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has anyone on here built there own enclosure out acrylic ? I've been thinking about doing that since I'm not a fan of tubs since they arent clear.
Alot of the premade big enclousers are 100$ and up which isnt bad for one T but when you have 6 and plan on getting more thats a bit costly. I want to try and make my own.I agree with you. All of my inverts are either in acrylic, glass or clear hard plastic for display. I have never tried DIY since there are so many good sources available that do it professionally.
welll if it lasts along time them its a good investment. Thats why i want to make my own something with a lower cost and will last. Because in the end of the day when payin 100$ per a enclouser most of that is labor fees.Yep. Can be a big investment but with proper care, should last a lifetime. That is how I justify it. I use a 30 year ammortization schedule. Not bad then
Drilling holes might be easier. I think they use laser cuttters to make slots in the prebuilt ones. Or might be able to use a dremal. I like the idea of making my own. Save money and can have the build how i want it rathee then a premade one at a set size that i have to work around. Also 70$! for one that size is a great deal.i've added up the supplies to price out for a 12x18x12" enclosure. Just over half the price for the pre-cut acrylic, epoxy, hinges, etc. than you can get a custom made one online ($70 something to build if i remember the numbers correctly). Trying to decide if i want to just drill holes or try cutting in slots for the vents.
that's the excuse to get me a new Dremel toolDrilling holes might be easier. I think they use laser cuttters to make slots in the prebuilt ones. Or might be able to use a dremal. I like the idea of making my own. Save money and can have the build how i want it rathee then a premade one at a set size that i have to work around. Also 70$! for one that size is a great deal.
I ordered my first premade acrylic from amazon today for $42 free ship for a 14.5"x9.8"x7.8" I'm hoping its sturdy since it is purpose built for T's not reptiles and it's not expensive. It's due here Thursday. I'll let y'all know my initial thoughts if ya r interested
Happy Pet Acrylic Reptiles Terrarium Container Ideal for Reptiles or Amphibians 'Larvae Spiders Ants Scorpions Chameleon Lizard (14.5"x 9.8"x 7.8")
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7RDM2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PZ.Hyb9A547XC
I have one of those. My smaller GBB is in it now. Decent enclosure but the thing i don't like is the rubber rings that hold it together. I'm going to replace those with wire. I'm scared the rubber will dry out eventually and break, then I'd have a spider on the loose. Also, be careful putting the rubber rings on to hold it together. the edges of the acrylic tabs are sharp and will break the bands. you may want to file those edges a little to prevent that.Happy Pet Acrylic Reptiles Terrarium Container Ideal for Reptiles or Amphibians 'Larvae Spiders Ants Scorpions Chameleon Lizard (14.5"x 9.8"x 7.8")
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J7RDM2O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PZ.Hyb9A547XC