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05-29-2007, 05:46 PM
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New CWD Enclosure

Hi,

I'm currently working on a new enclosure for my chinese water dragon 8' x 6' x 2.5', I'm still only half way through the project but here is the results so far.


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05-29-2007, 06:05 PM
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

Very interestng!
Is the top solid? How are you going to address lighting?
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

Hi Merlin,

Yes the top is solid and plan to fit fans either end to help with air circulation & temp control. The top will be boxed in to house the lights, cables, fans etc. and there is a 5" wide vent the full width of the enclosure 18" above the rocks. UV and basking lamps will be fitted just below the vent Hope this makes sense.

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Yep gotcha! My iguana cage has a similart type of set up with a false ceiling and the lights, heating, etc, isolated for safety.
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

wow it looks beautiful!

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 I helped move the meter!   05-29-2007, 09:18 PM
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

excellent! I can't wait to see it finished
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 I helped move the meter!   05-29-2007, 09:23 PM
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

Looking awesome so far. Perhaps you could give up some details on how you made it.
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Re: New CWD Enclosure

Thanks for the feedback, I'm really pleased with it so far. Still a lot to do. Hope to have it finished by the end of july.

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Re: New CWD Enclosure

What material did you use for the rock wall?

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Re: New CWD Enclosure

It looks great so far. I bet your water dragon is going to be really happy. Do keep us updated.
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