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I just received and assembled my Vision Versa Rack yesterday. I haven't moved animals into it yet because I have a couple of concerns I wanted to post here for feedback.

It seems that the tubs are too easy to move around inside of the rack. It appears that it wouldn't take much effort for a snake to skew the box in the rack allowing one of the corners to stick out and allow escapes. Are there supposed to be stops on the sides as well as the backs? I only received enough for the backs. Also, I have it tightened as much as it will go without stressing anything and the gap still seems a bit larger than I thought it would.

Can anyone comment on these issues?

Thanks,
-Jason

I had the same concern - I spoke with Scott about it and he said that there just isn't enough traction on the panels for the snake to get enough leverage to move the tub out of place. I have some snakes that have been trying but have not yet succeeded in getting out - I've even left the tub just slightly esque and watched to see if they could find their way out. As long as you are careful to push the tub back into the rack - you shouldn't have any problems with escapes.

I also found that the rack does some shifting after you've gotten all the animals in so once that occurs - you will probably have to re-tighten the bolts.

For tub gap issues - you can always cut or file down the spacers to fit your tubs better - will probably help with the sliding you are concerned about also. If you still have concerns you can probably contact Vision for some more stops and Scott can probably walk you through some ideas to get your rack set up the best way for you.
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Tosha

"Nihil facimus sed id bene facimus"

If you look on the bottom surface of each of the panels, you will see a 2 - 1/8th inch grooves that runs along the sides of your CB 70 tub. We are just now putting the finishing touches on a "rail guide" that will press fit into this slot to guide your tubs in a perfectly straight, back and forth fashion.

As far as the gap between the top of the tub and the panel, this is easily changed. In your case we would just send you slightly shorter spacers, which would narrow the gap.

Give us a call and we will take care of everything.

Posted by: northamexotics at Tue Oct 3 09:16:02 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ]

I just received and assembled my Vision Versa Rack yesterday. I haven't moved animals into it yet because I have a couple of concerns I wanted to post here for feedback.

It seems that the tubs are too easy to move around inside of the rack. It appears that it wouldn't take much effort for a snake to skew the box in the rack allowing one of the corners to stick out and allow escapes. Are there supposed to be stops on the sides as well as the backs? I only received enough for the backs. Also, I have it tightened as much as it will go without stressing anything and the gap still seems a bit larger than I thought it would.

Can anyone comment on these issues?

Thanks,
-Jason

How much gap is designed in?

between a 1/16th and 1/8th.

If you would like a smaller gap, just let us know and we will swap out the spacers for shorter ones.

Does that mean anyone with these concerns will be receiving free rail guides? I have the same "skewing" concerns.

Jason, I had the same problem...and after contacting the company, I just opted to use the lids on my tubs and just put some air holes in side of tubs...

With the lids on they slide in perfectly and are the tightness I wish they would be without the lids but that's the way it goes..

I see now they make a special tub to make a pefect fit, but the price is too high for my wallet. It may just be certain tub production plants make them shorter or taller...because I have seen some that fit perfectly. I feel your pain. Andy Federico
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These vision racks are hard to beat and these guys are GREAT to deal with. I have been using a dozen of them in different sizes for about 6 months and they are great. I have a dozen more and just got a couple 60 tray hatchling racks and will be switching out all my "other racks" to the visions. The new hatchling racks are really great! The tubs are about half again as deep as a shoebox which will allow hatchlings to stay in them till they get over 500 grams (maybe more). Vision also just came out with a tub that allows you to use 22 in the CB70 rack sideways which is pretty sweet. You should be able to keep balls in these tubs up to at least 1500 grams. I just got abou 350 of the tubs in 3 differnt sizes and I would say they are equally as good or better than the sterilite tubs they replace. I hate to sound like a commercial, but after using most of the others, in my opinion these are the best racks out there - no contest!
Grant Whitmer