Drainage systems for all-screen enclosures?

[szpond]

I just upgraded my Jackson's to a DIY all-screen cage and I was curious if anyone had any photos they could show me of their drainage systems. I'm getting pretty tired of using cups at the bottom of the enclosure, would love to find some sort of tray I could place underneath, probably enclose the bottom in a screen to allow it to drain through.

Upon doing this, though, how do you guys keep your potted plants inside the terrarium?

Just a bit confused - thanks for any help!

 

[dmb]

There are a few types of driptrays available for sale at various websites. From there u can drill a hole and add tubing to leak into a bucket.

 

[Slug]

Pics coming later!

I have a Jackson's as well, and use an all-screen cage. Hopefully this will be some help to you...

If your cage has a plastic floor, just drill a few small holes in the middle for a drain.

Then, I got this (my cage is an 18x18x36 Reptibreeze, but they offer this tray in various sizes): Drip Tray

You have to modify it a bit, but it works great after that. Here is how I learned how to do that: Cage Drainage System by clarkrw3

I have also found that with them, since they are a flat surface, you have to angle it so that all water runs to the drain. I have set up my stand to lift the front side of the cage so there is no standing water in the tray, and it all drains into a plastic tube underneath via clear vinyl tubing.

I will get pics posted of my setup later on when my guy's light turns on, right now it is still dark in the house. Who knows, someday I may even do a video describing the rain system I have made, but I always end up putting it off for one reason or another.

 

[biffle]

This is how I did my DIY cage. It works great and only costs $50.

 

[cubanbee]

Love that sunken pot idea! Great space saver and looks nice.

 

[crocky]

I like the sunken pot as well but how does your drainage work where the lip of the pot is? I would assume the water dos not travel over it?

 

[szpond]

Thank you all for your input! I will definitely check out the drainage pans that are offered online, I barely even thought of that! I was thinking that it wasn't something that was manufactured.

I'll keep updated on what I choose to do!

 

[Turningdoc]

I use a purchased water tray that comes as accessory to cage. At Lowes or HD but a drainpipe tailpiece and some plastic epoxy in glue section. Glue the ring onto bottom of the drain pan, let dry. drill a few small hole through pan in center of ring. Screw pipe onto ring and voila! a waterproof drainpipe.