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·First I would like to say thatnks to the people that have helped me so far but I still have a few questions. Just to let you all know I am planning on building a custom terrarium that is 3 ft tall 2 ft deep and 4 ft wide. Not sure if I will have a fasle bottom or a sump underneath. I will also be building a stand for it at same time which would be 2 ft high 2 ft deep and 4 ft wide. I am going to be using the plans from this web site. http://www.garf.org/howtodoinformation. ... nstruction
but i will be doing some modifications to the tank by using 2x4 for support on the base.
1. Would MDF be better to use for building terrariums or Plywood?
2. What type of epoxy would you use to seal it and where do you get? The only epoxy paint I have seen is at HD and it is for sealing concrete floors in basement or garges. They have a cple differnt kinds. One is a 2 part epoxy and the other is a one part epoxy. Also they have something there called Polycrylic which I think is another type but I am not sure.
3. What type of glue would you use to glue pieces together with? Also where can you get it. I would like a marine grad type of glue but not sure where to get it.
4. The last question would be about the glass. Would you have a solid front be better or an open front with acsess doors? I am thinking that with the size I am looking to build would be front acsess but thought it better to ask.
There are alot more questions as far as lighting, misting, pumps, and other stuff but have yet to get that far. I will be asking latter when ready to get that stuff but that will be a few months down the road.
Thanks again for the help.
Mike P
but i will be doing some modifications to the tank by using 2x4 for support on the base.
1. Would MDF be better to use for building terrariums or Plywood?
2. What type of epoxy would you use to seal it and where do you get? The only epoxy paint I have seen is at HD and it is for sealing concrete floors in basement or garges. They have a cple differnt kinds. One is a 2 part epoxy and the other is a one part epoxy. Also they have something there called Polycrylic which I think is another type but I am not sure.
3. What type of glue would you use to glue pieces together with? Also where can you get it. I would like a marine grad type of glue but not sure where to get it.
4. The last question would be about the glass. Would you have a solid front be better or an open front with acsess doors? I am thinking that with the size I am looking to build would be front acsess but thought it better to ask.
There are alot more questions as far as lighting, misting, pumps, and other stuff but have yet to get that far. I will be asking latter when ready to get that stuff but that will be a few months down the road.
Thanks again for the help.
Mike P