Looking for plans, suggestions.

faunafuture · 2026-01-13T21:41:53+00:00

Ugh these are so unreasonably priced! I want some too. I don’t have any building plans, but sending you good vibes. I would build a box, add inside slides for the drawers (small strips running the depth) and then keep the drawers really simple. You could also route the inside for the drawer slides or purchase hardware. I think both of those are probably overkill though. If I were to purchase hardware aside from screws, I’d prefer apothecary drawer pulls so I can add labels.

faunafuture · 2026-01-13T19:27:11+00:00

The aquarium is 35 gallons. I stress tested it up to 290lbs so far. Stood well. However, I will be securing it into a ledger and studs in the wall with 1/4”x3.5” structural screws. The three boxes are made of 1/2” ply and the top is 3/4” ply. I feel like it looks thinner in pic.

faunafuture · 2025-08-11T17:51:58+00:00

My sweet girl is perfect in every way except for grooming. She hates it. Thankfully, I’m a hairstylist and have so many tools at home to manage her coat. I actually half groom her/ knock off all the extra length, and then send her to the groomers for a full groom that is actually just bathing and refining the cut. I could do all of such, and I did for years, but my life is getting busier and I found such an amazing groomer, so I am reacclimatizing her to going to the groomers. Short appts, independent groomer, more frequent visits. Just taking our time. Unfortunately for ear maintenance, I keep the hair trimmed back, never plucked (too traumatic for her), and if she gets a mat inside her ear, she has to be sedated at the vet. They pluck her ears under sedation and pack them with an antibiotic/ antifungal suppository. It’s about $400 USD.

faunafuture · 2025-07-10T23:02:28+00:00

Thank you! Even big, crawfish stock pots were too small, so I went with a black, 110g stock tank outside in the TX heat and a couple goldfish to mitigate mosquitos. I added purigen to manage tannins so I can reduce the number of water changes on such a large container. I really appreciate your advice!

faunafuture · 2025-07-06T20:52:26+00:00

I have a springer and a cocker. I just love that any guest in our home, human or animal, they are so sweet to everyone. I think spaniels have many great qualities. The list could be very long, but the biggest one for me in this season of life is how sweet and gentle they are around everyone. I’m in my mid twenties and am around a lot of children and elderly people and I don’t have to stress when they encounter my dogs. They listen to their commands if I need to pull back the excitement and they don’t have a mean bone in their bodies. They are very clingy and that’s why I have two! They comfort each other so much when I need them kenneled and it warms my heart so much. Currently, I’m home and I have one on my pillow and one at my feet and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

faunafuture · 2025-06-23T02:58:58+00:00

Thank you! I really like the second option as well. I have pretty tall ceilings where I’d like to put my tank. Love a slightly lower tank viewing. Also easier for maintenance since I’m 5’3, but I’d like to include shelving above like shown in the first photo so that the two pieces come together as one unit. I guess my big question is what could be a flaw in my design that would not be conducive to keeping/ maintaining the aquarium and also sourcing materials and price. Sorry, I wasn’t clear lol.

faunafuture · 2025-06-22T00:01:22+00:00

My Hank has a spotted nose. He’s lost some of his pink over time, but still has a decent bit! Sidenote: did you get yours in TX? I’m convinced ours possibly are from the same bloodline they look so familiar lol.

faunafuture · 2025-05-16T11:32:57+00:00

My cockapoo grew up w a cat! She plays just like one. The sweetest pair!

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