Large Vivarium Construction - Page 60

davecalk · #**591** (**permalink**) 02-05-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Energy

Second Question: Can I bring the animals back with me in my carry on instead of flying them overnight? It would be much easier on the animals to be on a 4 hour flight in warm conditions rather than in a box on a truck in sub zero weather.

I know a lot of folks have done the carry on route when carrying only a few animals. Make sure that you have all sales docs with you in case they do a random hand search. That way it doesn't look like you are pillaging local animals which there are likely be local laws which prohibit such things. Carry on snakes might get a rise out of TSA. Snakes on a plane movies do tend to come to mind. Don't know what the prevailing wisdom is.

As I remember, frogs bones don't show up on the scanners, so they don't often raise concerns. Obviously you'll want to use a plastic container. Empty water bottles work pretty well. The store could pack them as well and put on their store info as well.

Dave

rmelancon · #**592** (**permalink**) 02-05-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Energy

I could use some help and/or advice. I will be heading to Florida- around Bonita Springs for a week. I was hoping to pick up some frogs and chameleons while I was there.

First question: Where do I go? Any one have any recommendations with contact info?

Second Question: Can I bring the animals back with me in my carry on instead of flying them overnight? It would be much easier on the animals to be on a 4 hour flight in warm conditions rather than in a box on a truck in sub zero weather.

Carrrying on frogs is usually not a problem. TSA doesn't care but the airlines do, so don't make it known what you are carrying on. There is also the small risk that they will make you check the bag if it is too large.

Energy · #**593** (**permalink**) 02-05-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rmelancon

Carrrying on frogs is usually not a problem. TSA doesn't care but the airlines do, so don't make it known what you are carrying on. There is also the small risk that they will make you check the bag if it is too large.

If I check the bag then I would be worried about them freezing in an unheated storage compartment. Ultimately that would be worse than shipping. Unless I have a couple heat packs on the ready - just in case

One more question:
Are there any good places to get exotic plants near bonita/naples Florida?

rmelancon · #**594** (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Energy

If I check the bag then I would be worried about them freezing in an unheated storage compartment. Ultimately that would be worse than shipping. Unless I have a couple heat packs on the ready - just in case

One more question:
Are there any good places to get exotic plants near bonita/naples Florida?

Yeah, I know you wouldn't plan to check the bag but sometimes on very full flights they will make people check their carry ons if there isn't enough room in the overhead bins. Adding heat packs is an idea and just tell them you have some perishable goods so they don't question what you're adding to your bag.

tonyguns85 · #**595** (**permalink**) 02-08-2010, 08:33 PM

do you have any pictures of building the tank in the wall like that? i would love to do something like it one day. is it glass on all side?

Energy · #**596** (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyguns85

do you have any pictures of building the tank in the wall like that? i would love to do something like it one day. is it glass on all side?

It's all acrylic and no actual construction photo's- sorry.

nathan · #**597** (**permalink**) 02-09-2010, 09:49 AM

I think the discus would be an amazing addition to the water area. I keep discus with my rays and never had a problem. If you want to keep it more natural looking make sure you get a type that at least shows thier stress bars. Most of the high color discus have been breed to not have them any more. But If youre looking to add vibrant color there sure are some insane discus out there.

One of the sweetest tanks I've seen in a long time !

dahenley · #**598** (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyguns85

do you have any pictures of building the tank in the wall like that? i would love to do something like it one day. is it glass on all side?

here are some pictures of it for you.
Custom Made Acrylic Aquariums by Midwest Custom Aquarium, LLC

(i hope you dont care Energy. if so, let me know and i or a mod can delete it.)

dahenley · #**599** (**permalink**) 02-10-2010, 12:13 AM

are you still happy with your aquarium? everything lasted and would you change anything?

for both, reef and vivarium?

Energy · #**600** (**permalink**) 02-11-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nathan

I think the discus would be an amazing addition to the water area. I keep discus with my rays and never had a problem. If you want to keep it more natural looking make sure you get a type that at least shows thier stress bars. Most of the high color discus have been breed to not have them any more. But If youre looking to add vibrant color there sure are some insane discus out there.

One of the sweetest tanks I've seen in a long time ! Thank you!

I picked up four pretty awsome ones but I think I need a couple more to round out the herd. I do like the insane colors of the fish. I have two white butterflies, one albino checkerboard and one blue knight. The last few I pick up I want to be really wild. Any suggestions or resources?