PVC or ABS pipe in an enclosure?

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budzoboy

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Hi All...I am attempting to design a basking platform for my exo-terra 36 x 18 x 36 tank.
the screen top is trashed, so I made some wood slats or beams to go across the top to support the sunblaster fixture and the basking lamp.
I have been looking at using ABS or PVC pipe for supports for the platform...Anyone ever use this material in a beardie tank?

any input would be appreciated

Joe
 

CooperDragon

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I would imagine you could use either one for this purpose. I'd go with whichever one is cheaper. You could also just use some flat/wide branches or driftwood from outside or perhaps a nice flat stone for a basking site too.
 

budzoboy

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Morning!
thanks for the input, PVC does give off fumes, but the temp has to be close to near melt for that effect.
I have decided to go another route, and this is my first layout attempt. I built an elevated platform for feeding, using tile, and the rest, after MUCH discussion with a friend who has been breeding for over 20 years and some of his friends, decided to go with washed play sand, to fill the other end of the tank. I have some driftwood climbs (which may change) a hammock, which all my other dragons loved, a 24" sun blaster fixture that will have a T5 reptisun 10.0 and his basking light.
the lid was trashed on this tank, so I just used some wood strips to hang the fixtures, but will probably put a vented top on it to keep in the heat. this is the plan so far!
a few pics attached to show my ideas.
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Joe
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