Building a new tank

Sweenox · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:21 pm Post subject: Building a new tank

Starting to build my new house for my tegu tomoro but before I start I said I would just ask a few Q's.Is it ok to use any type of wood to build it.What would be the best type? And is perspex ok to use intead of glass? I have a good idea of what way to make it just said I would ask about the materials

meanah · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

do not use cedar.. it will kill them.. i built mine out of 2''/3''/8' and they work great strong enough but still light. and plywood, showerboard, and plexiglass.
and a crap ton of sealant . have fun..
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Sweenox · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:20 pm Post subject:

Cool thanks for the tip,didnt know cedar would kill him,is silicone ok as a sealent?? Ill get pics up when I have it done

meanah · Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

yeah.. check out my gallery. i have pics in there of my new one that i built
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1.0.0 Arg. Tegu
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0.1.0 Royal Python
0.1.0 Spotted Python
1.0.0 Crested Gecko
1.2.0 Tokay Geckos

Sweenox · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 1:13 pm Post subject:

Cool your one looks really good,started mine today,never knew wood could cost so much,then again everything in Ireland costs too much

I have the frame done now so Ill do the rest next week,it 7ftx3ftx3ft I think he will love it

cwj108 · Valued Member Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 104

I'm getting close to having my new cage done. It is only 4ftx2ftx2ft. She is only a foot long and I only need something to last me until then end of the year. I used pine but the inside is completely lined with tileboard. The only thing she can come in contact with is the tileboard. I sealed the outside and edges of the wood. I should have my double decker cage done by mid next week, ill post photos if anyone wants to see.

Sweenox · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

Cool tile board sounds ggod cus I was gonna use plywood all round d side and back so I might do the whole tilre board thing inside,my tegu is only 16inches but I figure that if I build a huge one now I wont have to change it(for a long time anyway)Im just lazy so hopefully one build is enough.Was thinkin of havin a double decker one too but I think my beardy is getting a tank in the living room next as the whole family love her haha they dont really like the tegu,but they dont know what they are missing

Post some pics of your tank I would like to see it and it would give every1 ideas that is building them

cwj108 · Valued Member Joined: Mar 18, 2008 Posts: 104

Tools and building are my thing, I am always looking for an excuse to build something haha. Thats why if I build a smaller one now, its a given that ill have to build a bigger one down the road(plus I am limited on space at the moment).
I bought the tileboard at lowes, I bought the nicer looking stuff for 18 bucks a sheet (4x8). I bought water proof caulk for bathrooms and kitchens and I also bought waterproof liquid nails to seal it down to the plywood.
You always want to keep in mind what the tegu or beardie can come in contact with and what can be harmful. I always read the labels on anything I use.
I will def post some pictures up when I get it finished! Hopefully that will be monday or tues!! I have been working on this for a couple weeks now!

Sweenox · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

Cool it souinds good,looking forward to seeing it

Curty · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:48 am Post subject:

Good luck with the build.

Curty.
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Sweenox · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:55 am Post subject:

Thanks

Robbie