DIY Realistic Ledges?

piratetoothgir · Post by **piratetoothgir** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:34 am

I saw someone make them out of spray foam, but not sure if that's crab safe.
How can I make some really cool ledges for my 55 gallon?

YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:47 am

Realistic ledges would have to be made before you put crabs in, or you can buy magnetic ones.

Edit: the reason being is because the glued to adhere the ledges to the tank would be toxic to the crabs

piratetoothgir · Post by **piratetoothgir** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:53 pm

GotButterflies wrote:Realistic ledges would have to be made before you put crabs in, or you can buy magnetic ones.

Edit: the reason being is because the glued to adhere the ledges to the tank would be toxic to the crabs

Yep, I understand what you are saying.
Where can I buy magnetic ones?

There's a member on here that had a 55, and she had an amazing set of ledges in the back. I might have to try.
Here's the one I am meaning.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/417216352956067998/

Post by **aussieJJDude** » Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:47 pm

Maybe look into the magnatural range?

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piratetoothgir · Post by **piratetoothgir** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:40 am

My dad was going to make me a shelf for each end in my 55.
I was wondering if I could have him do that, and maybe I could cover that in foam and cement for the texture?

Post by **aussieJJDude** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:05 am

I've made similar using styrofoam and covered with multiple layers of cement and covered with sand... the crabs loved hanging out on it, until I stepped on it and broke it.

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:39 pm

Yes, the magnatural products are awesome! I was hoping to purchase some at the reptile show I went to a couple of months ago, but there weren't any :/

piratetoothgir · Post by **piratetoothgir** » Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:01 pm

aussieJJDude wrote:I've made similar using styrofoam and covered with multiple layers of cement and covered with sand... the crabs loved hanging out on it, until I stepped on it and broke it.

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You broke it!?

Post by **wodesorel** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 9:04 am

Magnaturals have gone up in price, so they aren't as common in stores as they used to be. You'd be better off ordering directly from the company, although I think Pangea still sells them? The strong magnets they use contain rare earth metals so they cost more, but they are super strong.

piratetoothgir · Post by **piratetoothgir** » Wed Mar 21, 2018 7:23 pm

I really don't feel like spending money on my tank, as I already have invested over $300 to get this 55 actually started up.
My mind changes so often, it's just by what I see in photos.

My newest plan was using a safe wood, and putting it in the tank to act as a shelf.
I will then either cut a hole for a kritter keeper to fit into, or lay it on top. Which one would you advise as better?

I just don't want too little of room on each end for me to maintenance the water pools.

Post by **aussieJJDude** » Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:18 am

StellaCrab wrote:
aussieJJDude wrote:I've made similar using styrofoam and covered with multiple layers of cement and covered with sand... the crabs loved hanging out on it, until I stepped on it and broke it.

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You broke it!?

Yep. Remember it wasnt my happiest hour so I made to with the famous DIY tote lid for a second level idea.

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