herpgal88
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That actually works because the best I can find is 1/2” anyway. Woot!
Hatchling Readiness Check!
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Now, please, keep us updated on your new big project! 
What type of Polystyrene are you referring to? Is layered with some sort of outer shell or are you just using regular insulation panels?
Tortellini0000
Active Member
Curious also!
I'm using just plain 1" XPS panels for now (they were cheap and easily available). I cover the enclosures for a few months in the winter (when room temperature dips in low 60s) using sticky magnets for attachment. Top, side and back walls are covered (from the outside, obviously).
It's not looking pleasant at all, but pretty efficient at reducing condensation and keeping temperarures stable. Probably, I will replace side and back panels with a custom enclosure background later on.
herpgal88
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Only real update so far is that I haven’t built a tank yet. Probably won’t for some time. Grabbed a 5x2x2 on a Black Friday deal for $300 and Tamil will be moving into that likely in the next week or so (whenever the silicone is done off-gassing)
herpgal88
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Definitely took forever cause I got the flu and then Covid right behind it, but Tamil is a happy tort! Did a good 4-5 laps before bed last night. I now feel super bad for a 1-2 year old Herman’s my friend pet sat because they’re in just a Rubbermaid tub. If my little 5-month old is happy to run around a 10 sq ft area, I’m sure bigger torts would love that, too. Poor thing
EDIT: Walls are wet cause I got substrate everywhere and used my mister to clean them off. I don't mist her regularly. And the top is covered in 1/4" acrylic over the recessed screen to keep all that good humidity in
EDIT: Walls are wet cause I got substrate everywhere and used my mister to clean them off. I don't mist her regularly. And the top is covered in 1/4" acrylic over the recessed screen to keep all that good humidity in
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Littleredfootbigredheart
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This looks awesome!! Nice job!Definitely took forever cause I got the flu and then Covid right behind it, but Tamil is a happy tort! Did a good 4-5 laps before bed last night. I now feel super bad for a 1-2 year old Herman’s my friend pet sat because they’re in just a Rubbermaid tub. If my little 5-month old is happy to run around a 10 sq ft area, I’m sure bigger torts would love that, too. Poor thing
EDIT: Walls are wet cause I got substrate everywhere and used my mister to clean them off. I don't mist her regularly. And the top is covered in 1/4" acrylic over the recessed screen to keep all that good humidity in
herpgal88
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Thank you! I'm sure I'll have to keep rotating plants through (because they're tasty), but that's half the point ^_^This looks awesome!! Nice job!
