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I've looked into doing a tank for my hermit crabs. From calling around, it's going to cost anywhere from 800 to 1200 for the acrylic and the stand. As the sheets would have to be sent from Calgary. Then I'd have to do it at my father-in-laws garage, as the condo doesn't have the room. Sheesh, listen to me whine. Oh well, once I quit smoking, I'll start doing one up. That should take me a year or so.
Here's my plan so far.
1/2 " or 3/4" cold cast acrylic sheets 4" x 8", I'll possibly need 2 of them.
40" width, 40" length, and 30" tall. With a lid that I can easily remove... planning to have that go over the top, and about 3 inches down the sides. Sort of like a cookie tin.
I'm thinking maybe taller so I can build second level/balconies on the sides of the tank. It won't have to hold water as it's more of a terrarium, and the most that it needs to hold will be is sand for the bottom.
If I do want to use it for an aquarium later, it'll need bracing down the middle, and I will have to use the 3/4" acrylic. I will have to get a custom bracing system done for it, as I need at least a 1/4" away from the stand for the undertank heater.
Any obvious flaws in my plan so far?
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