Tank Building 1st time

[-torch-]

Hey i was just wondering if you guys could help me out with building a custom tank for my bearded dragon Blaze whos about 2months old currently. So i have like plenty of time to build it due to hes still tiny n thats way to much room for his size right now lol.

From what i know ive designed it to be 4feet long by 2feet wide by 2feet high.
and the front is going to be a glass door that swings down for easy access. and the top would be a screen top like a normal glass tank has just so its good ventalation n lights can be hooked up easier. since i have basic wood working skills.

The problem is im not sure what materials to use for the tank. Like plywood, malimine (spelling??), or what. I've read up on it but i want sumthing thats good quality wood n will do well with temps, and what not. But also it has to be kinda cheap to buy.

thanks for the help.

[peterm15]

melimine is best on the cheaper end but plywood is better for quality..

sliding glass is better than swinging and no need for a screen top... just use a few floor vents or just some wire screen with a border

heres a pic of my hom built custom tank... its 3/4" ply and holds heat amazing... i actually had to add 2 vents to the top to allow for more heat to escape.. i couldnt turn the bulb low enough



this one gives you an idea on the lighting



this one shows you the side vents



i have lost of pics durin constuction.. my tank is a little costly but here is a link to a custom built cage that i think is absoutly amazing.. built by one of the members here at ssnakess

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71962