Stylish enclosure needed!

[Alexander1]

im sure I'm going to get a lot of diy comments but I really believe the need for a beautiful display enclosure that includes the cabinet or drainage plumbing is a great way for busy people or people without the ability to build things like this to be able to purchase something like they have over seas..

I could only imagine what someone like Bill Strand could come up with for the North American market. I would love to have something like this ready for display.
I'm currently trying to figure out how to piece together something that looks nice and hides all the ugly lights and wires..
Just sayin.

 

[dtork]

I agree. I just bought 2 large breeder cages from Bill @Dragon Strand and put them up on a bakers rack. I love his cages ! But, like you I hate how industrial it looks. All of the lights, wires, fogger, mister etc showing. I have a picture of my set up on here. It is a work in progress I will probably put something on top to conceal the lighting and stuff.

 

[Carlton]

I can certainly see why the overall appearance of the cage would matter more to some people than others. What I don't want to see are cages that put decor or appearance first and the requirements of the cham second. What I mean are things like using fancier hardwoods for the frame but not considering how well that type of frame will hold up to water stains and molds. Cramming smaller lighting fixtures in order to hide them, but providing less useful light or even overheating the cage because the basking spot is too enclosed. Cages that are simply too small to provide a decent life, but fit through typical doorways. We've all seen fancy looking self contained "habitats" that are horrible for living creatures.

IMHO, a cage that is overly generous in size is a lot more interesting and visually appealing than a perfectly trimmed out furniture grade one that's minimal.

I've built all sorts of cages over the years, some a bit more decor sensitive than others. I've also found that people who come to see my chams are intrigued by the "stuff" required to keep a cham healthy...they ask about the lighting, the misters, drippers, foggers, environmental controls, the pumps, timers, and gauges, etc. What it takes to create a microcosm of tropical forest in my home for one inhabitant sort of makes the whole thing more real. These days I tend to like simple no-nonsense setups because they don't detract from the real attraction...an active healthy cham.