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My first DIY Glass enclosure


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15 years 3 months ago #22915 by Schalk du Plessis
This is my first time building an enclosure. First time using silicone as well. Got some nice tips on the forums, so thanks to everyone providing tips in all the different threads.

It is 400x200x200 arboreal. But can be used as terrestrial if I wanted to.
Still some cleaning to do and then adding the decorations.
Also planning on using live plants, if only I knew someone that has a whole garden full of "Henne en kuikens" ;)

Anyway. Here goes:

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15 years 3 months ago #22917 by mandie
Replied by mandie on topic Re: My first DIY Glass enclosure
realy asome enclosure, i would say your a proffesional :)

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15 years 3 months ago #22918 by Donavin
Its very nice! Just shorting some ventilation holes.

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15 years 3 months ago #22919 by Cameron Torode
Yeah I noticed that too. How did you drill holes for the Hinges?

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15 years 3 months ago #22922 by Schalk du Plessis
No holes. Used silicone to stick the hinges to the glass.

As for the ventilation, I am in two minds about this. I bought a large Tarantula (8cm) a while back that was in an enclosure without any ventilation holes, no problems. Also, I have seen many mature males in plastic enclosures without ventilation, so not sure it is really critical. Depends on species I suppose.
Also, the door doesn't seal air-tight (the rest is water tight, I tested :) ), so there should be enough air.

This enclosure will be home to either my Avicularia isla margarita (probably requires better ventilation) or my P cambridgei (Ventilation shouldn't be an issue).

My A versi is in an arboreal enclosure with only one opening at the top, no issues, molted twice in it already.

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15 years 3 months ago #22936 by NightFang
Very nicely done. Congrats!
If you do plan on drilling any holes, you do get bits that are specially made for glass. Two types in fact. One is an 'arrow' shaped bit, and the other is a core drill bit. With using either one, make sure you keep the bit's tip cool with water while drilling. It really prolongs the life of the bit. Also be mindful about pressure. Rather drill slowly and get the hole through than drill to fast and hard and risk cracking the glass (Its happened to me twice now that I've cracked my lids and had to chuck them out)

But again. Very impressive and neat tank!

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