scratch build

[dpal666]

I've been thinking of doing a scratch build for PDFs, just wanted to know what the thoughts are.

I'm looking at 48"x 18"x 18" split into 3 18" cubes, would this work for groups, or should I only cut it to 24"x 18"x 18" ?

48x18 has to be the overall size base wise, but I can go taller if need be.

If the first one is succussfull, I'll be building 3 more for the shelving unit this is going on with the bottom shelf as plumbing for the misters.

I'm planning on acrylic for the overall build with screening for the lights to pass through.

Don

[puckplaya32]

biggest question would be what type of darts do you plan on keeping? splitting it 3 ways into 16*18*18 would be fine for a pair of most thumbnails but splitting it two ways 24*18*18 would allow you to keep a pair of many of the tincs or small groups of galacs, leucs, etc

[dpal666]

not really sure whichs frogs I'm gonna get yet, I've done one viv for anoles using the same principles as for the frogs, just not quite as humid, so I have the basics down.

The frogs will depend on what's available at the local expo's, I want to be able to talk to the breeders in person the way I did for all my herps.

Don

[Erikb3113]

Pictures, pictures, pictures....please keep us up to date with the build process.

[dpal666]

lol, pics will come, gotta get the get the cash first.
Over-all, this will give me 1-3 viv's for around $170, which for my tastes fits just fine