Drain idea?

[Ceycham]

Since I'm anticipating a cage upgrade I thought I would consider a better drainage idea. Has anyone thought of using those new indoor dog potty systems for water control? Below is an example I'm looking at.

 

[CJ's Exotics]

I've never heard of it, but I can imagine that it might smell really bad, and be very dirty. So very routine cleaning might be required, but I don't know.

 

[Ceycham]

I've never heard of it, but I can imagine that it might smell really bad, and be very dirty. So very routine cleaning might be required, but I don't know.

My thought was to ditch the grass, and simply set the screen cage on top of this contraption. It's grooves are flat but the bottom is graded for drainage to one side.The drawer could be emptied, or it could be left off and a bucket placed below, if one's set up allows. The grass could even be used instead of paper towel to line the inside of the screen cage. Simple to rinse and replace and not likely to be eaten, and looks nice.

How do you currently manage your drainage?

 

[Panthro413]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/drainage-system-for-your-med-reptibreeze.159918/

 

[Ceycham]

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/drainage-system-for-your-med-reptibreeze.159918/

That seems more elaborate, more expensive, and more work for same result, don't you think? Please correct me if I'm wrong...is the sink's basic function here to act as a funnel? If the collection is in the bucket why does one need a deep sink?

 

[Ceycham]

oh, crap. I thought you were offering a different solution than my idea but you were probably just showing your own creative solution. In light of that I was probably pretty offensive. I'm so sorry!

 

[Panthro413]

oh, crap. I thought you were offering a different solution than my idea but you were probably just showing your own creative solution. In light of that I was probably pretty offensive. I'm so sorry!

Another Way, Cheaper.

 

[CJ's Exotics]

My thought was to ditch the grass, and simply set the screen cage on top of this contraption. It's grooves are flat but the bottom is graded for drainage to one side.The drawer could be emptied, or it could be left off and a bucket placed below, if one's set up allows. The grass could even be used instead of paper towel to line the inside of the screen cage. Simple to rinse and replace and not likely to be eaten, and looks nice.

How do you currently manage your drainage?

In the future, I'm going to drill holes, but the water goes into the plants, and is absorbed by the leaves, or is drank, so that (holes) would be backup. This is super simple, but temporarily I have some paper towels at the bottom. (Just remember to take them out often for temporary use)

 

[Ceycham]

In the future, I'm going to drill holes, but the water goes into the plants, and is absorbed by the leaves, or is drank, so that (holes) would be backup. This is super simple, but temporarily I have some paper towels at the bottom. (Just remember to take them out often for temporary use)

I too have plants but more moisture than they need. Norman is needing more misting than I am offering him and I'm already seeing some fungus gnats moving in. Thank goodness for pothos tolerating all sorts of conditions!

 

[Ceycham]

Another Way, Cheaper. View attachment 194406

I love this! may prove a better fit too!

 

[Mlsracer]

I love this! may prove a better fit too!

I'm actually working on a build that has that drain pan for my drainage system. Should be done tomorrow, so I'll post back with how it does!

 

[Chamson]

Here is my simple drainage mod to my DragonStrand drip trays. Took about 20 minutes to install. 1/4" tubing, 1/4" sprinkler fittings from Lowes, and a collection bucket.

 

[CJ's Exotics]

Here is my simple drainage mod to my DragonStrand drip trays. Took about 20 minutes to install. 1/4" tubing, 1/4" sprinkler fittings from Lowes, and a collection bucket.
View attachment 194582

I'm thinking of adding something because I don't want to be using a turkey baster to collect water all day long. Great idea, I think I might use this!