[kyle1745]

I have bought glass for 4 more custom tanks, and here are a couple pics:

 

[Guest]

Vivaria

Very nice looking tanks. Are you planning on selling them? I've been thinking about trying my hand at building tanks, but I don't know whether or not to try glass, plexi, or polycarbonate.

 

[Guest]

Very nice Kyle.
Dr. Frye, I just want to to be careful using plexi as your door. I have tried it and have yet to find a way to keep it from warping, unless you use a lot of locks. I do know that Mark Pepper is using acrylic, even for the doors, and hasn't had a warping issue, but haven't talked to him enough to see how he took care of that issue.

Now that I think about it, Scott M. how did you stop the doors from warping?

 

[kyle1745]

Re: Vivaria

I am tossing around the idea, but to make it worth it for me they might end up being a bit high in price. Not sure what people would be willing to spend. They are 14 inches deep, by 11 wide, and 18 high. I use 1/4 inch glass also.
One thing I try to do is offer as much unobstructed viewing as possible with the low front, and clear hinge and handle. So far I am very pleased with the look, and I made them so 4 fit right on a 4ft rack. I should be able to get 12 on my current rack, but right now 4 is enough.

How much do you think they would be worth? Some people are selling acrylic ones for $100+.

Here is a picture of the prototype up and running with my Vents in it:

Very nice looking tanks. Are you planning on selling them? I've been thinking about trying my hand at building tanks, but I don't know whether or not to try glass, plexi, or polycarbonate.

 

[Ryan]

Kyle how much would you say it costs to build one like that? I want to try it out but just need an estimate on suplies and all.

Ryan

 

[kyle1745]

About $40-50, depending on how cheap you can find glass, and other supplies.

Kyle how much would you say it costs to build one like that? I want to try it out but just need an estimate on suplies and all.

Ryan

 

[Guest]

I really think it would help you selling them to predrill them for drains and misting nozzles. The biggest issue people have with a glass tank is the drilling.

 

[kyle1745]

I've thought about that, i'm sure I could get the bottom drilled. I am looking for a better latch. The one I am useing is not bad, but just not what I want.

I have these now, but it is about impossible to open the tank without freaking the frogs out. I want something that can be moved over to hold the glass. front. Any ideas?

I really think it would help you selling them to predrill them for drains and misting nozzles. The biggest issue people have with a glass tank is the drilling.

 

[AlexB]

try the one AZDR does in the frognet gallery. Im trying with these for my 10 gallon vert. http://www.frognet.org/gallery/azdr_vivariums/DSCN0470

 

[Guest]

Magnets!

 

[kyle1745]

I was looking at those too, at least the ones I could find so far are too big, still looking.

try the one AZDR does in the frognet gallery. Im trying with these for my 10 gallon vert. http://www.frognet.org/gallery/azdr_vivariums/DSCN0470

 

[kyle1745]

I bought some to try, but may be just as bad as the others on shaking the tank. One benefit to me at least, of the open front is the chance of better pictures. So I want to try not to freak the frogs out.

Magnets!

 

[Moe]

Hey kyle, how thick of styrofoam did you use to mount the broms on the background.

M.N

 

[Guest]

I've thought about that, i'm sure I could get the bottom drilled. I am looking for a better latch. The one I am useing is not bad, but just not what I want.

I have these now, but it is about impossible to open the tank without freaking the frogs out. I want something that can be moved over to hold the glass. front. Any ideas?

I really think it would help you selling them to predrill them for drains and misting nozzles. The biggest issue people have with a glass tank is the drilling.

I use the latch that Ken sells...not the one you have but the other one, like the kind you would put on a gate. It secures well and makes no noise.

 

[kyle1745]

My only concern with those is that I would have to attach it to the screen on my current design. I have the screen starting 1 inch from the door, so it keeps the door fog free without any active cooling. So far it has worked out great. I did pick up some smaller brass ones like that may work. I have one drying now and will see how it is tomorrow. So far it may work, but there goes my all acrylic parts to keep it totally clear.

I've thought about that, i'm sure I could get the bottom drilled. I am looking for a better latch. The one I am useing is not bad, but just not what I want.

I have these now, but it is about impossible to open the tank without freaking the frogs out. I want something that can be moved over to hold the glass. front. Any ideas?

I really think it would help you selling them to predrill them for drains and misting nozzles. The biggest issue people have with a glass tank is the drilling.

I use the latch that Ken sells...not the one you have but the other one, like the kind you would put on a gate. It secures well and makes no noise.