slow set up (pics inside)

[diamc]

Great that you found a neat rock outside too. Be sure to rinse the bleach off real well.

Let us know how the basking temp turns out.

Oh, guess it was the bed & blanket that you were posting about. That came out awesome.

 

[Scribble]

thank you very much ^_^
I don't have the lights yet, but that will be next paycheck!

also quick question: my screen top says it fits tanks that are 36.6"L x 18.5"W and since I already bought it I want to use it for my custom cage, but most people say to build it 4' x 2' x 2'. So I was wondering if it would work to have the it at that side and anywhere that's too big for the screen use these things: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-1-2-in-x-12-in-Zinc-Plated-Slotted-Angle-800097/204604757

will that work or will it not support it? @.@

 

[diamc]

They look like they are quite strong, you'll have to see how well they're made. If you could post a picture of what you are planning, it would be helpful. Also let us know what you are planning to put on top of the area where the brackets would be used.

 

[Scribble]

alright I'll do my best for plans ^_^

 

[Taterbug]

I can't quite picture what your describing... would you use that as a vent on the back wall?

 

[Scribble]

My best attempt at plans ^_^

 

[Taterbug]

My best attempt at plans ^_^

i think i get it - you'll build a frame for the screen and use it as a lid? I'm not sure if that size opening will be enough for all the lights?

 

[Scribble]

i think i get it - you'll build a frame for the screen and use it as a lid? I'm not sure if that size opening will be enough for all the lights?

yea and the lid says its 36.6" L x 18.5" W
which is why I was thinking of bars to hold the lid in place that why it won't be useless and I can have a big enclosure as well

 

[Taterbug]

i think i get it - you'll build a frame for the screen and use it as a lid? I'm not sure if that size opening will be enough for all the lights?

yea and the lid says its 36.6" L x 18.5" W
which is why I was thinking of bars to hold the lid in place that why it won't be useless and I can have a big enclosure as well

You could also use wood boards/blocks instead of the L-Brackets.
Are you planning to put the UVB on the screen, or have a hole, or mount it inside? Even with the T5 its worth having the bulb unobstructed if you can.

 

[Scribble]

You could also use wood boards/blocks instead of the L-Brackets.
Are you planning to put the UVB on the screen, or have a hole, or mount it inside? Even with the T5 its worth having the bulb unobstructed if you can.

oh that's a good plan I didn't even think of that! I could use the wood from making the hole for the sliding glass for the support system <3

well I have this in my wishlist-> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQU8FDI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=227A0I3BDMHT1&coliid=IZPZ0AOCZT2TR

but they have a 24" as well so I was just thinking of sitting that one on the screen, but wasn't sure it it could support it since I will be supporting the screen on those L-brackets. Though if I can mount it on wood that should be stable for them. Then I could put the lights on it as well, no?

 

[Taterbug]

I have a 24" T5 in-side my 4x2x2 - Depending on how you end up with it set up determines the way you use the bulb. If you use that bulb and fixture unobstructed you can use the "light and shade method" http://www.arcadia-reptile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/004_PRK_Mar13.pdf It allows you to offer a photo-gradient as well as a thermal-gradient with wich your dragon can self regulate.

Otherwise, if you use screen probably you want to use a longer bulbs and use the method the T8 bulbs use where a low level of UVB is provided over the whole tank.

Have you seen these plans? http://beardies.dreamwidth.org/2145.html I think you could adapt them to your idea by building a wood frame (maybe 1x2s or something?) at the top that would also hold the lid. Then you can use their method of making the front area. I used those plans for my cage and more than once wished the lid was removable. lol

 

[Scribble]

I've seen those plans, but lost them when it stopped being where they used to be ^^;

So inside the tank would be better then outside? To be honest dealing with these lights are a bit confusing @.@

I hear Zoo Med Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB is a good UVB so it would better to get the 2 ft.T5 High 1-Bulb Output Fluorescent Grow Light Fixture for that and mount it inside the cage, correct? Or does it need that reflector thing?

 

[Scribble]

This just came in I just had to get it when I saw it >3<