My indoor star enclosures (pics included)

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I ordered 2 Animal Plastics T-8 enclosures. I was having some issues finding a stand that would fit the enclosures and what not. After some thought, I decided to make the stand a project. I'm not the most experienced woodworker, but I figured I would give it a shot.

Each enclosure has an MVB, CHE, and 5.0 HO T5 uvb. I rigged up a generic humidifier into each enclosure with some clear tubing and pvc connectors. Each enclosure has a hygrotherm that runs the CHE and humidifier (day and night settings). I'm using reptibark and moss mats for substrate. Each has a hide box. Right now they have the essentials, but I will be putting in edible plants once my garden crop are large enough. I'm also using a wireless temp/humidity monitoring unit, so I have the full temp and humidity gradient monitored.

These are pics of the shelf unit and enclosures. Inside the cabinet portion is the storage and humidifier housing. It's lined with waterproof rubber matting.
 

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Here are pictures of the residents in the top enclosure (the 3 bottom residents arrive friday).
 

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I had some help from my father, he had the equipment and the garage space. It took 1 day to cut and build the frame. One day for the siding and doors. A day to stain and get one coat of polyurethane. Then another day to apply 3 more polyurethane coats (generous coatings).

I am happy with how it turned out. It's made of oak too, so that will last a long time :)
 
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WOW!
What a enclosure you have there! ! ! !
 

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Here are the other residents that have just moved in :) Also a shot of the whole group.
 

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No vids posted, but I have a few clips of them eating :)
 

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