Project Four : Beetles Zoo :
I really amazed with these creatures .. So I mport from Taiwan alot of species
Then I decided to install ashelf with small vivariums for them ..
Here the details :
- Because I used Adhesive Acryfix 192 R - this one required a UV - it must be atleast 15 minutues - You can also use any other type of lighting but will need more time
- The Acrylic sheet was 4 mm - but it is better to be 6 mm for more strength
In this vivarium We will build similar tropical to the previous vivariums ..
You can see other project for more information :
2015 projects :
1- The shelves of the stand is ready made and low cost aluminium type one
but the vivariums is all made from acrylic sheets clear 4 mm ( I did mistake here it is better to be from 6 mm crylic sheets )
I cut the sheet in one local acrylic supplier
all the tanks around 33 to 35 cm width x hieght x depth ..
It can vary as per your requirements ..
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I used my Dremel tool to made some holes for breathing ..
As I mentioned before the acrylic enclosure made by myself , I ordered the sheet only . Using Acrylic speciall adhesive like Weldon 4 or acryfix ..
Be sure to number the acrylic sheet
Also you must made a plan for every tank and it's location on the frame ..
First I made the holes - then I attached the sheets by Makin tape - Then I apply the adhesive .. Read carfully the instruction on the adhesive and how to use it and the safety measures ..
Here I used maskin tape to label where I will make the holes and better marking to keep the acrylic clean also ..
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Try to apply all the Adhesive just one time
Prepare the tanks then install and switch one the lights
All tanks must be clean
Wear a gloves ..
2-The frame is not Costly and it is light weight because the tanks also light weight - So you can use any frame cary the tank..
2015
2015