DIY cage with underground hides

[Lizardlicks]

I have a little bit of experience cutting tanks for aquarium plumbing and have this bit of caution to warn: DO NOT USE TEMPERED GLASS. It will completely shatter.

[kevall1]

I have a little bit of experience cutting tanks for aquarium plumbing and have this bit of caution to warn: DO NOT USE TEMPERED GLASS. It will completely shatter.

So maybe craigafrechette's idea for the plexi bottom would be the best route.

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[distaff]

Yeah those cat burglars in the movies make cutting perfect circles in glass look so easy. ��

I'm sure its not as difficult as I imagine and it would be a nice clean look. Really well rounded edges would make it safe but I'm not sure how thats done. Where are our glass experts at?

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I've never done it before, but there are videos. You use a special diamond bit on a regular drill. Putty is usually smeared on the area to make a dam to keep a small amount of water on the drill site, and the glass is well supported. Other than that, it's about like using a hole saw to drill wood. Large scale fish keepers commonly drill for overflows and filtration so water changes on all the tanks can be automated.

Yes, the bottom pane could be removed (big hassle, however), and acrylic inserted, but one would have still have to drill the hole. Also, silicone doesn't stick to acrylic (plexy - don't know) as well as it sticks to glass (acrylic tanks are glued together differently). I'd want things reliably water tight for a planted tank, which is why I'd choose a glass tank to begin with. I would just find a couple of suitable plumbing pvc fittings/gasget to line the cut hole, and make a short stand-up pipe to serve as a barrier to keep the substrate from falling down.

[kevall1]

I've never done it before, but there are videos. You use a special diamond bit. Putty is usually smeared on the area to make a dam to keep a small amount of water on the drill site, and the glass is well supported. Other than that, it's about like using a hole saw to drill wood. Large scale fish keepers commonly drill for overflows and filtration so water changes on all the tanks can be automated.

Yes, the bottom pane could be removed (big hassle, however), and acrylic inserted, but one would have still have to drill the hole. Also, silicone doesn't stick to acrylic (plexy - don't know) as well as it sticks to glass (acrylic tanks are glued together differently). I'd want things reliably water tight for a planted tank, which is why I'd choose a glass tank to begin with. I would just find a couple of suitable plumbing pvc fittings/gasget to line the cut hole, and make a short stand-up pipe to serve as a barrier to keep the substrate from falling down.

Just a quick question. Are you planning on having a bioactive substrate?

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[imhumpty]

I have a little bit of experience cutting tanks for aquarium plumbing and have this bit of caution to warn: DO NOT USE TEMPERED GLASS. It will completely shatter.

What about using a glass tank from a pet store because this gives me an idea for a glass tank if the glass on the bottom won't shatter


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[kevall1]

What about using a glass tank from a pet store because this gives me an idea for a glass tank if the glass on the bottom won't shatter


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Yes. I believe that was Distaff's plan. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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[imhumpty]

Yes. I believe that was Distaff's plan. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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Awesome! I just need to wait for the $1 per gallon sale then


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[imhumpty]

Yes. I believe that was Distaff's plan. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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My plan is getting a 75g tank and doing some amazing things to it. I know my snake doesn't need that much space she's in a 40 gallon breeder and people keep on telling me it's going to be hard to regulate the temperature and the humidity but it's something I want to do. And I can't away from this 75g tank I want to do. And now that I can cut holes in the bottom it will add to my idea.


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[kevall1]

Definitely follow your passion. The 75 gallon would come with some heating difficulties but you could go with a wood, pvc or melamine build. They hold heat better than a glass tank and you could build the same size. Also, a little easier to cut. Either way, I think you should go for it. I got the "build the better enclosure" bug and it never went away.

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[imhumpty]

Definitely follow your passion. The 75 gallon would come with some heating difficulties but you could go with a wood, pvc or melamine build. They hold heat better than a glass tank and you could build the same size. Also, a little easier to cut. Either way, I think you should go for it. I got the "build the better enclosure" bug and it never went away.

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When you say melamine build, what does that mean lol sorry I'm a noob at this stuff. Yes definitely I'm going to go with the 75g


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