Finally started on a double viv
I finally got started on a double vivarium setup for my pair of sumatrans since my female is starting to get a little large for her tub if I keep a swimming pool in there for her. I’m building each level to be 4’ wide, 2’ deep, and 18” tall. Making the frame out of 1x4 pine, with a 1x6 between the levels to give a bit more area to both build up a bedding layer and more room for the door hinges. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a1f40f5d95.jpg
The next step once I get done framing it out is to sheet the outside with luan while pulling everything square, insulate with 3/4” foam board, wrap 12” heat tape around one end and the back, then line the inside with 1/8” plastic or pvc sheeting of some sort. I feel like it should work fine to put the heat tape behind the plastic lining if I silicone it down snuggly so the heat transfers straight through the plastic with no air gap that would allow it to build heat. I plan to ventilate using small diameter pvc pipe inserted through the layers towards the top. The last step will be to add the doors that will be hinges across the bottomwith latches across top. I haven’t decided between the plexiglass type or real glass.
I’ll keep posting progress pics as I go if interested.
Kyle
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I got a bit further tonight. All the framing is done. The outside has been coated with 1/4” birch plywood. The insulation has been fit but still needs glued in. I have most of the top tanks liner cut and ready to be glued in also. Next step will be to finish cutting the liner pieces. Then I’ll spray paint them a satin brown so it’s not a bright,, shiny white. I went with shower panels for the liner.
Kyle
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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bb381c1a60.jpgthe heat tape is in and the liner all in place. I’m gonna let it dry for a day. Then I’ll put in the vents and seal the joints. Once the hinges get in I’ll set up the jam for the doors.
Kyle
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