Water bowl recommendations or suggestions

So we have been using an Exo Terra water bowl but I find it grows slime...very quickly too I might add. I guess it's the material or the surface in the humid and hot conditions that creates an algae. Anyways I am sick of having to scrub it every time I change the water... what does everyone use and have you experienced this with the Exo Terra dishes?

FYI I am changing the water every 2 days.

I use Stoneware Crock bowls. They are heavy, hold a good amount of water, and are non-porous. What is your setup? Are the bowls /water in direct sunlight?

I use the clear glass heart shaped candy dishes from the dollar store. They are about 6 inches across and two and a half inches deep. I have never had a snake tip one because the irregular shape makes it virtually impossible. They are not prone to slime and can be put in the dish washer for cleaning. The best thing is they only cost $1. I will use the round ceramic crocks when a female is building and bowl wrapping but the rest of the time I just use the candy dishes. Here is a link to a picture that looks like it,

https://www.google.com/search?q=hear...ys5qZ45esxM%3A

4" PVC Cap + 8oz deli cup for changing out.

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Originally Posted by WmHrbst

I use Stoneware Crock bowls. They are heavy, hold a good amount of water, and are non-porous. What is your setup? Are the bowls /water in direct sunlight?

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The only light they receive is LED during the day... it's not like green or anything just feels like a slimy film. Thanks that's a great tip - stoneware is the bomb!

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Originally Posted by rlditmars

I use the clear glass heart shaped candy dishes from the dollar store. They are about 6 inches across and two and a half inches deep. I have never had a snake tip one because the irregular shape makes it virtually impossible. They are not prone to slime and can be put in the dish washer for cleaning. The best thing is they only cost $1. I will use the round ceramic crocks when a female is building and bowl wrapping but the rest of the time I just use the candy dishes. Here is a link to a picture that looks like it,

https://www.google.com/search?q=hear...ys5qZ45esxM%3A

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Thanks I love the sounds of all of this.

Try totally bleaching the bowl with 10% bleach in water.. let it sit for 10-15 mins... soaking in it... then rinse thoroughly... and see if it stays clean. My water bowls stay relatively clean, and they are the plastic ones..

i use these "ergonomic" water bowls from living world that i get at the same local pet store where i get live feeders for my picky BP's.

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/73...466d8bd843.jpg

they come in a variety of colors and slanted for "ergonomics" or whatever.

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/73...41a4409367.jpg

i think they look cute and they're heavy enough to make tipping difficult for my BP's. also they're ceramic so it's easy to clean.


Edit: also i like those heart shaped bowls. imma pick up a few if i can find them. also can't beat the price. :gj:

I use the melamine cat/dog bowls from the dollar store. They also go nicely into the dishwasher, stack neatly, and it's almost impossible for them to get dumped since the base is wider than the top. And yeah, the price can't be beat!

I actually went to my local thrift store and bought some heavy ceramics for my snakes' water bowls. I bought a few so I can change them out and sanitize the dirty ones. Check your local thrift stores for steal deals. The bowls I got were .50 to .89 each.

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