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? about building a rack system

geckobill2112 Aug 28, 2004 10:54 PM

I was looking for some info about building a rack system for my leos. I want to start housing them seperatly,and need some ideas on the best way to build the rack.I was also trying to find out about flexwatt heat tape.Questions like what thickness where to put the tape and the size of the containers to use.I am able to build the system just need the design help.
Thanks in advance
Bill
also this is a picture of the display tank and cabinet I just finished. thanks again

Replies (3)

GreggMM Aug 29, 2004 07:00 AM

Here is a link on how to build an awesome rack system by Jenkins.... I did mine like this and it was a snap..... Easy to build, cheap, and it works great.... I also bought some racks from boaphile plastics.....

http://forums.kingsnake.com/viewarch.php?id=8724,8724&key=2003

geckobill2112 Aug 29, 2004 08:54 PM

I have a couple of questions on you rack system.
1)what size are the tubs you are using?
2)do you keep the peg board at the bottom of the shelves between the tub and the heat tape?
3)Do you have problems with crickets getting out of the tubs?
4)when hooking up the flexwatt tape, do you run two wires out from the dimmer switch to the first shelf with heat tape and then run wires from the clips of the first flexwatt strip to the clips for the second shelf and so on?
Thanks
Bill

yano Aug 29, 2004 12:22 PM

Bill,
Your enclosure looks awesome.
I am no expert on building racks; I just did not want to let the opportunity to complement you on that enclosure go by.
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2.1 Leopard Geckos
1.1 Rhacodactylus Leachianus
0.2 Shetland Sheepdogs
1 Pond w/ fresh water fish

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