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acd1984
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
687 Posts |
 Posted - 06/06/2012 : 01:14:07
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Hi guys, im thinking of building a rack for my royals as I am planning on adding to my collection of royals but don't want to sell my soul to cover the electricity costs.
Although I prefer vivs a rack is definitely a better option. Anyway can anyone advise on what I would require ie the size of tub (adult royals) type of stat and quantity, I plan on using heat tape, is that the best option?
Any advise that can be offered would be appreciated. Thanks |
1.0.0 Lesser - Helios
2.0.0 Normal - George & Kairo
1.0.0 Mojave - Bolt
0.1.0 Mojave - Roxi
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko - Leo
0.0.1 Crocodile gecko - Pheonix
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Fezza
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1063 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 08:01:00
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Have a look on YouTube etc, there's loads of idea on building your own racks. I got an 8x4 sheet and basically just went for it. Lol
I'm not sure on heat tape as I didn't use it, preferring to use a mat and stat for each level (2 tubs per level). It's more expensive doing it that way but ultimately more controllable.
As for tub size, a 50l RUB is size enough for an adult. You could always go bigger if you want
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1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 mojave royal
1.0.0 pastel enchi royal
0.1.0 cinnamon royal
0.1.0 pewter royal
0.1.0 genetic stripe royal
0.1.0 lesser goblin royal
0.1.0 phantom royal
0.1.0 Columbian rainbow boa
0.0.1 aru x jaya GTP
0.1.0 bredli
1.0.0 trans pecos rat snake
1.0.0 fat black cat
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hodgie
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1197 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 20:16:07
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| I built my own using MDF heat mats and 33 or 50 ltr rubs with 1 pulse stat, cheap as chips and does the job. I`ll try and upload a picture later if i have time. |
Royals owned "lots"
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acd1984
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
687 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 20:59:53
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Thanks guys, so do you use just heatmats? i mean do you only have heat coming from underneath, what about thermal blocking?
any info you can give is a massive help at this stage.
so far i have got the 50 ltr tubs and im just about to put my design on paper so i can work out the wood measurements
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1.0.0 Lesser - Helios
2.0.0 Normal - George & Kairo
1.0.0 Mojave - Bolt
0.1.0 Mojave - Roxi
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko - Leo
0.0.1 Crocodile gecko - Pheonix
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carlb1981
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1527 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 21:00:54
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| How many mats can you run off one stat? I thought you need a stat for every mat |
3.3.0 Royals,Yellow Belly -Marty,Fire YB-Fred,Mojave-Mo,Butter Pinstripe-Betty,Pewter-Newt,Normal-Molly
0.1.0 Snow Cornsnake- Lumi
1.1.0 Hypo Sonoran Dwarf Boa-Bart and Maggie
0.1.0 Albino Pine Snake-Ruby
1.0.0 Bredli Python-Brian
1.0.0 Western Hognose-Hal
1.0.0 Kayuadi Retic-Kaa
0.1.0 Honduran Milksnake-Jubbly
1.1.0 Salmon Boas-Hershey and Sam
0.2.0 Leopard Geckos-Spot and Chocolate
1.4.0 Dune Geckos
0.1.0 Beardie-Cookie
0.3.7 Tarantulas
0.0.1 Pandinus Imperator/emperor scorpion
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Fezza
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1063 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2012 : 23:54:38
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I have one may per stat, for £20-30 it's a small price compared to not running a stat.
I think kelf wrote a good piece about thermal blocking, I know F'all about it but most of the major breeders use either heat cable or mats and most pro racking systems come with mats/cable/tape with no mention of any issues |
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 mojave royal
1.0.0 pastel enchi royal
0.1.0 cinnamon royal
0.1.0 pewter royal
0.1.0 genetic stripe royal
0.1.0 lesser goblin royal
0.1.0 phantom royal
0.1.0 Columbian rainbow boa
0.0.1 aru x jaya GTP
0.1.0 bredli
1.0.0 trans pecos rat snake
1.0.0 fat black cat
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