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MCB
03-07-14, 06:37 AM
Moved 'Mitch' up to a six footer that I finished last night, monitoring temps and humidity before he's allowed in :)

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t1.jpg

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t2.jpg

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t3.jpg

And this is why he's called 'Mitch' my lads favourite Regular Show character sat on top, his BP is called Starla (Mitch's girlfriend whhoooo! :) )

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t4.jpg

And here's pic of the one I finished last week for my little Sunglow :)

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/2.jpg
Detroitboa13
03-07-14, 06:44 AM
That is beautiful. I wish I had your craftsmanship. Two big thumbs up!
Tsubaki
03-07-14, 07:58 AM
Beautiful!! :D I bet Mitch is going to be very content in his new home.
thinkbig317
03-07-14, 08:05 AM
Amazing set ups!!!!
sharthun
03-07-14, 08:16 AM
Excellent workmanship! ;)
Sharlynn93
03-07-14, 08:19 AM
beautiful!
MCB
03-07-14, 08:19 AM
Yep he seems very happy :D

Thanks guys

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t5.jpg
drumcrush
03-07-14, 08:23 AM
Amazing enclosures!
EL Ziggy
03-07-14, 08:31 AM
Awesome enclosures / beautiful snake.
IW17
03-07-14, 02:40 PM
Top notch sir!
Strutter769
03-08-14, 09:26 PM
These are gorgeous! Can I ask the specifics if them? What materials you used and the final cost of each? Feel free to PM info if you'd prefer.
aaron_cg
03-08-14, 11:07 PM
Very impressive!! Reminds of the fish tanks you see in Dr's offices.... Only much cooler!
Tonka14
03-18-14, 07:19 PM
Very nice enclosure. I would love to be able to build one that nice for mine
MCB
03-19-14, 01:50 AM
Very nice enclosure. I would love to be able to build one that nice for mine

It's not that difficult mate, really. And soooo much cheaper than buying a retail one.
JWFugle
03-19-14, 08:16 AM
it seems im just following you these days... haha but do you have any build pics? specifically the lighting. i hate my 18in florescent light in my cage. would like to do a LED strip across the top and sides give that brighter more... idk if natural is the right word but more full spectrum light.

great cage would love to build one similar some day
sharthun
03-19-14, 09:14 AM
Yep he seems very happy :D

Thanks guys

http://www.ukleisure.net/tank/t5.jpg

Wow, looks even better with him in the enclosure!:cool:
MCB
03-19-14, 09:21 AM
Wow, looks even better with him in the enclosure!:cool:

Thanks dude :)
MCB
03-19-14, 09:28 AM
it seems im just following you these days... haha but do you have any build pics? specifically the lighting. i hate my 18in florescent light in my cage. would like to do a LED strip across the top and sides give that brighter more... idk if natural is the right word but more full spectrum light.

great cage would love to build one similar some day

No builds pics sorry, but glad to help where I can. The LED lighting I used is by 'White Python'. Its quality kit, don't what its like compared to stuff off eBay but it is expensive. Like most of these LED kits you can add / remove selections. Its held in place using stick on magnetic strips which work extremely well. You just need to make sure you don't leave any small loop or overhang with the cable as they'll have them down in no time! They also cost peanuts to run and give a much cleaner crisp light. I use the white ones but I've seen blue and red being used to great effect.

I wouldn't bother lighting the sides as well, you'll find a strip across the top gives ample light.
JWFugle
03-19-14, 07:24 PM
nice i looked up the white python high quality stuff is right great design on their part. this is sorta of what i was looking into..
http://www.amazon.com/LEMONBEST-SMD-Water-resistant-Strip-Controller/dp/B00AJJDLHQ/ref=pd_sbs_hi_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FXN53DBVD2SJTD00GBY

minus the whole crazy color changer
MCB
03-20-14, 01:47 AM
Cool, at that price it's worth a try. If they don't work out you can always have a disco :D
Tonka14
03-20-14, 08:51 PM
The SMD LED light are extremely bright. I have a set on my motorcycle and you can see it out side in the middle of the day.
JWFugle
03-20-14, 09:19 PM
The SMD LED light are extremely bright. I have a set on my motorcycle and you can see it out side in the middle of the day.

so their probably too bright for in a viv? or thats a good thing? i dont want to blind my girl.

but putting them on my motorcycle and truck does sound fun haha:wacky:
sharthun
03-20-14, 09:26 PM
I checked out the white python kit on their website. Quality kit! I use rgb strips and like the option to change colors.




No builds pics sorry, but glad to help where I can. The LED lighting I used is by 'White Python'. Its quality kit, don't what its like compared to stuff off eBay but it is expensive. Like most of these LED kits you can add / remove selections. Its held in place using stick on magnetic strips which work extremely well. You just need to make sure you don't leave any small loop or overhang with the cable as they'll have them down in no time! They also cost peanuts to run and give a much cleaner crisp light. I use the white ones but I've seen blue and red being used to great effect.

I wouldn't bother lighting the sides as well, you'll find a strip across the top gives ample light.