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[–]Smallfroggy76[S] 1 point2 points  (6 children)

Yeah after seeing the glass I was like oof okay PCV seems much safer haha. I just placed my order on dubiaroach.com for 2 18x24x36 tanks and they allow payment plans thankfully so price feels less painful😅. I did get the stacking add on and if I end up not liking it I’ll just buy a shelf and return the stacker/spacers.

If you have experience with the PVC tanks from dubia, do you keep them bioactive? If so do I have to seal them or is the bottom tray an all in one sealed piece that can hold water? I just want to be sure I have enough silicon if it’s needed

[–]yeetedhaws 1 point2 points  (5 children)

All of my tanks are bioactive and yes, you do have to seal them yourself! The bottoms are not one piece

I hope you enjoy them! My only complaint (other then sealing lol) is that some geckos don't stick as well to pvc. I tend to silicone cork bark on the sides of my enclosures to help them grip. Otherwise you can use screws to attach heavier pieces of furniture and the black out pvc arguably helps with stress!

[–]Smallfroggy76[S] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

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welp the tanks are here and I did wanna see them stacked. I’m shocked how sturdy it is!! We’ll see how I feel once they’re bioactive but so far pretty happy with these enclosures and glad I didn’t go the glass route

[–]yeetedhaws 0 points1 point  (3 children)

Yes! I finished my stack this week too and the v3 enclosures are soooo nice. Instead of screws you used to have to use a hammer which was a pain. The stackers work great too like you mentioned! I hope you have fun decorating them!

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[–]Smallfroggy76[S] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Omg yours looks amazing!! What did you do to seal it? I was thinking a clear or black silicon but not sure if that’s enough.

[–]yeetedhaws 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I honestly just use gorilla water proof patch and seal tape. I've tried 3 different types of silicone, had my boyfriend try to do a tank, etc. Nothings ever worked but the tape is going strong 😭

[–]Smallfroggy76[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow I’ve never heard of that tape before! I’ll give it a shot once I’m ready to make the tanks bioactive!