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Best Clear Finish For Wood Terrarium

Daniele Oct 04, 2005 03:55 PM

I'm making a 32" X 21" X 18" (height) 3/4" plywood terrarium for an albino L.t.n. The terrarium will have proper ventillation, a Kane heat mat, lighting, a proportional thermostat, and be lined with a "Rock Wall" on the back and sides:

http://www.bigappleherp.com/Pages/Product/Rock_Wall_287205.html

What's the best clear transparent coating to apply to the terrarium once it is stained, and can the "Rock Walls" be protected and fortified with the same covering as the wood. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

Replies (2)

chris_harper2 Oct 04, 2005 09:34 PM

>>I'm making a 32" X 21" X 18" (height) 3/4" plywood terrarium for an albino L.t.n.

What does L.t.n stand for? Seems a bit odd to write out the word albino, when that has no bearing on what type of sealant is needed, and not write out the species name, which does have a lot to do with selecting a sealant.

>>What's the best clear transparent coating to apply to the terrarium once it is stained, and can the "Rock Walls" be protected and fortified with the same covering as the wood. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.

The best depends on many issues.

1) What species the cage is for.

2) Will the entire plywood interior be covered with the faux-rock walls or will the species in question also come in contact with the plywood interior?

3) Are you looking for a sealant that can be applied once and forgotten about, or would you prefer to save a bit of money up front and perhaps reapply the sealant every year or two?

4) Not really a question, but you might call big apple and see if they have a recommendation. It is really hard to say what the rock wall is colored with and what clear coats will work with it.

Daniele Oct 05, 2005 12:54 AM

The terrarium is for an albino Nelsoni...

It will have the back wall and sides completely covered with the Rock Wall backround. The ceiling will be wood, and would be contacted by the animal.

Thanks...

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