Insect storage

[Leopardbreeder]

Anyone think that this thing would be pretty cool for storing insects and mealworms if it was cheaper? I think I would save alot of room....I think I may make one with 6 qt bins and one layer will have heat tape....well I dont know about the heat tape part but I think I will make one.


Heres the link: http://www.herpcages.com/store/palpen.html

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Anyone have any ideas of a material to use that is super light?

 

[Leopardbreeder]

I made it here are some pictures of it....its still a little rough around the edges (literally), but hey it works!

Supplies:
1 24x48 piece of pegboard $4
1 24x48 piece of partical board 3/16" (I think that what it is) $5
1 stick of hot glue (cheap)
6 $.97 6qt. sterlite bins $6
About 45 mins to make it completely

I used Pegboard for the shelves because it already had ventilation holes it and it was lite and cheap. 45 minutes and $15 later, I am happy lol:main_thumbsup:


Here are the pictures:

*Also, I decied against heat tape for time and hassle reason.*

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Btw, I am going to sand it down tonight (once I find the dremel).

 

[Perefalcon]

very nicely done, I'll post my little diagrams once they're done

 

[eyelids]

Great job! I keep all of my feeder boxes uncovered for the best possible ventilation though...

 

[Leopardgeckopunk]

That looks pretty sweet. SO you used glue to put it together?

 

[Leopardbreeder]

^yepper...and its pretty strong too. Lol Jill thinks she can make it better!

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Jill just sent me here improvements on my storage rack!

Here it is!

(just kidding "jill" lol :main_thumbsup: )

 

[Perefalcon]

Jill just sent me here improvements on my storage rack!

Here it is!

(just kidding "jill" lol :main_thumbsup: )

Twirp

well, here's mine, I did it semi 3-D just to show it a little better. The 1x1 beams would be nailed with finishing nails in order to provide more structural support. Tough as Nails could be added for additional support...but I'm not to thrilled with the idea of using something that could possibly have fumes. this design can be adapted for feeders or as a basic rack.

Measurements would vary depending on personal preferences...I think I'll make mine for the 12 qt tubs, 4 across...maybe 5-6 high. It's a starter design, but the 1x1 beams give a little more support if you're making it wider. I plan on using Luan (sp) for the shelves and maybe melamine for the sides

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Too advanced for me....try it and see how it works. I will stick with mine. Its small, light, cheap, easy, and quick. Also I can make them as big or as small as I want. I want to see what you are saying, really be build't, sounds like a challange JILL! lol

 

[Perefalcon]

nah, it's not hard at all...I'll see if I can get the extra cash together for the materials