Re: Installing an RHP in a melamine cage?
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enginee837
That is a pretty good price imo. My buddy and I built 3 a few months ago and are finishing another 3 at the moment. The melamine, other wood (for building the frame for the door tracks) and sealer alone was about 150.00. That does not include the glass, tracks or lighting and that was just for 3. By the time it's all said and done I will probably have 1300.00 in the 6 cages. Mine are 12" tall x 49" long x 20" deep.
300.00 for material
200.00 for tracks, locks and full spectrum led lighting
650.00 for 6 rhp's, a thermostat and hides
70.00 for the shelving that the cages sit on
100 for the glass.
Looking back I could have done it cheaper buying pre-made but I needed specific dimensions.
Gosh, that is pretty pricey for just materials, but it's good to know. The big money really comes in the RHP and good thermostats for it, which practically doubles the total price. If I added an RHP and a vivariums electronics thermostat onto my cage, it would be about $300 for the whole setup.
Re: Installing an RHP in a melamine cage?
Make sure you have someone to help you put the cage where you want it, built one for one of my beardies and I was surprised how heavy it was but not nearly as bad as the beautiful cherry cage I built for my other beardie.
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