Hapalopus Sp. Colombia (Gros) Adult enclosures?

[WhiteRabbit]

So ive got five slings, all growing into juvies pretty quickly. As for adult size enclosure, what is suitable for them?

Ive looked at Jamie's Tarantula's and some other sites but i cant really seem to find anything that i approve of...mostly there just isnt enough room for them to dig around.

I know there is an abundance of tubaware i can use but im looking for something nice.

Any suggestions?

 

[kormath]

tarantulacages.com if you want to spend the money.

I'm going cheap and easy with the clear totes.

 

[Thistles]

These guys don't get big at all. A 2.5 gallon tank is more than adequate for adult females. I used a 4"x8"x4" AMAC box for the MM I used to have.

 

[WhiteRabbit]

i know they dont get big xD i just have SO many deli cups right now that i think i want to start putting them into fancier enclosures.
Locking lids are a must as i have a nosy feline who i'd like to keep alive lol.

Most of the enclosures ive seen just dont feel like they're deep enough.

 

[MassExodus]

You might try the clear shoeboxes from the container store. Nice, clear, easy to ventilate as you please. No lock on the lids though.

 

[WhiteRabbit]

guys. i already have cheap containers. im looking for something /nice/.

please read the first post i made before posting.

 

[WhiteRabbit]

like seriously,.i have ready have deli cups and crappy plastic tubbaware from walmart,..

The whole point of this poist is about finding an enclosure that is an actual enclosure.

 

[Thistles]

2.5 gallon tanks look nice. So do AMAC boxes. @kormath already suggested tarantulacages.com. Are those not nice enough for you? Be more specific, then.

 

[Denny Dee]

If you have the space, I always recommend at least a 5 gallon aquarium with the appropriate screen. Acrylic is my next choice and there are a couple of good suppliers that I buy from. The first is Lorex plastics and you can find them on eBay. If you want something immediately, that is the way to go. If you have some time, check out http://acrylicreptilecages.com/. There are lots of threads out there already to compare the pros/cons of both acrylic to glass. Happy hunting!

 

[kormath]

like seriously,.i have ready have deli cups and crappy plastic tubbaware from walmart,..

The whole point of this poist is about finding an enclosure that is an actual enclosure.

Denny has a good idea with www.acrylicreptilecages.com. www.tarantulacages.com has some really nice enclosures. https://jamiestarantulas.com/enclosures/ has both adult sized aboreal and terrestrial enclosures that are nice. each are a complete setup for under $100 before shipping etc. plenty of room for your little guy Or like Denny said you can order the acrylic and create your own in the style you want. You can always buy a terrarium and convert it, that's what we'll be doing for my son's genic in a few years, then you can add whatever you want for décor.

 

[MassExodus]

guys. i already have cheap containers. im looking for something /nice/.

please read the first post i made before posting.

Oh ok, I guess "nice" is in the eye of the beholder. Did you even look up my suggestion or no? Feel free to Google then

 

[SasyStace]

guys. i already have cheap containers. im looking for something /nice/.

please read the first post i made before posting.

ewwww..LOL

 

[SasyStace]

like seriously,.i have ready have deli cups and crappy plastic tubbaware from walmart,..

The whole point of this poist is about finding an enclosure that is an actual enclosure.

I would suggest Google- they have loads of options for you to look at- and my Hp is in Jamie's and there is more than enough from for them to dig and tunnel. Good luck with your search

 

[Kymura]

Well then...
after reading the thread she obviously has something in mind that she's not finding. My suggestion is to make it to your specifications. Bottom line is it has to please spider. Your wants are secondary.
In all honesty any acrylic hinged box can be ventilated, and acrylic hasps are cheap and easy to attach, any little lock or clip will keep it secure then. After that, then it's a matter of setting it up to meet their needs, Plenty of places do custom acrylic.

 

[kormath]

I really like the enclosures on www.acrylicreptilecages.com/ much better than the www.tarantulacages.com items. Tarantualcages don't have any side vents, i'd have to drill some and i'd hate to mess up an enclosure that expensive lol. plus they're almost 3 times the price- 10x5x7 on tarantulacages for $65 vs 10x6x6 on acrylicreptile at $25. Definitely going to shop there for enclosures when my T's are closer to mature.

Only thing i don't like is the vent right in the middle, on that 10x6x6 enclosure that only leaves 2" below the vent for substrate, unless you cover half of it somehow, then you get 3" depth.

 

[Thistles]

I really like the enclosures on www.acrylicreptilecages.com/ much better than the www.tarantulacages.com items. Tarantualcages don't have any side vents, i'd have to drill some and i'd hate to mess up an enclosure that expensive lol. plus they're almost 3 times the price- 10x5x7 on tarantulacages for $65 vs 10x6x6 on acrylicreptile at $25. Definitely going to shop there for enclosures when my T's are closer to mature.

Only thing i don't like is the vent right in the middle, on that 10x6x6 enclosure that only leaves 2" below the vent for substrate, unless you cover half of it somehow, then you get 3" depth.

Yeah, wow that looks like a perfect enclosure for this species and a decent price for something that nice, too. Good find @Denny Dee and nice shout out, @kormath.

 

[WhiteRabbit]

THANKYOU guys. I just,.like,.ive looked at a /few/ places but was really just hoping to get some more websites from you guys, since a lot of your are long time keepers.

I went and looked at tarantulacages.com recently, not back but i wanted some more stuff to consider.

And we have like..a dozen of those plastic shoe boxes and thats why we are trying to get away from them. Nate says he wants to actually be able to see the spiders without having to open the lids because the plastic shoebox things are translucent but not clear like acrylic..and with something like Esmeralda (our zebra leg) we really shouldn't be opening it ever.

She flies at the gap when you crack the lid...nope...

He actually looked at me and made me promise we would'nt be one of those keepers that has like 200 deli cups and cheep tubbaware and walmart stuff everywhere..

so im trying to decide on what i can get so that i can get everyone into /somewhat/ matching containers.

 

[kormath]

Go with acrylic reptiles, cheaper, side vents, and latching door top or front, or sliding top.

 

[Denny Dee]

In the long run, glass is better. It does not scratch and is easier to clean. All acrylic warps/bows in time due to humidity. So, not optimal for tropicals or anything above about 50% humidity. They do look awesome though!

 

[kormath]

In the long run, glass is better. It does not scratch and is easier to clean. All acrylic warps/bows in time due to humidity. So, not optimal for tropicals or anything above about 50% humidity. They do look awesome though!

Good to know. I've never done anything with acrylic that is around humidity before. Just baseball boxes and other collectible storage containers.