DIY Section-- Add your opinion!! VOTE VOTE VOTE

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Should there be a DIY section in the forum?

Yes--and I will contribute!
20
49%
No
1
2%
Yes--but I will only read it!
9
22%
Probably not--but I could change my mind. :)
1
2%
Yes-- I'm saying I will contribute but I might not
10
24%
 
Total votes: 41


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Guest

Post by Guest » Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:34 pm

Cool! :)


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Guest

Post by Guest » Fri Jun 09, 2006 10:54 pm

yes yes yes!!!!!!! D I Y !!!! diy! my vote:>>> YES!!


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Guest

Post by Guest » Fri Jun 09, 2006 11:48 pm

Featherscrabs - I finished my trial run with knitting hemp. It's a lot harder than it looks! :shock: lol. The stuff has no give in it whatsoever. Instead of doing a corner shelf I decided to do something simple that didn't require increases or decreases in stitches until I get used to working with the stuff. I used medium sized needles and small gauge natural undyed hemp. It ended up being about 3 inches by 6.5 inches. Shaped like a scarf. I'm going to use it as a suspended bridge between my two second levels which reside on opposite ends of my tank. I made sure to do pictures which I'll post soonly.


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sat Jun 10, 2006 7:03 am

Thanks for the info. I was thinking about buying some hemp and having my mom crochet some stuff for me. She's the only person I know who crochets. Maybe I woln't now. It's not like I need anything more in my tank anyway.

A bridge sounds really neat. I'd like to see the pictures once you post them.

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Freedomwolf
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Post by Freedomwolf » Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:29 pm

that looks soo awsome. wish i could have one of thoes for my crabbies. I think they would love it. do thoes of you who have it, do the crabbies like it?


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sat Jun 10, 2006 1:05 pm

I"m not sure if mine like it or not. I started to put it in the tank and found out really quick that it blocks all of the light to my lower level. Grrr. I already have two dark spots due to the second levels I have in there. Can't have all of it dark. I'm going to get some suction cups this afternoon and mount it on the back wall of the tank for a climby toy. We'll see how they like it.


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sat Jun 10, 2006 3:37 pm

PICS! :D


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sat Jun 10, 2006 5:13 pm

You can see mine in the pictures forum...

viewtopic.php?t=36442

My PPs have never gotten up by my little Es love it! Some hang out there all day and then come down at night to play and eat.


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:27 pm

oh yeah! Now i rememeber! I didn't notice the moss pit, well, i did,but didn't notice it was crocheted. :D


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sun Jun 11, 2006 1:45 am

i agree. it is a very good idea and could be very useful to new & experienced crabbers! it'll be good all around for everyone.


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Post by dbolack » Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:45 pm

cwaweeks wrote:I have several DIY projects (I'm the one that made the humidifier that inspired bundy). I would like to share them all. I think that section would be larger than anyone thinks. With everyone having thier own way to make 2nd levels and what not.
Would love to compare notes with the one we made.


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Guest

Post by Guest » Sun Jun 25, 2006 10:53 am

I'd LOVE s Do It Yourself section! I like making things and as soon as Motley's up and there's more room in the tank, I plan on starting a second level! I've seen some creative things on the site, legos, ladders, etc and it would be a lot easier if they were in one section. It could probably be easier for those who have small business ventures also, a place to show their stuff


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Mormegil

Post by Mormegil » Sun Jun 25, 2006 2:31 pm

I'm all for it.

I'd move/repost my DIY 20 gallon square tank to that section.

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