40 Gallon Tank Setup

[Tynan918]

Yes, I was just about to talk about the lid, and what hole patterns I should drill.

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You guys told me how big to drill them and how big to drill them, now how should the pattern be ?

My first thought is holes on the side of the suction cups leaving it as is where the suction cups sit, so I can get the glass on and off as needed.

 

[Tynan918]

I've been offering advice as if it were my tank, so I want you to know there may be other answers out there that are better than mine. This is how I would do it, but more spaced out since it is rectangular.

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Yes, I always come up with my own formula based off all the opinions and advice I receive from everyone. All advice and opinions are considered and appreciated.

That actually looks good, I may roll with that if nothing else pops up.

 

[Ratmosphere]

1/16" holes might be small for this build now that I'm looking at it over again. Do you have a drill bit set? I think you could even do 5/64" or even 3/32". Maybe even bigger, do some test holes on another piece of material to gauge what size is best.

 

[Tynan918]

I also bought everything for my substrate mixture. Some of it comes today and some of it comes tomorrow.

When I have it all in one place, I'll share pics of what I got to make the mix.

I'll start drilling this evening or tonight to give time for more pattern ideas to show up, then start making the mixture tomorrow or so, purchase the hide and water bowl, and then I may have enough to purchase the Tarantula this month instead of September.

 

[Tynan918]

1/16" holes might be small for this build now that I'm looking at it over again. Do you have a drill bit set? I think you could even do 5/64" or even 3/32". Maybe even bigger, do some test holes on another piece of material to gauge what size is best.

I have a Dremel and a drill bit set for it. 1.6mm looks to be the biggest size in it.

 

[Ratmosphere]

When does drilling begin?

 

[Tynan918]

When does drilling begin?

This evening/tonight

 

[Ratmosphere]

Good luck man! I'd do pilot holes too just to be safe.

 

[Tynan918]

Good luck man! I'd do pilot holes too just to be safe.

Pilot holes ?

 

[Ratmosphere]

Ya know, a smaller hole that you start before moving on to a bigger one. That is, if you do decide to drill bigger holes.

 

[Tynan918]

Ya know, a smaller hole that you start before moving on to a bigger one. That is, if you do decide to drill bigger holes.

Oh yeah, for sure using pilot holes.

 

[Tynan918]

Ya know, a smaller hole that you start before moving on to a bigger one. That is, if you do decide to drill bigger holes.

About how much space in between the holes ?

 

[Tynan918]

About how much space in between the holes ?

And I don't want too many holes to retain moisture and humidity ?

 

[Ratmosphere]

I think with the size of the enclosure and it being a tank, humidity will really stay in there. You don’t want it too stagnant in my opinion. Start with what you feel comfortable with, you could always add more later. Maybe some other members could give some input.

For spacing between holes, that’s up to you.

 

[Weed]

How did tha drillin go?

 

[Tynan918]

How did tha drillin go?

Spent all day getting the substrate mix together in 105+ degree heat.. I was too drained by yesterday evening to do any prepping or drilling.

Up prepping the sheet for drilling this morning.

Should I use painters tape where I drill or no ?

 

[Ratmosphere]

Do you have a piece of wood to put under the acrylic when you drill? This will stabilize it so it doesn't crack.

 

[Tynan918]

I do have some wood, pieces of 2x4.

Should I use the tape with the wood or just the wood itself ?

 

[Tynan918]

I was actually just going to leave it placed in the enclosure and drill...at first.

 

[Ratmosphere]

I'm sure tape wouldn't hurt, maybe a clamp to secure the acrylic to the wood. Another tip is to use dish soap and put some on the tip of the drill bit, this will help create smooth holes.