Re: Home made Enclosure Plexi Glass any objections?
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Originally Posted by kavmon
bp's on average are shy,nocturnal, and don't like to be in bright places 24/7. might not be the best choice for a clear display cage?
i would build a wooden cage with a clear front and a light looks. install a radiant heat panel hooked up to a good thermostat and you're set!, imo
vaughn
That's what I did:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91...t/PICT0973.jpg
3/4 inch plywood and 1/4 plexi (I NEVER touch these doors other than the tops of them and they still are scratched...)
Complete with radiant heat panel and black light. (yes there are hides in there, and yes, she does use her driftwood :) )
Re: Home made Enclosure Plexi Glass any objections?
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Originally Posted by SeraphimScum
Well I was thinking of doing wood frames. I know plexiglass scratches but I mean its not like I am going to be banging into it or have anyting really sharp in there? I will look into the other thing you mentioned though. As I said I can't do much with a tank, I already have one.. so why would I want to go get another heh.
Someome else gave me a great idea though. I may try it. A cabinet cage with reptile carpeting. I'd just like something nice to look at and larger and different then a tank, and something I can have fun with and like as much as he will.
Like another poster stated, plexi really does scratch really easy. You will scratch it trying to clean it. The other thing is, it will 'yellow' if exposed to UV light quickly. (I sell this stuff for a living for greenhouses.) The poly carb will take the UV and not dis-color for a min of 10 years+++, if you get the good stuff and not the cheap stuff Home Depot sells. When it comes to durability, glass is still the best choice.
Please don't take me the wronge way, I just see a lot of folks waste money because they think they can save a buck. I deal with it every day.
As for wooden cages, just be sure to get a sealer on the wood so it does not soak up water and grow mold. I have seen some really nice wood cages out there.
Re: Home made Enclosure Plexi Glass any objections?
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Originally Posted by invadertoast
That's what I did:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y91...t/PICT0973.jpg
3/4 inch plywood and 1/4 plexi (I NEVER touch these doors other than the tops of them and they still are scratched...)
Complete with radiant heat panel and black light. (yes there are hides in there, and yes, she does use her driftwood :) )
nice setup! i bet it works good!!
vaughn
Re: Home made Enclosure Plexi Glass any objections?
Toast that is awesome. Thanks for the pic!!
