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 Posted - 15/07/2009 : 19:09:51
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Made out of an old ikea TV stand/ coffee table thing. I basically cut it down to the sizes I wanted and stuck it all together. Used some backing from an old bookshelf for the back. It measures 3ftx2ft.
It's not quite finished as I need to add the vents, do the glass sliders and cut the persprex etc but thats a quick job so here is the frame.
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Posted - 15/07/2009 : 19:10:37
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| Need to remove the pencil markings which I did incorrectly lol. |
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punumbear
Hatchling
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Posted - 15/07/2009 : 20:22:41
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| damn tht looks a nice size.. *passes sealent gun*.. gd job so far..:O) |
love my animals more than i like people.
the gang
1 ridgeback
2 kids
1 anery-lil aney
1 m, 4 ft candy cane corn.. aka kellogg..
1 carolina corn-claret/carrot
Newest additon.. f whiteout corn-pastel??
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cherry-milkshake
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Posted - 15/07/2009 : 23:40:13
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looking great!  |
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 09:56:53
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| what sealent should I use and is that just for going round the edges inside? |
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 09:57:59
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| also what are those things called that go on the screws head to make them look not so ugly. |
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Flatpack63
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 16:48:22
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Use AQUARIUM sealant around all inside edges.
And the little things are called screw caps. You can get two types. One that goes on before the screw(like a washer with a lid attatched), or the simple push on type you can get from B&Q or Wilkinsons etc. If you use the push on type, don't use inside the viv as they have a habit of falling off. |
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Remmy
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 19:04:32
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| Looking good. Dont forget to post pics when it`s finished. |
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 21:39:02
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| Yeah one of my vivs i got was built for me and they use the push on screw cap things they are good but come off quite easy. I will use the sealent soon and post pics when its all done wont be for about a month as im going on holiday on the 8th of august and i'm skint lol. |
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Posted - 16/07/2009 : 21:43:17
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| What size would I need to use I mean you can get like 25G, 78G and the kinda big ones you can use in the guns. |
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Posted - 18/07/2009 : 00:14:12
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| anyone who can help me out that would be great so i can do it asap. |
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Flatpack63
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/07/2009 : 16:16:05
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If you look on the tubes it should tell you how much coverage you can get out of a tube.
As a rough guide, the large tube that you use in a gun will give you about 11m @ 6mm bead size.
Your viv will probably need about 8m of sealant. You need to seal every internal joint, not forgetting the inside of the front.
So I would suggest the big tube. You don't wabt to run out in the middle of the job.
If you are not used to sealants, it will probably make a mess, so make sure you have plenty of damp rags available, both for cleaning your hands and for any mistakes made inside the viv.
Hope this is of help. |
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Posted - 19/07/2009 : 21:41:16
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| yeah thank you very much for taking the time to reply. Cheers |
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Mnementh
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 14:56:34
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Heya
I just finished sealing a Viv just slightly smaller in depth to yours and the small sealant was just enough , I would go bigger . This was my first time and thought the finish may be very poor , what I did was get a plastic medicine spoon and a cloth to wipe it on . I sealed each edge then ran the back of the spoon down the sealant , tbh it was a very proffesional finish , was well pleased , try that :) |
One last jump , that's all we have to take Holth .
Wearily the old queen gathered heself to spring ;
Moreta gratefully began her litany .
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 16:43:36
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| Nice work what sealent did you choose as in make? |
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Mnementh
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 18:03:56
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| I believe it was Geocel aquarium sealant from the local aquarists , give it a few days to cure and all is fine , smells like very strong vinegar but that soon goes away . |
One last jump , that's all we have to take Holth .
Wearily the old queen gathered heself to spring ;
Moreta gratefully began her litany .
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 18:15:35
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| oh ok i will deffinately have to look into that. thanks |
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Mick
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 19:41:34
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| Micks Top Tip: run your bead in the joint them lick your finger before smoothing it in, sealant done stick to spit lol ;) Just remember to check your finger before the next lick , just incase.. |
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Remmy
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 20:08:19
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| Good tip Mick,thats what i do. Get a good finish |
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Posted - 20/07/2009 : 21:49:39
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| what will using the sealant actually achieve? Surely the viv doesn't HAVE to be water tight or am I missing something? |
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Posted - 21/07/2009 : 09:26:11
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| i always found putting your finger in washing up liquid better than licking it to achive a perfect bead when i built an aquarium |
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