Tubs used for racks

[sushikam]

What kind of tubs do you guys use for your racks? I don't have a rack, but I just bought a normal bookshelf to use to put my leos tanks on and I assembled it today and found it only fits one 10 gal and my 20 gal, it isn't quite tall enough for another 10 gal like I had hoped it would be. I am getting another gecko soon and was hoping to use my extra 10 gal that I have not being used, but I wanted it to fit on thhis shelf. Since it doesn't, I was thinking I could use a shoebox or something to house the little guy in. First off, can I use a UTH on a plastic tub? I just bought one for the tank, but that was before I got the bookshelf and thought about using a tub. What is a good size tub to use?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Baker14]

There are many places to order from online. BUt i found it easier to buy a few from target. Measure the size you need, then go to target and find a tub that fits the rack.

 

[Kirksherps]

i use mostly rubbermaid 6 and 12 quart tubs because they used to be readily available. sterilite and iris also make tubs. the iris tubs are really nice because they dont have grooves or indents where poop gets stuck in making them easier to clean. Kirk

 

[DAWNoftheLEO]

I use 15qt/32qt Sterlite Clearviews in my AP racks and the same with lids on on other racks..

 

[sushikam]

Thanks you guys...I know I had asked a similar question already, but I just wanted to know what would be the best size. But can I use a UTH on one of these? That's my main question, because if I can't use it then I will just stick to using the 10 gal tank I was planning on using in the first place and just put it somewhere else.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I use IRIS tubs because they are very clear, they have more vertical sides than Rubbermaid or Sterlite (less wasted space), they don't have an grooves around the bottom where feces and feeders can get stuck, and they have little stand-off feet so the tub doesn't sit directly on the heat source.

 

[sushikam]

I use IRIS tubs

I noticed several of you use these...where can I get them? Are they available at Wal-Mart of Target?

 

[paulnj]

I think the container store carries Iris?

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Yup... the Container Store.

 

[sushikam]

But what do I do if I don't have The Container Store ? Because I don't have one, and have never heard of one. Do you think they maybe sell them somewhere else? I'm in the process of searching online right now.

 

[paulnj]

retailer list

http://www.irisusainc.com/retailers.htm


men's shoebox is a 12qt I do believe
http://www.containerstore.com/brows...VC?PRODID=59840&CATID=71227&_requestid=554013

 

[mrcsk8ter44445]

I know a guys who selld Iris tubs and for pretty cheap too, he can ship all over the country and its only like 10 buck I could give you his email if you want

 

[ataber]

http://www.boasandballs.com/supplies.html also sells them...i would check out pauls link and check out some of those retailers your bound to have at least 1 around ya. good link paul

 

[paulnj]

That's a link to retails that carry ANY of the many products they make though

 

[sushikam]

Thanks Paul! I found a few that are around me! Great link !

And thanks everyone else for the links...I would order one, but I am going to need it soon, so I don't have time to order one at the moment.