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by Sunflowerparty420
Mon Aug 12, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
Topic: tank topper for an exoterra?
Replies: 3
Views: 690

Re: tank topper for an exoterra?

Honestly I wouldnt trust it. The plastic at the top is rather flimsy, and the weight of either a 10g or bigger would definitely have some impact. It may be more work, but making the exo terra the topper is probably your best interest. (Not only that, but the tank can hold more substrate if you need...
by Sunflowerparty420
Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:09 am
Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
Topic: tank topper for an exoterra?
Replies: 3
Views: 690

tank topper for an exoterra?

I finally found a tank with the exact dimensions as my current (40B exoterra) so i thought i could use it as a topper but the front part with the doors concerns me...could an exoterra withstand the weight? I see a lot of exoterras as toppers but I really don't want to bust out the glass on it...it m...
by Sunflowerparty420
Fri Aug 09, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: lava rocks?
Replies: 1
Views: 386

lava rocks?

I've decided not to go with the foam/concrete idea for a custom build structure since I live in such an arid, hot environment I don't want it to retain a lot of heat. I don't know if sealing it with cement or silicone will help, but it's a little too risky for me :( A coworker of mine gave me a grea...
by Sunflowerparty420
Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
Topic: Second level material help?
Replies: 3
Views: 516

Re: Second level material help?

Thanks! It's not really that's complex after reading a few articles! The hardest part is actually doing it on your own tank, since if you stuff up, it's a little to perment to change easily. Basically, with expanding foam and cement, what you want to do is use eggcrate to hold it into place. I was ...
by Sunflowerparty420
Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:06 pm
Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
Topic: Second level material help?
Replies: 3
Views: 516

Second level material help?

Hey guys, so I have a 40 gal breeder and two eccies. One of them has just come up from molting, the other is still underground so I wanted to get everything prepared for the reset so once she comes up it's ready to be installed. I want to do some kind of a second level, but one that's a little more ...