Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

aquarium build...need advice....

  • 14-04-2010 4:58am
    #1
    fubarbundy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    hey people,
    didnt know exactly what category to put this under but im looking to build a large tank for my gerbils 1000mm x 500mm x 500mm approx.
    i was looking at getting perspex sheets, cutting and bonding them. anyone know where to get perspex (or even better; polycarbonate) sheets for free/cheap? sourced at local builders merchants and 4ft x4ft 4mm sheets were €50! might as well go out and buy an aquarium at that price.
    by the way, this would be my first attempt at anything like this.
    if anyone has advice on this it would be greatly appreciated.
    thanks in advance
    Tagged:


Comments

  • #2
    Sid_Justice
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,720 ✭✭✭Sid_Justice


    Alright matey

    I know a lad selling a large terrarium, about 7 feet in length pm me if you're interested but it would be around 100 euro. YOu're not building an aquarium (thank god), it doesn't have to be water tight for gerbils.

    I presume you want perspex to make it easier to see the chappies running around on the inside. Sorry I've no idea where you'd source cheap sheets of sturdy colourless plastic, your prices from the builders providers sounds about the same as B&q.

    some of the guys in pets and animals might have an idea about building terrariums, maybe the lads here or in DIY would know about perspex/equivalent.


  • #3
    irishlostboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 482 ✭✭irishlostboy


    ya, dont use glue for joining the sheets of perspex. build an outer supporting frame out of wood which just holds the sheets in place. you know the way gerbils munch everything. you dont want them eating glue.
    sorry no further info. sounds great what you are doing for the gerbils. cages tend to be so small and gerbils love to run and jump. good luck


  • #4
    fubarbundy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭fubarbundy


    irishlostboy wrote: »
    ya, dont use glue for joining the sheets of perspex. build an outer supporting frame out of wood which just holds the sheets in place. you know the way gerbils munch everything. you dont want them eating glue.
    sorry no further info. sounds great what you are doing for the gerbils. cages tend to be so small and gerbils love to run and jump. good luck


    cheers for the heads up mate


Advertisement