BossRoss
Arachnosquire
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2014
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I have mentioned a couple of times that acrylic enclosures are scarce in South Africa and I have only seen one brand imported. Which has a few obvious faults in my opinion.
I would like to hear what you like/dont like about acrylic/perspex enclosures and why.
I have an opportunity to deal with a local company who already makes very similar products in terms of the shape/size of enclosures and have other products that could be considered "good ventilation".
So let me start, the one and only acrylic enclosure I have:
1)Size and shape is good.
2)The fact I needed to construct it myself and there is nuts and bolts exposed to your T(no sharp edges-trust me I checked... Maybe even did tongue test :tongue: ) was to my disliking.
3)The "hinge and lock" system leaves a lot to be desired. It squeaks. Take note of the upside tear drop, that is the latch, and sometimes you need two hands to open/close the door- I currently have an Avic Avic in there but I would not like that kind of hassle if a pokie was in there. I also left the bottom latch off because it was difficult enough without it.
4)I need some pro input here... Ventilation shape: My acrylic enclosure has rounded rectangles for ventilation, I once saw my T with a small bit of her foot sticking through and wondered surely they can hurt themselves... Wouldn’t drilled/round holes be a better idea?
I essentially want to get ideas as to what makes a good T enclosure and what not. What would you like to find on your LPS shelf or online site?
I would like to hear what you like/dont like about acrylic/perspex enclosures and why.
I have an opportunity to deal with a local company who already makes very similar products in terms of the shape/size of enclosures and have other products that could be considered "good ventilation".
So let me start, the one and only acrylic enclosure I have:
1)Size and shape is good.
2)The fact I needed to construct it myself and there is nuts and bolts exposed to your T(no sharp edges-trust me I checked... Maybe even did tongue test :tongue: ) was to my disliking.
3)The "hinge and lock" system leaves a lot to be desired. It squeaks. Take note of the upside tear drop, that is the latch, and sometimes you need two hands to open/close the door- I currently have an Avic Avic in there but I would not like that kind of hassle if a pokie was in there. I also left the bottom latch off because it was difficult enough without it.
4)I need some pro input here... Ventilation shape: My acrylic enclosure has rounded rectangles for ventilation, I once saw my T with a small bit of her foot sticking through and wondered surely they can hurt themselves... Wouldn’t drilled/round holes be a better idea?
I essentially want to get ideas as to what makes a good T enclosure and what not. What would you like to find on your LPS shelf or online site?