ASSEMBLING YOUR VIVARIUM

Vivarium Assembly Instructions

We make all our Vivariums to order so each one is individually made, then assembled and then dismantled for delivery (each vivarium will only align with that vivarium).

After assembling your vivarium we recommend you seal your vivarium with aquatic grade silicone.

All Vivariums are to be assembled using the supplied screw pack. We build our vivariums with strength in mind, so they are made using screws, oval biscuits and K D Blocks (blocks are on the top panel).

Please visit our YouTube page for Assembly instruction videos:

https://youtube.com/@southdownaquaticsvivariums?si=ZAIWOflC5W0wCKIW

Step 1

Take the base board (this is the panel without the blocks on) and stand it upright. Attach the two side panels on each side using the biscuits and screws provided, note they will only match the screw holes on that side.

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Step 2

Once the side panels are in place slide the back panel in between the side panels’ biscuit and screw into place.

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Step 3

Next you will attach the bottom rail to the vivarium; this is the taller wooden base rail. The base rail has a slightly narrower black glass track that the top rail.

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Step 4

Turn the whole unit on to its base and add the top board using the biscuits….go to step 5.

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Step 5

The blocks (KD blocks) will then all align and screw in the four bolt screws (silver with the larger head). This securely clamps down the top of the vivarium.

Step 6

Add the remaining top rail using the biscuits and screw into place. All larger vivariums that are supplied with a loose support that slots into place. We recommend using the support. You can attach the support using silicone or leave loose for ease of cleaning etc.

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