Bug Trader
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Ever get tired of he flimsy butterfly cages? I did. This ones 9''x9''x15'' white aluminum with white no see um mesh. Its a start, I still have to install the base.
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Mime454
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How long did it take to make? Any chance of a kit being viable to ship? Looks REALLY nice!
Bug Trader
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Ive been making them for years so it only took me about an hour to make, most people will take 3 hrs Im guessing since rolling in the no see um mesh is harder to do than window screen as its softer. I also have a set of guides for the miter saw so I can cut it all faster they arent the easiest things to make but I love them.
A kit is in the works, but unsure on sizes so far. My group cages for the idolo hoards are 46''x14''x14'' I will post them later.
A kit is in the works, but unsure on sizes so far. My group cages for the idolo hoards are 46''x14''x14'' I will post them later.
ScienceGirl
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Wow! This looks AMAZING! You'll have to give us instructions or something! 
Perfect sizing for slipping in some live plants, sticks, or just a bunch of lively little nymphs!
Perfect sizing for slipping in some live plants, sticks, or just a bunch of lively little nymphs!
Danny.
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Bad arse!
Birdman
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Very Nice - Zoo Quality Definately a market if the price is right....
Definately a market if the price is right....
looks great!
Bug Trader
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Door frame is in, needs the seal to make it FF Proof and I can swap the foam board out for glass or plexi.
chrisnoahdana
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Nice Mike !
Bug Trader
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Right now Im just working to advance my own cages and figure out what size are appropriate to make. As far as cost an 18" cube only costs its not bad, I can make them for a decent price.Very Nice - Zoo Quality
Mime454
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Probably would be really expensive to ship the completed enclosure.
Malakyoma
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Not if its dismantled. If I'm right then all of those squares of screen can just slide together pretty easily. So it could be shipped in rectangular panels and assembled at the destination. Needs a significantly smaller shipping box than assembled.
Bug Trader
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from wha I see a 16'' cube ships for 10-15 bucks depending on desitination.
glock34girl
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That is bloody awesome! Cheers to you man!
Bug Trader
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10'' cube with black FF proof mesh.
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Paradoxica
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VERY NICE!
Crazy4mantis
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My idolo would love that thing... Awesome work!
TheOtherSpecies
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I'd def buy one or more from you Bug! Let us know when you get it down pact!
Bug Trader
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First cage going to a MantidForum member.......13x12x12
