Post by aimee on Sept 7, 2012 16:07:21 GMT
Not really sure where to put this but I think here is alright! I went looking for a suitable snail tank today in the second hand shops and didn't have any luck but in the last shop I went into I saw this and had a brain wave.
It cost 20 quid so is an absolute bargain for what I want to turn it into.
I'm going to get some clear precut acrylic for the doors, drill holes in for air and secure with hinges which I'll silicone down. I'll use magnetic catches to secure the doors.
I hope to be able to run just one long heat strip up the side instead of four little ones.
It should house small to large-ish snails and I could always order more acrylic to split up a floor into smaller space for eggs and babies.
The best bit about it is the shelves slide out - easy cleaning!!
I've estimated without heat mat that it will cost around 50 to make it all, thats including the price of the cabinet so not bad really and excuse for more snails!!
Ill update progress here as I go
It cost 20 quid so is an absolute bargain for what I want to turn it into.
I'm going to get some clear precut acrylic for the doors, drill holes in for air and secure with hinges which I'll silicone down. I'll use magnetic catches to secure the doors.
I hope to be able to run just one long heat strip up the side instead of four little ones.
It should house small to large-ish snails and I could always order more acrylic to split up a floor into smaller space for eggs and babies.
The best bit about it is the shelves slide out - easy cleaning!!
I've estimated without heat mat that it will cost around 50 to make it all, thats including the price of the cabinet so not bad really and excuse for more snails!!
Ill update progress here as I go
