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Old 28-04-2008, 02:31 PM
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Hey there, i have been considering building my own vivs as it would give me something to do other than work out what i can do to buy more reps!

So i was just wondering whether anyone could give me any websites/pictures/advice or anything to help me either build my own viv or tell me that it requires high amounts of DIY knowledge and i should give up before i kill myself trying

I am also considering crafting some decorative things for the vivs when i'm done.

Heres what i'm thinking about making:

Stack viv for a few leo's (maybe about 3-4)

Single larger viv for a beardie.

I want a cham but i doubt i have enough room for one lol.
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How to build a vivarium Not a bad starting point, try diy guide vivarium. Theres a few good ones online.
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Old 28-04-2008, 02:43 PM
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I thank you!

I'm at college atm so my website access is very limited luckily this college don't seem to know about forums as non are blocked

I see my google-fu is not as strong as i thought lol

Mainly wanted some pics of peoples vivs for leos and beardies and general tips link provided greatly recieved thanks
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doont have much tips for building one from scratch but ive just bought a bookcase from argos

buy some glass runners and your sorted, couple of holes in back for wires and vents

loads cheaper and argos has so many bookcases, im sure there will be something right for you
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Thats actually a great idea!
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doont have much tips for building one from scratch but ive just bought a bookcase from argos

buy some glass runners and your sorted, couple of holes in back for wires and vents

loads cheaper and argos has so many bookcases, im sure there will be something right for you
I've decided, I'm definately doing that later this week!
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Old 28-04-2008, 04:18 PM
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My Fiance and I made a Bearded dragon viv out of an Ikea TV cabinet..

When I bought it.. (£5 off ebay!)




First up, hole cutting...




Next, ledge to stop sand falling everywhere... one side...




And the other..




Working hard, bless him




Light fittings and vents..




Lights fitted and wires in, then they were wired upto a single switch..




Ignore the tissue in this pic, it was before I put some draught excluder stuff between the glass to stop bugs escaping lol.

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Old 28-04-2008, 04:42 PM
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Wow thanks a lot! that will deffinately come in handy when i'm designing it!
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omg that is a great idea.. ive been stressing about paying out a lot on the viv when i could do that lol
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brat i like you viv
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