Drainage questions

[Wyattherp]

Im trying to figure out a cheap drainage system for my reptibreeze. I was planning on drilling some holes in the bottom and using a wire rack and a bucket. I was going to us paper towels to cover the bottom but I figure all the water is going make it so I have to change them all the time . Any suggestions on drainage and less problematic cover for the bottom?

 

[BabyChamCham]

Im trying to figure out a cheap drainage system for my reptibreeze. I was planning on drilling some holes in the bottom and using a wire rack and a bucket. I was going to us paper towels to cover the bottom but I figure all the water is going make it so I have to change them all the time . Any suggestions on drainage and less problematic cover for the bottom?

I think the container idea Is good. What I did was I got a sheet of plastic from Lowe's and cut it to fit on the bottom of the cage. I also have a large Tupperware container at the bottom to collect water. Any water that does not make it into the container, sits of the plastic unwilling I wipe it up... sorry not much help.

 

[Vincentuanluu]

Here some DIY drainage links that might help you.

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/easy-diy-drainage-solution.91430/

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/diy-complete-aluminium-enclosures-with-glass-drainage.51915/

Or one of the forum's sponsor

https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/universal-drainage-trays.142569/#post-1213053

 

[Wyattherp]

Does anyone use catch trays under your live plant pots? Thats my biggest concern that watering them will cause a ton of drainage.

 

[Damicofam6]

in my reptibreeze we drilled holes in the bottom center and then underneath attached a funnel with silicone that leads to a bucket. I have my cages on plastic shelving so i just cut away the plastic so the funnel can fit through.

 

[Wyattherp]

in my reptibreeze we drilled holes in the bottom center and then underneath attached a funnel with silicone that leads to a bucket. I have my cages on plastic shelving so i just cut away the plastic so the funnel can fit through.

My enclose sits on side by side ikea tables so I drilled a line of hole down the middle and pulls the tables apart and I'm going to put a catch tub underneath. It's simple but hopefully it works.