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[Mr. X]

If you are looking for a cheaper solution for glass aquariums, you could build your own. If you'd like, I could provide links on how to do this.

It's work, but it can be fun, and you have more control over what you are making.

Me i'm interested into building my own aquariums, so can you provide me the links please.

Thanx

xav

 

[Nikos]

Me i'm interested into building my own aquariums, so can you provide me the links please.

Thanx

xav

I also make my own terrariums.
You can search in old posts (on the T forum I think) about directions on how to build one.
Genious_gr once started such a thread.

 

[pandinus]

the glass i understand, but how do you make the lid and such?

 

[Gravy]

I make my own tanks and yes it is fun, made an octagonal one for my friend, but those things are a pain to heat with mats.

I usually make the lid outta plexiglass/ crystallglass basically.

I work in a DIY shop so its very easy for me to obtain the materials I need.

 

[carpe scorpio]

the glass i understand, but how do you make the lid and such?

I use drilled plexiglass.

 

[pandinus]

I use drilled plexiglass.

but how did you get it to stay on? how do you keep the scorps from prying it open?

 

[carpe scorpio]

but how did you get it to stay on? how do you keep the scorps from prying it open?

The best way to really hold the lid down tight is velcro.

 

[pandinus]

The best way to really hold the lid down tight is velcro.

so do you put a hinge or anything in it or a groove for it to fit in, or do you just put it on top like resting a book on an open box? also, what sort of glass cutter? where cani i get one? and where could i obtain plain plexiglass?

 

[carpe scorpio]

so do you put a hinge or anything in it or a groove for it to fit in, or do you just put it on top like resting a book on an open box? also, what sort of glass cutter? where cani i get one? and where could i obtain plain plexiglass?

In all four corners you can drill holes other than the air holes, and mount guide pins if you like. I use a $2.99 hand-glasscutter. Plexiglass may be found at Lowes or HomeDepot.

 

[pandinus]

disco.
thanx a bunch. how much does it usually cost to build your own tanks?

 

[woijchik89]

disco.
thanx a bunch. how much does it usually cost to build your own tanks?

Yeah, that's what I'd like to know......how much will we be saving?