Attaching Plastic Egg Crate to Tank

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Attaching Plastic Egg Crate to Tank

Post by jennaleigha » Thu May 21, 2020 1:30 pm

Hi everyone!

I just received my new terrarium and have all the items ready to start putting it together. How do y’all reccomend attaching the plastic egg crate to the sides of tank? I can’t figure out what would be best to use.

Thanks in advance!
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Post by Xenocrab » Thu May 21, 2020 3:17 pm

What size tank do you have? We use tension rods. I wrap them with hemp or jute rope so the crabbies can grip them. You can attach other climbing stuff to the egg crate too, like Cholla, fake plants and shelves. I recommend using a pair of sharp wore cutters for cutting it. Scissors are difficult and the plastic flies all over! Oh, and I attach the rope with zip ties so it doesn't come off or unravel.

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Re: Attaching Plastic Egg Crate to Tank

Post by C_fiesta » Thu Jun 18, 2020 9:15 pm

Hiya! Welcome! I added it to my 65 gallon tank and honestly I didn't use anything to attach them! I put them in first and then added sand, the sand creates a LOT of pressure and pushes the egg crate against the tank walls. I can't even budge it when I want to, i.e use it to attach something too.
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