Building

[Wizill]

i would suggest building just a frame and using plexi-glass to make your own tank. just like the cage i keep bubba in, it's fantastic. all the walls are removeable plexi, the floor is also removeable plexi, and has compartments underneath for heating pads, and a whole cut in that for the cords to venture to the wall. if you like the idea let me know, i'll break her down and snap some pics. it really is a wonderful cage..

[Mike]

but the thing is hes already got a bunch of wood. right?

[Wizill]

i don't think i've ever seen a cage built from plywood, and have heard nasty things about wooden cages.

[BallKingdom]

So long as they are built good, and sealed right there is nothing wrong with them.

[Mike]

i have two wooden cages without a problem. except one is just beginng to get little splinters...nothing that cant be easily fixed. (its one i bought from a reptile store for too much...oh well)

[Danny]

So long as they are built good, and sealed right there is nothing wrong with them.

I hate to disagree with you but your wrong. They may last a long time if sealed right but your still gonna run into problems with time.

[Mike]

true...but they will last long enough. there might(probably will be) be issues but nothing that cant be fixed. aquariums arent that great eithers. the acrylic(it hinks thats what it is) gets scratched up and doesnt look good forever. i dont know about this melanin stuff...but i kno its expensive...which probably means its the best. but, again, since he has the wood he should use it.

p.s. i fixed those pics that didnt work earlier in the thread

[BallKingdom]

Wood cages hold humidity very well, hold heat extremely well, and if done right will not give you problems for years. The pros are tiping the scale. And with wood cages you're the one building them, so they can come to any specifications.

I used a black alkyd housepaint for colour (not necessary if you like what the wood looks like naturally), and I sealed it with Epoxal 3:1, and epoxy resin that dries hard and 100% waterproof. It can be used to make aquariums, etc. as well. I believe it is exclusive to Niagara Protective Coatings. 7071 Oakwood Dr., Niagara Falls, ON Tel: 905-356-1581

Does the house paint go under or over the epoxal? So what do I need, alkyd house paint, epoxal 3:1, and epoxy reson? And in which order are they applied?

Yeah, I'm an idiot

[BallKingdom]

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[BallKingdom]

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