BIG Viv build.

[shortyshazz]

Ok this is it folks it was a old wardrobe but now im going to make it into 1 hell of a vivarium. Its 56" long 53" high 21" wide in the bottom i will also be making a fake rock scene as i want to put my beardies init. In the top viv there will be some of my tarantulas init.

[shortyshazz]

started making there feeding bowls early stages.

[murtle123]

I was thinkin of building a viv ! Hard work???? Pricey?? Give me some tips , x

[zon3k]

Originally Posted by murtle123

I was thinkin of building a viv ! Hard work???? Pricey?? Give me some tips , x

pretty easy once you have worked out the sizes
best tip id say is use something with a melamine coating, been a bitch trying to find something cheap but good to waterproof mdf; have to buy pond paint in the end! lol

[onemanandhisfrog]

wow! i would frikkin love to have a viv that size lol cant wait to see the finished product keep the updates comin

[shortyshazz]

It can be very pricey building a viv but all this wood was from a old wardrobe its prob cost me £20 so far i have the runners on it now and im waiting for my vents to come in the post the vent holes are 70mm there is 4 in the bottom and 2 on the top.
my glass cutters have closed down where i live and im thinking of useing
clear perspex i have been quoeted £75 for the top and bottom viv cut all to size aswell do u think this is worth it?
will keep u all posted on this build.
thanks for comms

[zon3k]

Originally Posted by shortyshazz

It can be very pricey building a viv but all this wood was from a old wardrobe its prob cost me £20 so far i have the runners on it now and im waiting for my vents to come in the post the vent holes are 70mm there is 4 in the bottom and 2 on the top.
my glass cutters have closed down where i live and im thinking of useing
clear perspex i have been quoeted £75 for the top and bottom viv cut all to size aswell do u think this is worth it?
will keep u all posted on this build.
thanks for comms

try a double glazing or conservatory firm
im quite lucky in that my grandad's gf works for a conservatory company so i get glass well cheap
to be honest i think £75 for perspex is not too bad but you may be able to get things cheaper from a smaller company.. or a bigger one!! lol

[Cleopatra the Royal]

What's going in the viv?
Looks great so far.

thanks

Harry

[shortyshazz]

Hi i know its been a long time since this has been updated but i need to get rid of my common boa before this big viv moves into the house So heres afew more pics of the fake rock scene hope you all like.

[TerrorTortoise]

beautiful well done