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Want to make a custom basking platform

PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:13 pm
by seanb1979
Currently I'm just using a zoomed large floating platform, and I have a custom 'beach' made of plexiglass and filled with sand. I want to upgrade the floater to something better looking and a bit bigger. I was thinking about forming one using material from hot tub insulation. Anyone ever had experience with this in an aquarium once it fully cures? It feels very similar to the stuff used by pet supply cos for their floating docks.

Also how sturdy is cork bark if you were to drill a couple holes in it to run metal guuides through the back? (like most other floaters are setup) I don't really wanna wedge it width-wise in my tank and would rather have it oriented length-wise.

Re: Want to make a custom basking platform

PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 1:43 pm
by steve
It's sturdiness will depend on the thickness of the piece and where you drill the hole. So part of the tank is sectioned off for a "beach"?

Re: Want to make a custom basking platform

PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 2:32 pm
by seanb1979
Sort of. It a hanging beach, I guess you could say. Plexiglass box framed by pvc pipe. My largest female likes to dig in it with her hind legs, so I assume she may lay eggs in there once the male is old enough to get it on with her.

Re: Want to make a custom basking platform

PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:27 pm
by happycamper
Could you post a picture of your current setup?

Re: Want to make a custom basking platform

PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:24 pm
by seanb1979
happycamper wrote:Could you post a picture of your current setup?


sure.. doing a water change atm so thats why its low.. my camera also kinda sucks