how do i build a 2nd storey?

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how do i build a 2nd storey?

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can anyone tell me how to build one?
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Re: how do i build a 2nd storey?

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It just depends on what you want to use - I've heard of lego second stories, shower caddies, soap dishes, etc. all being used as second layers. You can use hemp nets that you hang as well. I think those are all of the most common second levels I've heard of.
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Re: how do i build a 2nd storey?

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it depends on weather you want a just like a small area they can climb up to, or a coplete second level. i suggest a soap caddy if you want the first one, and there are any ways you can build the second idea, like glueing on a piece of perspects half way up the tank, and cutting some holes, in which you can stick a ladder to it. one problem with this concept though, is the small chance of the crabs eating the glue, if there is any in which they could get to.
another way is to get a big hemp net and atatch it at either end of the tank.
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Re: how do i build a 2nd storey?

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The problem with the glue idea (other than using glue - you could use aquarium sealant instead) is that it is permanent and would be an utter pain in the rear end when you go to do a deep clean. It also makes just the day-to-day cleaning hard too. If you have something as your 2nd level that you can move/remove, it makes tank-cleaning ten times easier (especially if you have a large tank).
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Re: how do i build a 2nd storey?

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ah, good point. you could use some type of stilts though, but then there is the problem of what exactily to use for the silts, and how to keep them upright.
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Re: how do i build a 2nd storey?

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I'll post my pictures from my new tank tomorrow (about to head to bed, early morning tomorrow) so you can see how I've done my layers. Basically, I'm suspending two pencil holder containers (from elementary school) with hemp and they're secured around a hook attached to the outside of the tank. I also have a suction cup shower caddy on the other side.
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ok thanks people
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What can I use to make a 2nd storey?

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Well i was wondering what I would require for a second storey in my 15 gallon aquairium. Please give a lot of ideas! :D
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Re: What can I use to make a 2nd storey?

Post by CrabbyJo »

Hermielover3542,
did you try browsing through the threads in this section of the forum where you posted this? There are tons of ideas, hence the reason why this section is here :)

Look through the threads, and if you have any questions about any of the techniques others used, fire away, we are always happy to add new info!
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uuum i need suggestions on briges 2 storys

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i need to add a second leval 2 my new crabitat . i want somthing sturdy, stong, and kinda soft on my hermit crabs legs any ideas?
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