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adamasrc
Hatchling

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Posted - 03/05/2012 :  19:39:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hey guys, got 2 ideas planned for stacks, all using vivexotic or exoterra

1. ex48" top
ex48"
ex55" bottom

2. exo terra 18x18" , exo terra 18x18" top
vivexotic 36"
36" bottom


if this makes sense..

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adamasrc
Hatchling

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255 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2012 :  19:40:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
forgot to say.. will this work? will it be sturdy enough?

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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn

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Posted - 03/05/2012 :  19:53:38  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Cant see a problem, I have two EX48s and one LX36 stacked, one for my carpet python and the other for two of my corns, out of interest what are you going to keep in the 55?

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adamasrc
Hatchling

United Kingdom
255 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2012 :  19:55:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hog island boa :)

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a2c7
Hatchling

United Kingdom
320 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2012 :  20:10:27  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Call me a pain in the bum for bringing this up again but just keep an eye on stacking smaller vivs on top of bigger ones. They're normally strong enough to take it but there is chance of sagging in the middle, especially if humidity is high. I've not experienced this myself but I have seen other pieces of furniture do it and have always been told to avoid it where possible.

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Auld Baldy
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Posted - 03/05/2012 :  20:27:57  Show Profile  Visit Auld Baldy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Just posted on a similar topic.I have 2 LX 36 stacked on a custom 24" and although it is solid and stable, there is just enough bowing to prevent the doors from being removed.
Any mixture of viv sizes whether large on top or 'twins' on top needs a bit of midway support. Could be as simple as a broom handle prop. Ideally the two half sizes should be bolted (not just screwed) together with 1" spreader washers. This will make it more rigid and at least reduce the weight force on the mid-point below.

As you are intending using 4' vivs, this problem will be more noticeable. I would consider bolting the stack between levels as well as the twins.


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Edited by - Auld Baldy on 03/05/2012 20:31:40
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adamasrc
Hatchling

United Kingdom
255 Posts

Posted - 03/05/2012 :  21:08:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
will do, cheers!

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