New Rubbermaids look very promising for enclosure conversions!!!

[Conched]

i bought a clear one from walmart and my gecko loves it she loves climbing on all the sticks that are in there btw mine holds 26 gallons

I did not know hey made a clear one. Can you post a pic ?

 

[gecko lover777]

it wasnt really a Rubbermaid container it was a clear plastic bin from walmart but it still works great heres my thread http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/do-yourself-diy/70407-my-leo-gecko-tank.html it shows my leo tank

 

[gecko lover777]

its not a rubberaid container it was a clear plastic tub from walmart heres some pics

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

its not a rubberaid container it was a clear plastic tub from walmart heres some pics View attachment 24477 View attachment 24478 View attachment 24479

Have you holes drilled in so that your gecko can breathe? I don't see any :-(.

I think the green ramps around the cage may be too slippery for a leo and perhaps cause a fall.

 

[gecko lover777]

i dont have my leo yet so theres no holes in the lid and im going to take the ramps off and try a different design. ill post pic some time soon

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

i dont have my leo yet so theres no holes in the lid and im going to take the ramps off and try a different design. ill post pic some time soon

I see about the ramps.

How do you plan to heat this enclosure?

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

its not a rubberaid container it was a clear plastic tub from walmart heres some pics View attachment 24477 View attachment 24478 View attachment 24479

Yeah, these are not the same thing at all. The cool thing about the new ones that I posted this thread about is that they are front opening and stackable. People have been using regular tubs for many years. Please make sure that when you heat your tub, you use a quality heat mat on a quality thermostat to avoid any issues with over heating.

 

[gecko lover777]

How do you plan to heat this enclosure?

im going to get a heat mat when i get my gecko heres some pics of my new set up

i might take the bark out

 

[gecko lover777]

Yeah, these are not the same thing at all. The cool thing about the new ones that I posted this thread about is that they are front opening and stackable. People have been using regular tubs for many years. Please make sure that when you heat your tub, you use a quality heat mat on a quality thermostat to avoid any issues with over heating.

i plan on using a very good heat mat but they do make clear rubbermaid tubs

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

I know that they make clear rubbermaid tubs too. But this thread is about the new "All Access" front loading Rubbermaid tubs. That's what makes these different and special...the fact that they open in the front of the tub. See this link: All Access? Organizers | Storage Boxes | Rubbermaid

 

[gecko lover777]

i realise that this thread is about those kinds of tubs but i wanted to post pics of my set up

 

[Aimless]

gecko lover 777, can we please keep the discussion of your use of rubbermaid containers in your alternate thread, in the DIY section? this is not the appropriate place for that discussion.

thank you!

 

[gecko lover777]

lets follow this conversation on my thread http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/do-yourself-diy/70407-my-leo-gecko-tank.html like aimless suggested

 

[GMgeckos]

I'm wondering how well they would work for a rack?

 

[getgeckos]

Any updates on how these are working out for people for leopard geckos? Are you using heat cable or heat tape? Pics would be great!

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

I'm wondering how well they would work for a rack?

It depends on what you mean by "a rack". That term gets flung around the hobby and can mean a lot of different things. Do you mean an actual rack system that's usually made out of particle board or plastic and houses plastic tubs with no lids that slide in and out? Or do you mean a simple generic silver metal shelf?

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

Any updates on how these are working out for people for leopard geckos? Are you using heat cable or heat tape? Pics would be great!

These would be an AMAZINGLY simple conversion for leos. Cheaper, bigger, more light weight, and more durable than glass. Plus the convenience of front opening. Not to mention with the solid sides and back it provides a lot more privacy for the geckos which equates to a lot less stress. I'm surprised that everyone's not using them already. Cut a hole in the lid and hot glue some screen in for light/che/ventilation and slap on either heat tape or heat rope on the bottom and you'd be good to go. Remember to use a thermostat on ALL hating devices especially when using with plastics.

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

Looking for additional feedback:

The Rubbermaid Tub Ideas | Gecko Time

 

[Elizabeth Freer]

These would be an AMAZINGLY simple conversion for leos. Cheaper, bigger, more light weight, and more durable than glass. Plus the convenience of front opening. Not to mention with the solid sides and back it provides a lot more privacy for the geckos which equates to a lot less stress. I'm surprised that everyone's not using them already. Cut a hole in the lid and hot glue some screen in for light/che/ventilation and slap on either heat tape or heat rope on the bottom and you'd be good to go. Remember to use a thermostat on ALL hating devices especially when using with plastics.

In addition to a screened area on top for a CHE and smallish photoperiod dome, how about promoting good air flow with screened vent holes on opposite sides: low on the cool side of the bin and a second screened vent hole higher on the warm side?

 

[shawn101]

I'm new to geckos as a pet, but as a chemist I am not new to plastics. Applying heat to the plastic, particularly with a UTH would degrade the plastic, make it brittle and cause VOC's. Not nice.