BLUE TONGUE SKINKS

I'm not sure if I should be posting this in classifieds or not but I have been looking for the perfect tank for my soon to be BTS and am not having a lot of luck. The petco tanks weren't right they were too high and not deep enough. Is anyone interested in building an enclosure or selling me an old one? Ive tried craigslist and the closest thing Ive found that would be good is 7 hours away in Buffalo NY. I have aim or you can PM me.

-B

How much are you looking to spend? I know of several online stores that build cages. I bought one recently from one. Here's the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/Wood-REPTILE-CAGES- ... otohosting

Where are you from? I might be able to hook you up.

What's wrong with the simple, basic sliding glass front from here? Go down the list to this.........."65 Gal. Granite Acrylic." It's only $150, and shipping is 20 something. The top (18" x 48") for it, at the second link, is only $18.99. The enclosure is light weight, easy to clean, and perfect size. And, it doesn't hold bacteria like the jointed areas of wood.

Enclosure: http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=6

Top: http://www.reptilesource.com/?covers%7C ... ough%20Top

Hey before you go and buy from glasscages, member DianaDixie has those same 65gal cages listed on the classifieds for cheaper, PLUS you get all the good stuff that comes in the cages like fake plants, a huge water dish, logs, basking rock, lights, background. It's an awesome deal for only $125 a cage with everything in it. They are located in Virginia. I would look up the classified ad and give them a buzz. I got two from them and I'm really thankful!

Good thinking Russ! I forgot all about her cages she's selling.

Have you tried posting a wanted ad on craigslist? That's what I did and I got a 36x17 inch tank plus two others with stands for free. There are a lot of people that have them sitting in their garages or basements, they just don't know that people want them!

Thanks for all the help guys, I appreciate it.

Russman- I live in Boston, MA and I would love to get one from DixieDiana but it is a 12 hour drive. If you can hook me please let me know. Thank you!

JWSR- My plan was to go get a 40gallon breeder from a Petco 45 minutes away and then pick up one from glass cages at a show because I thought shipping would be ridiculous. If it is only 20 I can live with that. Thanks for help!

LMB- I haven't tried posting on craigslist but I checked every day and in all neighboring states. The closest I found was 7 hours away in buffalo

Thanks for the help everyone I really appreciate it!

What I meant by hooking you up was that I would build you one, but I live 2 hours further south than Buffalo, so that might be tough too.

russman wrote:What I meant by hooking you up was that I would build you one, but I live 2 hours further south than Buffalo, so that might be tough too.

Ahh well I appreciate the offer anyway!!

Ok, so I found a starter tank it is 36x18x16. Now I need to find a top for it, I found one on the site posted in this thread but I'm not sure it will fit, the description says,

ESU Reptile Tough-Top Screen Cover (medium mesh) 18" x 36" - 50 GAL ***.

Does anyone know if that is the right size for the tank? If not does anyone know a good place to get one?

-B

The gallons stated doesn't matter. If your tank is 18"deep x 36" long it will fit. A regular size tank with those dimensions would also be taller, holding about 50 gal. Whereas a breeder is shorter with a lot of surface area. The top is right for your tank.

JWSR wrote:The gallons stated doesn't matter. If your tank is 18"deep x 36" long it will fit. A regular size tank with those dimensions would also be taller, holding about 50 gal. Whereas a breeder is shorter with a lot of surface area. The top is right for your tank.

Awesome JWSR thank you for all the help.

-B

Looks like I've already upgraded the cage, got a 48x24x20. Now all I need is a bluey!!! Ill probably keep the 40 as a backup unless someone needs one.

-B

Sweet! Sounds like you are well on your way, good luck!

For further reference if you post what you want on craigs list anyone who has it will email you. I got a great fish tank like that. It is too bad you do not live by Dixie Diana I got two cages from her with the works. Before my skink use to hide all day since the new setup he is a changed skink LOL

Yeah its too bad those tanks are a GREAT deal! I did ok though, I'm paying 35 dollars for a 100 gallon 48x24x20 tank. Now I just need to get the stuff for the cage tomorrow, lights, substrate, hiding logs all that good stuff and I should be good to go in a few days.

-B

Thanks to everyone who has helped, you guys are the best!

Does anyone know where to get a screen top 48x24, the only one I found was on glasscages.

-B

That's a great deal man! I searched high and low for ya, for a top that size. You're right, only glasscages.com has them, and $50 is a little ridiculous. Your best bet would be to make your own with a roll of 1/4" galvenized hardware cloth and a wooden frame for an exact fit over your aquarium.

Sorry whats galvanized hardware cloth?