Exo-terra Nano conversion: from arboreal to terrestrial **pic heavy**

[Doezsha]

Very creative. I was just thinking of ways to modify my 12x12x18s to increase the humidity. I just set them up recently for arboreal tarantulas I haven't purchased any Ts yet, just been monitoring the heat and humidity before I purchase.. Thanks for sharing

 

[TarantulasWorld]

Thanks! It was quite easy, and relatively cheap! Especially since I had spare acrylic lying around.

Define cheap? Lol it looks great but is modding an expensive exo terra enclosure cheaper then making it all out of acrylic yourself

Still looks great though

 

[edgeofthefreak]

Define cheap

Well, this'll be in Canadian monies. The Exo-terra was $36 at an Expo, and they've been that price for a bit now. The acrylic sheet was $40-50, but I could make 6 or 8 lids with that. Also, helpful to have the tools handy - borrow where possible.

 

[viper69]

Define cheap? Lol it looks great but is modding an expensive exo terra enclosure cheaper

Depends on the mod. In this case---Yes, always.

 

[user 666]

very kool idea and nice looking conversation.......but wouldn't it have been easier and cheaper to just use a 2.5gal tank with acrylic lid?

again it does look good

Or, a 5 gal tank?

What about a 10 gal tank? (which actually cost less than the Exoterra shown above)

 

[edgeofthefreak]

Plenty of glass containers are cheaper than an Exo-terra, but it makes much less of an "Exo-terra conversion thread" without using one.

This tank is still in use, has a top-opening lid for daily access, and a side hatch for more robust cleanings. Haven't needed the side hatch, but it's cool to know its there if I need one. Ultimately, this build is one my favs, and if I make more, they'd be fairly stackable.

I'll see about getting some updated shots.



It always look like there's about 8" of free space in these shots. Those glass sides are only 8" total, so at the low point, there's 5-6" of free space, but she has a great deal of anchoring webs laid. Also, the Exo-terra brand waterdish didn't work out as such, but it's a great holder for a 3oz deli, which is easily removable.