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Post by AlienSnail on Jul 5, 2009 21:28:09 GMT
That's something I'm saving up for at the moment - glass lids.
Yeah I was surprised when I realised how expensive perspex is!
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Post by ade on Jul 5, 2009 21:33:53 GMT
i enquired about some perspex tanks, well needless to say i dont have any lol
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Post by feebix on Jul 5, 2009 21:39:46 GMT
Tell you what Ade, I`ve got a new snake enclosure coming next week, about the size of a pool table and £665 Moulded plastic
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Post by lilmissvix on Jul 5, 2009 22:05:53 GMT
perspex is really expensive, and its a bit floppy for my likeing i like i stong and sturdy as i have 2 very noisy cats.... lol not that there in my room oftern as i have a corn snake and one has seen it and likes to sit on top which i dont allow. the cat sits on landing trying to find oppotunity to get in....
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Post by lilmissvix on Jul 5, 2009 22:38:39 GMT
my tank is 74cm length, from the inside edge to edge so if i got about 73 thats should be alright
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Post by lilmissvix on Jul 6, 2009 13:42:47 GMT
is any other wood ok, eg. plywood?
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Post by feebix on Jul 6, 2009 14:01:53 GMT
Hmmm.... As a temperary, emergency fix maybe, while you get something suitable but no, not really. Wood will go mouldy, and probably get eaten. I`ve tried everything to keep a branch clean in my tanks, every single time, after a day or two, nasty green and yellow mould. I know the lid is at the top, and not likely to go mouldy as quickly but as a permenant thing, I`d recomend getting glass for it, or perspex if you can find anything thick enough and cheap enough. The glass wouldn`t have to fit inside your tank, you could have it on top of the tank, and slightly too big, as long as it stops them getting out. I mention this because it may be easier for you to just find a bit of glass from somewhere instead of having a bit cut. I`ve got some big old bits I keep for emergencies, if my top ever breaks, I can just put one of these over the top.... If you can raise the money, if you can get a bit cut, if there`s any way you can make that happen, you`ll be really pleased you did it, it looks ace! There`s an old thread on here somewhere showing my huge tank when I was busy getting it ready, I`ll have a look for a picture for you.......
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Post by feebix on Jul 6, 2009 14:03:42 GMT
Behold ! lol my huge great big tank.... They really look lovely as glass boxes........
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Post by snailcrazy on Jul 6, 2009 14:50:51 GMT
Wow, nice tank. My hubby had some perspex left over from something and he drilled some holes in for a smaller tank I used to have. He said it was really hard to drill as is shatters really easily but they do look good.
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Post by feebix on Jul 6, 2009 14:54:52 GMT
Yeah guide holes are what you need when drilling perspex, you need to start really small and drill the hole bigger and bigger, then you`ll get it......
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Post by lilmissvix on Jul 6, 2009 16:03:57 GMT
i want something i can put handels on so i can lift it easy and safely.
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Post by feebix on Jul 6, 2009 17:14:02 GMT
I use a sucker to lift my lid, I`ve never had a problem with it....
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Post by Rachel on Jul 6, 2009 18:39:42 GMT
Sometimes you can get old tank lids cheap off places like pre loved, i got a replacement clearseal one for £1.50 and i've seen various other ones on there. you could try placing an ad stating the tank shape, dimensions, brand (if known) etc and a pic someone might get back to you with one cheap. I used to get sheets of conservatory glass of freecycle as well occasionally, so you could try posting a wanted ad for one on there.
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Post by feebix on Jul 6, 2009 21:16:40 GMT
That sounds like a plan....
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Post by lilmissvix on Jul 6, 2009 22:07:46 GMT
yeah that does lol good idea with the suckers lol
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