BP water bowls for racks

[Adam Chandler]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for some new BP water bowls for my CB-70's.

I'm looking for something heavy so they can't be tipped and something fairly priced since I'll be buying 10+.

For you guys with lots of racks, which water bowls do you use?

[wwmjkd]

I still use heavy ceramic crocs for a few tubs, but for most of them I've gone with the PVC coupler/plastic deli cup set-up, which I think you've seen at least once or twice over here. I don't know if you've tried that before but it's been an enormous time saver for me. I clean the cups every 4-5 days and replace after two weeks. I've never had a single spill, and while they can't exactly get a full-body soak, the plastic cups I use are larger than the built-in bowls that come in the cb-70 freedom breeders.

edit: since they're plastic, I recycle everything. and they're cheap to order in bulk.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I have a bit of everything

http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/pro...aspx?SKU=87783

and

http://www.petmountain.com/product/d...vy-weight.html

and

http://www.petmountain.com/product/d...ware-dish.html

[Adam Chandler]

I still use heavy ceramic crocs for a few tubs, but for most of them I've gone with the PVC coupler/plastic deli cup set-up, which I think you've seen at least once or twice over here. I don't know if you've tried that before but it's been an enormous time saver for me. I clean the cups every 4-5 days and replace after two weeks. I've never had a single spill, and while they can't exactly get a full-body soak, the plastic cups I use are larger than the built-in bowls that come in the cb-70 freedom breeders.

edit: since they're plastic, I recycle everything. and they're cheap to order in bulk.

I also use the heavy ceramic crocs currently but I've been having a hard time finding a place to order some new ones to replace a few broken and chipped ones.

Which site did you order your PVC coupler/plastic deli cups from?

[wwmjkd]

I also use the heavy ceramic crocs currently but I've been having a hard time finding a place to order some new ones to replace a few broken and chipped ones.

Which site did you order your PVC coupler/plastic deli cups from?

the PVC couplers have to come from a hardware store like home depot, lowe's, etc. I use the smooth, 4'' PVC couplers that they sell in the plumbing section (no threads or internal grooves). they're not dirt cheap (around $6-$8 each if I recall correctly), but absolutely cheaper than buying ten new water bowls. I sterilize them all before use, but other than that, they don't need any modification for any adult-sized tub. I have heard of people cutting them down so they don't stand as tall, but that's entirely unnecessary in my opinion.

I buy the deli cups from Superior Shipping Supplies. I use the 12-oz. clear, non-punched cups, which fit damn near perfectly in the coupler. $19 plus shipping for 100 cups. the 8-ounce and 16-ounce sizes fit as well since they're the same diameter across, so you can get a smaller or larger water bowl for the same coupler if need be. http://superiorshippingsupplies.com/...d-100-ct-19-ea

I got the idea from watching one of Justin Kobylka's youtube videos, and he explains the set-up well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAXYQ...19C_rSRMT9KVcI
he also uses smaller 2'' PVC couplers for his hatchling tubs, which he explains first in the video, but the concept is the same.

I really can't see ever going back to water bowls at this point. in fact the only reason I still have a few crocs in use is because home depot was sold out of the 4'' couplers last time I went. I only have a dozen snakes, but it's saved me a lot of time and energy. if you have any other questions, just let me know.

[snake lab]

Go to thatpetplace.com. they have the best prices on stoneware crocks of all sizes and free shipping over 49 bucks. I buy all of mine from there. They get em to me fast to. I havent had any tipovers with em. They are the heavy tan amd blue crocks.

[Adam Chandler]

I've decided to switch to the PVC setup for my CB-70's.

I'm looking to get these couplings: Charlotte 4" PVC Coupling

And use these cups: Alūr 16 oz 4.5" dia cup

Will the 4.5" cups fit in the 4" coupling?

[Shadera]

I use 4" PVC couplers and deli cups.

PVC:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_24130-676-4P...7C1&facetInfo=

Cups:
http://www.tsksupply.com/products/Pr...N-PUNCHED.html

Works great, and no tips.

[Tfpets]

I would suggest a local livestock type feed store for ceramic crocks. They seem to be much cheaper if they are intended for livestock instead of reptiles.

[Adam Chandler]

I use 4" PVC couplers and deli cups.

PVC:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_24130-676-4P...7C1&facetInfo=

Cups:
http://www.tsksupply.com/products/Pr...N-PUNCHED.html

Works great, and no tips.

Any difference between the clear and semi clear as far as quality? Or just personal preference?