WickedOdie Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Alright, so some back story... I used to really be into tarantulas back in the day. I had a ton of them, I know gross right! Well back then there was and still isn't a retailer in Canada that made decent Tarantula Cages. So I decided as a semi talented guy, that I would make my own. And well... They turned out really nice. I ended up making a ton, and I still have a couple cages in the YYC area if anyone wants a couple. Could probably use them for a terrarium for plants. Not that they are big or anything, so small plants. But back on track. I had to get out of the hobby due to the fact that I had to move and my roommate didn't like spiders lol. So now, I have some extra plexiglass left over, 3/8's thickness. I have enough to make a 10x10x10 cube, and some 12-15x8x8 inch tanks. Basically about 4-4.5 gallons a piece. My question is, would you guys like some step by step with pictures on how I go about's preparing and creating the tanks. TL:DR Extra plexiglass, going to make shrimp tanks, would you like a DIY tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Yes please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 If you are make sure you include two tidbits. Keep your seams tight and use proper solvent. Depending upon solvent used someone can have their cuts at least a bit off. Tight fitting joints use Weld-On #4, not perfect cuts use Weld-On #16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOdie Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I don't remember what solvent I used, I'll be picking some up tomorrow. It's very thin, however I'll still silicon in the end. Better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) If it's thin and if it's Weld-On that should be #4. For those who want to take a look at silicone this video is a couple years old but still interesting info. For those new to acrylic I'd suggest to use a solvent as it basically melts the material to form very strong bond. Edited September 10, 2015 by ckmullin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOdie Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 That was very informative. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanda Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 for sure i always like read (with pics) of tutorials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WickedOdie Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have it built, just waiting till tomorrow morning and I'll leak test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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