View window in a bin?

[Elliriyanna]

I have made hamster bin cages for years and this brought to mind an idea ... could I cut out a window in a bin and silicone in a piece of Plexiglas or acrylic? This way I don't have to stick to traditional tank sizes ( at least until I can get my big tank up) and its more budget friendly ( even if not great looking)

 

[Kaysie]

Bin walls tend to be too flexible to make that work. You could try it, but I'm almost sure the wall will flex and you'll get cracks/leaks once it's full of water.

 

[Elliriyanna]

Wouldn't the thickness of the bin walls and how full you are filling it matter? I was just brainngstormi

 

[Kaysie]

It might, but I've found that the walls start to deform with just a little bit of water.

 

[Elliriyanna]

Ah, it seems like it wouldn't be a very good idea then. I just thought I may be able to go bigger with a bin.

 

[Kaysie]

Bins are great. I've used bins for aquatics quite a few times. Some people use nothing but bins. And if you keep them on the floor, you can see down into them, and you won't need a 'window'.

 

[Elliriyanna]

I like watching them from the side but it is good to know people have used bins successfully

 

[BAKS]

This is what we brits are currently visualising reading this thread:-

Sorry, had to be said. lol

Ade

 

[Elliriyanna]

Yeah words have lots of meanings ... But I mean a storage container