Converting Vivarium..

nick owen · 19-01-2007, 11:08 AM

http://usera.imagecave.com/nickowen/ConvertingVivarium/

I did a similar post on another forum last week and thought I'd post here also. Like soooo many people I was sold a Vivarium as part of my 'Start-Up Kit' and later found out these aren't the best idea. The link is to pics of the changes I did and below is alittle explanation.

First pic is how it was originally. I then removed the glass and the wood pieces that held the glass in. I mounted the UV tube to a section of one of these and then re-attached it. I built an arm for the heated bulb also and attached that. I lined the base of the Viv with water-proof, non toxic pet-feeding mats to protect the wood from the damp. I then tacked the cable down all tidy and put the temperature sensor through to the basking area, about 1 inch about the soil/sand. I then added rocks, water, food plantpot etc. Have some hemp and limestone on the way in the post.

Any feedback/comments???

Thanks, Nick.

ChristyJade · 19-01-2007, 11:42 AM

Thats a really good idea! Congratulations on turning that around there hehe Looks like a lovely table top now...Plus your torts are gorgeous

piglet · 19-01-2007, 12:32 PM

Hi Nick
Looks really good excellent well done

Darren

KateW · 19-01-2007, 01:06 PM

That really is impressive Nick, hopefully lots of people will copy your idea!!! They have a lovely home now!

Fallen Angel · 19-01-2007, 01:07 PM

What a fantastic photo log any chance it could be a sticky mods?

Nicky xxx

veebee · 19-01-2007, 01:36 PM

Hi Nick, I'm so glad you took our advice on the MH site, I have heard of so many baby torts dying this last month it unbelievable, at least you will be giving your a fighting chance by converting the viv

Vivienne

Nickynoodles · 19-01-2007, 01:38 PM

Yes, the sequence of change is superb - well done you!!

Let's hope others' take note and change theirs!! :P

19-01-2007, 01:39 PM

Wow - you have really turned that around.

Well done - I agree... I think this should be made a sticky.

Love the beer too! :P

19-01-2007, 01:56 PM

nick

very good conversion details and images

well done

piglet · 19-01-2007, 02:00 PM

Moved and made sticky

D

19-01-2007, 11:08 AM	#1
nick owen Junior Member Egg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pontefract Posts: 20	Converting Vivarium.. http://usera.imagecave.com/nickowen/ConvertingVivarium/ I did a similar post on another forum last week and thought I'd post here also. Like soooo many people I was sold a Vivarium as part of my 'Start-Up Kit' and later found out these aren't the best idea. The link is to pics of the changes I did and below is alittle explanation. First pic is how it was originally. I then removed the glass and the wood pieces that held the glass in. I mounted the UV tube to a section of one of these and then re-attached it. I built an arm for the heated bulb also and attached that. I lined the base of the Viv with water-proof, non toxic pet-feeding mats to protect the wood from the damp. I then tacked the cable down all tidy and put the temperature sensor through to the basking area, about 1 inch about the soil/sand. I then added rocks, water, food plantpot etc. Have some hemp and limestone on the way in the post. Any feedback/comments??? Thanks, Nick.

19-01-2007, 11:42 AM	#2
ChristyJade Member Hatched Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 436	Thats a really good idea! Congratulations on turning that around there hehe Looks like a lovely table top now...Plus your torts are gorgeous __________________ Big Boy Now! My sewing blog: http://sewwwhat.wordpress.com/

19-01-2007, 12:32 PM	#3
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Hi Nick Looks really good excellent well done Darren __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

19-01-2007, 01:06 PM	#4
KateW Member Incubating Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 225	That really is impressive Nick, hopefully lots of people will copy your idea!!! They have a lovely home now! __________________

19-01-2007, 01:07 PM	#5
Fallen Angel Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Sussex Posts: 1,645	What a fantastic photo log any chance it could be a sticky mods? Nicky xxx __________________ 1.3.0 ibera 1.1.0 hingebacks

19-01-2007, 01:36 PM	#6
veebee Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,109	Hi Nick, I'm so glad you took our advice on the MH site, I have heard of so many baby torts dying this last month it unbelievable, at least you will be giving your a fighting chance by converting the viv Vivienne __________________ www.tortoise-protection-group.org.uk PLEASE SIGN: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/769012123

19-01-2007, 01:38 PM	#7
Nickynoodles Member Hatched Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dorset Posts: 429	Yes, the sequence of change is superb - well done you!! Let's hope others' take note and change theirs!! :P __________________ http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/nickynoodles33 1.0.0 Testudo Hermanni

19-01-2007, 01:39 PM	#8
Glitter Guest Posts: n/a	Wow - you have really turned that around. Well done - I agree... I think this should be made a sticky. Love the beer too! :P

19-01-2007, 01:56 PM	#9
aprillinda Guest Posts: n/a	nick very good conversion details and images well done

19-01-2007, 02:00 PM	#10
piglet Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,976	Moved and made sticky D __________________ 17 years old 25 years ago

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