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    How much water can safely be put in a 40 gal terrarium ?
    This thing is heavy already as hell using 1/2in glass
    I would REALLY like to fill it but it has a notice on it that says "Critter tank" if filled more than 1/2 way glass may bow.

    What fish do Jesper have
    180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
    110
    Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
    58 S. Decorus

    "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

  • #2
    Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

    if it's got 1/2" glass then it shouldn't be a problem. i don't even have 1/2" glass on my 40 breeder and it's full to the top all the time

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    • #3
      Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

      1/2" glass should hold just about all the water that you want pending the seals.  I have a 40 gallon terrarium set up in my new adventure that the glass doesn't look anymore than 1/4" at the most and that could be pushing it.  As long as the seals are decent you shouldn't have anything to worry about.  Worst case, just fill it and take measurements to see if you are getting any bow at the top.

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      • #4
        Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

        If it doesn't hold water to your likings; give me a shout, I'd be interested in buying it from you.

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        • #5
          Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

          1/2"?


          That's the thickness of my 135/125g tanks.... 8O
          700g Mini-Monster tank

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          • #6
            Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

            I just can't imagine something designed for reptiles or anything else for that matter coming with 1/2" glass in a 40 gallon size.  Most all that you see in stores are much lighter than that....but who knows.

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            • #7
              Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

              I measured it last night.. and ofcourse in the middle of the night (when I could not sleep) so I am sure I am off... but I will go home and make sure.

              Hanson I would be more than happy to sell it to you, but right now I NEED this tank... ie I have fish coming in that NEEDS to live in that tank.

              The tank came to me from a friend who had a turtle living in it but when they moved the returned the turtle to petsmart / petco (?) and gave me the tank.
              Its looks 100% like a AGA 40 breeder with the top trim changed to allow for the sliding net mesh (which my friend still has but I should have in my hands by the end of this week) which is why I am asking about its abilities to hold more than 50% water.

              I am thinking it can hold water to the top.. but I was hoping someone had had one before and could say for sure.  (ie I hate being the guinea pig)

              I am hoping next year to pick up the same tank in the Petco $1/gal sale and at that time sell this one.

              If you have a 40 breeder aquarium and want to swap tanks.. I am 100% up for that..

              What fish do Jesper have
              180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
              110
              Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
              58 S. Decorus

              "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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              • #8
                Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

                hey what you gonna put in it zulaab?

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                • #9
                  Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

                  Well right now and until After Christmas its holding the about 20 Brichardi I got from Cichlidfan...  right now they also are the extra tank for some guppies while I am redoing that tank.. (see signature.. ie 20T fsh are in the 40 until Sunday)  Once its back up and running all the old in habitants from that tank are going back into the 20.  Then it will be just Brichardi's..
                   After I am completely done with the tank sometime after Christmas then I am not sure what I am going to do with it.
                  Right now what I am thinking is that I would like to swap it out with a regular 40 breeder (I absolutely love the size of a 40 breeder).  IE you will see it for trade here for a regular 40 Breeder for someone who wants this terrarium..  it will be just for the tank and top and trade for tank and tops.

                  This is my hope.... we will see in the future
                  Jesper

                  What fish do Jesper have
                  180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                  110
                  Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                  58 S. Decorus

                  "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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                  • #10
                    Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

                    u got a pic of the terrarium?  
                    i may be interested in that.  my wife wants a terrarium.  she fell in love with that chamillion mike had.

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                    • #11
                      Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

                      I dont have a picture right now.  My friend borrowed my camera but I should have it back from her in a few days.  Once I have it back I will be more than happy to take a picture.  The best way for me to explain how it looks is its a 40 gal breeder 36 x 18 x 17 tall.  1/4in glass all the way around.
                      Its holding water right now to the top.  (I have to because else the cheap heater I bought cannot be in that tank)

                      It has black trim all the way around.  The top portion of the trim is made to hold a screen rather than glass tops.
                      The screen is basically 36 x 18 and slides into the trim which locks it in place so even a strong snake could not move the tops off it.

                      I promise as soon as I can take a picture I will :)
                      Thanks
                      Jesper

                      PS you are more than welcome to come over to see it if you need to see it before then.   I was going to wait until Petco has their Aquarium 20-55 gal $1/gal sale again and then offer it up for trade... if you need it earlier, I can understand that but I will need to have a 40gal breeder or something of the similar 36 x 18 bottom dimensions in return.

                      What fish do Jesper have
                      180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
                      110
                      Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
                      58 S. Decorus

                      "The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret Thatcher

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                      • #12
                        Re: 40 Gal Terrarium

                        no big rush.  i was curious cause my wife wants to setup a terrarium one day.  i think we want the tall one though. that one is kinda long.

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