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Enclosures

cm23 Oct 03, 2004 09:49 PM

Just wondering if anyone can help. I am looking to build a gator enclosure in my basement and would like some pictures or plans. I have looked all over the net and can't really get anything. What kind of Heaters, Filters and setups do you use?
I is only 3.5 feet right now.

Thanks

Replies (3)

wikd Oct 04, 2004 04:29 PM

thinking about building one of those myself!

thealien Oct 04, 2004 04:42 PM

I built one myself for my 40 inch and growing alligator. I made a 4'X 8' with a 3' x 4' sunning area and a 4' x 5' swimming area. I framed it up with 2" x 4" studs and closed it in with plywood. I lined the swimming area with a pond liner and heat it with an 800 watt titanium aquarium heater that I bought online. I bought a pond filter and pump and it all seems to be working fine for a couple of months now. It is in my basement and I use a dehumidifier to take the extra moisture out of the air to help prevent mildew. I'll send you pictures via email if you want, I don't have a hosting site to post them.

Mark

cm23 Oct 04, 2004 04:50 PM

That would be great. My Email is marquette23@mchsi.com
Thank you, Chris

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