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Hefty storage container as a topper?

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:54 am
by sarcasticLynx
So I realized I did some measurements wrong... and have like 3 inches left of my 40b for climbing... *big ole sigh*
So I was wondering if I could use a storage container as a topper as tanks get expensive. Probably hold it down with Velcro or something. Would this be a good idea?

Re: Hefty storage container as a topper?

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 8:56 am
by wodesorel
Certainly!

Is there any reason there is only 3 inches left? A 40 breeder is 18 inches deep - you don't need that much substrate!!

Re: Hefty storage container as a topper?

Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 4:46 pm
by sarcasticLynx
I only measure 16, and I added an inch of false bottom. This is for a few Es so I'm gonna need nice deep sub for them

Re: Hefty storage container as a topper?

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:14 pm
by GreatVegetable
sarcasticLynx wrote:So I realized I did some measurements wrong... and have like 3 inches left of my 40b for climbing... *big ole sigh*
So I was wondering if I could use a storage container as a topper as tanks get expensive. Probably hold it down with Velcro or something. Would this be a good idea?
I've tried this concept on a smaller scale and had trouble controlling humidity. If you get a good seal it shouldn't be a problem.


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Re: Hefty storage container as a topper?

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 5:21 pm
by aussieJJDude
GreatVegetable wrote:
sarcasticLynx wrote:So I realized I did some measurements wrong... and have like 3 inches left of my 40b for climbing... *big ole sigh*
So I was wondering if I could use a storage container as a topper as tanks get expensive. Probably hold it down with Velcro or something. Would this be a good idea?
I've tried this concept on a smaller scale and had trouble controlling humidity. If you get a good seal it shouldn't be a problem.


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Any type of tape works well, coming from experience.

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