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AmityvilleHams · 03-31-2022, 04:45 PM

The Detolf is already a very narrow enclosure, and like I said the width isn't as much of an issue for dwarf species but when it comes to Syrians it can be an issue - it's only ~15.5 inches deep internally which for a species that can be generally 4-6 inches in length isn't exactly ideal especially when it comes to larger houses and such!

Making it longer but the same width isn't really addressing that problem unfortunately, whereas making a double Detolf of the same length but double width would. The end wood panels could be replaced with melamine for example for a more solid one piece result which would ultimately look nicer.

Theoretically you could also double up the MALM units on either end, though they wouldn't have the same potential storage function since they wouldn't be as accessible but it is a potential option.

03-31-2022, 04:45 PM
AmityvilleHams PM Fluffy for custom title Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 4,545	Re: Acrylic sheet for DIY cage The Detolf is already a very narrow enclosure, and like I said the width isn't as much of an issue for dwarf species but when it comes to Syrians it can be an issue - it's only ~15.5 inches deep internally which for a species that can be generally 4-6 inches in length isn't exactly ideal especially when it comes to larger houses and such! Making it longer but the same width isn't really addressing that problem unfortunately, whereas making a double Detolf of the same length but double width would. The end wood panels could be replaced with melamine for example for a more solid one piece result which would ultimately look nicer. Theoretically you could also double up the MALM units on either end, though they wouldn't have the same potential storage function since they wouldn't be as accessible but it is a potential option.