv for when my normal is ready to move out of her breeding box. I made a plan of the wood I would need & got the guy in the local DIY store to cut out the bits for me. I've only added two vents so far @ 9cm2, not sure if it will be enough but will test it when finished. I intend to add a 100W ceramic heat bulb & pulse stat but that will have to wait till next pay day. So far i've spent about £90 on wood, paint, varnish & vents & sealant. I just have the runners & glass to buy. Glass or perspex? whats best?
I'll add more pics as I go.
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| chrisc |
Posted - 30/05/2013 : 20:11:07
think it was 1 1/2" |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 30/05/2013 : 18:46:25
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Originally posted by chrisc
look's really good, i would leave an 1" or so gap aswell as the polly as i found the poly sheet when i tried it still conducted quite a bit of heat
Thanks chris, I must admit I didn't think of that. What thickness sheet did you use? |
| chrisc |
Posted - 30/05/2013 : 17:05:13
look's really good, i would leave an 1" or so gap aswell as the polly as i found the poly sheet when i tried it still conducted quite a bit of heat |
| Foremand |
Posted - 30/05/2013 : 14:34:05
Looks fantastic |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 30/05/2013 : 13:08:38
At long last its finished....well nearly..Lol
I've got a 150W ceramic running in it atm but it only gets to 30°C so ordered a 250W today so it should heat fine & be less work for the pulse stat. I'm thinking of adding a blue night bulb too. Next part of the project is to add a two RUB stack to the top with poly barrier between the viv & the stack to stop the heat transfer. That will be ready for when my Fire x Pinstripe arrives in a few weeks :)
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| chrisc |
Posted - 31/03/2013 : 16:53:35
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Originally posted by rustyp1974
Typical................just looked on French Amazon & two new suppliers selling vivexotics vivs at a reasonable price....just my luck!!!
Good job I like a bit of DIY & can proudly say I made this one..lol
haha always the way, i spent ages looking for a 4x2x2 for my afrock but couldn't find any then soon as i bought one load's appeared for sale
i only have one that i build myself so far but really enjoyed making it |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 31/03/2013 : 16:30:43
Typical................just looked on French Amazon & two new suppliers selling vivexotics vivs at a reasonable price....just my luck!!!
Good job I like a bit of DIY & can proudly say I made this one..lol |
| boomslang |
Posted - 31/03/2013 : 03:05:56
ok nvm then hehe :) |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 28/03/2013 : 18:19:34
Problem is i cant get a vivexotics one here, & the only places i found in france want over €200 before delivery, otherwise that was my first choice. |
| boomslang |
Posted - 28/03/2013 : 14:56:49
Hmm i think it looks great :) If it's £90 already,and you still have to buy the glass etc.Is it really any cheaper then say a 3 foot VivExotic viv? |
| hodgie |
Posted - 27/03/2013 : 18:13:18
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Originally posted by rustyp1974
Hi hodgie, I thought of that when building it & inserted a ply base before running the sealant round it so it should be ok...
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| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 27/03/2013 : 18:09:43
Hi hodgie, I thought of that when building it & inserted a ply base before running the sealant round it so it should be ok... |
| hodgie |
Posted - 27/03/2013 : 08:58:33
Nice looking viv, however and i don`t want to sound at all negative but it looks like you`ve made it from MDF and when your snake goes to the toilet or spills its water bowl your going to find it impossible to clean as the moisture will just corrode the base. |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 26/03/2013 : 18:28:17
Thanks guys, 3ft runners on 15mm MDF, I calculated 6mm for the glass. Does that sound right? or is 4mm better as Evo says? Dont want to order it and it not fit..LOL |
| Evolution Morphs |
Posted - 25/03/2013 : 21:08:11
4mm safety glass with 4mm runners
If 3ft long
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3ft-VIVARIUM-GLASS-RUNNERS-4mm-top-bottom-BLACK-/220518261525?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Reptiles_Spiders_Insects&hash=item3357e9a315
Stick them on with aquarium sealant
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HA6-RTV-MARINE-SILICONE-AQUARIUM-WATER-TANK-SEALANT-VARIOUS-COLOURS-/251247509672?pt=UK_Crafts_Cardmaking_Scrapbooking_Glue_Tape_EH&var=&hash=item3a7f84c0a8
Jobs a good one |
| Fezza |
Posted - 25/03/2013 : 21:04:21
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Originally posted by rustyp1974
Glass is it then, don't want an empty viv in the morning..lol Any suggestions on the thickness?
That's going to depend on the size of the runners you're fitting |
| rustyp1974 |
Posted - 25/03/2013 : 11:17:48
Glass is it then, don't want an empty viv in the morning..lol Any suggestions on the thickness? |
| chrisc |
Posted - 24/03/2013 : 20:07:31
look's very good, glass is best as it's possible for them to bend perspex an escape |
| Foremand |
Posted - 24/03/2013 : 18:32:26
Awesome job there. :) I prefer glass. But that's my choice. |
| Fezza |
Posted - 24/03/2013 : 17:33:25
Looks like you've done a good job. Well done
I'm not sure which is best in the glass vs Perspex argument. I'm guessing cost is going to be a limiting factor and could be why most manufactured vivs come with glass? |
