Re: Building Tank Enclosure
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Originally Posted by Alicia Marie
Hi all!
Well, I've started constructing my first snake enclosure. I'm actually making two out of a 70 gallon aquarium (48"x18"x18"). I was wondering if I should go fiberglass screen, or aluminum. . . I'm leaning towards the aluminum personally, but if someone knows better, give me a shout.
BTW, it's a 75 gallon tank (I have one for my fish). If you are planing on heating it via overhead bulbs, then you must get the aluminum or steel mesh. The fiberglass is softer to the touch, but it is no good for the high heat output of lamps. If you heat via UTH, then the fiberglass mesh is preferable, just in case the snakes decide to rub their noses against it. ;)
Re: Building Tank Enclosure
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Originally Posted by _BoidFinatic_
BTW, it's a 75 gallon tank (I have one for my fish). If you are planing on heating it via overhead bulbs, then you must get the aluminum or steel mesh. The fiberglass is softer to the touch, but it is no good for the high heat output of lamps. If you heat via UTH, then the fiberglass mesh is preferable, just in case the snakes decide to rub their noses against it. ;)
Uh oh, now you've done it. . . it's actually a 67 and some gallon tank true volume. . . I'm a fish and aquarium specialist. ;) lxwxh divided by 231. . . proper inside dimension. hehehehe I'm planning on heating uth my apartments already at 80-85. I never considered the snake rubbing against it. Thanks for the advice. . . fiberglass it is. . . but will it be strong enough? :eek:
