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Re: Large Tank Build from Scratch

Post by GotButterflies » Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:16 pm

Highly recommend the modified hamster wheels! I have a total of 6 between my four crabitats - they are all used!! :)
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Re: Large Tank Build from Scratch

Post by ErikRasmussen » Tue Jan 02, 2018 12:29 am

The only update I have is that I found some awesome pieces of drift wood for the new tank. A few might be too big but we will see. I also want to try the heated PVC method.

Im going to be moving soon and then again in a year. (Long story don't ask) so I am going to try to have the cabinet I like picked out and modified for a tat. And by then hopefully the living situation will be settled and I can move the crabs in. Image

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Re: Large Tank Build from Scratch

Post by Hermiesguardian » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:26 am

GotButterflies wrote:Highly recommend the modified hamster wheels! I have a total of 6 between my four crabitats - they are all used!! :)
How long did it take them to discover it and use it? I put a piece of coconut in mine to entice and someone discovered the treat but made no use of the wheel. :cry:
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Re: Custom Upgrade

Post by ErikRasmussen » Sat May 19, 2018 12:14 pm

Okay I was sifting through videos and forums for terrariums, vivariums and aquariums for some new inspiration. This guy built a huge aquarium and made the structure look super clean. Granted mine will have different dimensions and I talked to a guy who does bathrooms about doing the doors like a shower door.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FDUfglurns
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS6AJL3CAt0&t=54s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swFoi1J7YTk&t=48s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PflID7JtZ3U&t=21s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z09QE4PpB9Q&t=649s

It looks like is material list is:
Shop Grade Birch Plywood
Wood Glue
1.25" Self Taping Wood Screws
Pond Shield (2 part non toxic epoxy)
Isopropyl Alcohol
Fiberglass Cloth
Silicone (Grade 1 with no additives)

Correct me if I am wrong but all of these are hermit crab safe yes?

I am picking up a table saw tomorrow, and I already have great stuff so I will just need to add grout to the list. So all thats left before I start is to figure out where in my new place its going to go. Should I put it in the basement where there is only 1 door to get it in and out or upstairs where there is a huge sliding door? And im still thinking about how i am going to do the pools (foutains, filters, drip or air pump).

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