where to find egg crate?

Evan Keller · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 09:26 PM

Hello all,
I'm new to the world of vivariums but can't wait to get mine set up. I was thinking the whole false bottom idea would work quite well, but I can't seem to find a place to purchase egg crate. If not I guess a layer of gravel will do just fine, but it will be my first vivarium so any suggestions and tips are appreciated.
Thanks.

schlegelbagel · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 09:53 PM

i have gravel, its just dandy.

Evan Keller · #3 (**permalink**) 12-04-2007, 10:14 PM

i figured it would be fine. any suggestions on how to create a small pool or is this simply unnecesary? i was going to bury a pump and create a waterfall/stream but i'm a little stumped.

Green Ghost · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 01:01 AM

egg crate is actually the light diffuser you'd see if you looked up at the fluorescent light in many elevators. They're sold in sheets of 48" x 24". I get mine at Home Depot (aisle 32) for around 11 bucks. Comes is white silver chrome and gold chrome. I always go with the white. Use a pair of longnose pliers to break off sections to cut it down to your tank's size.

Evan Keller · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 01:41 PM

thanks, i'll try HD then