New Rat Rack Build

Ok well I want to build a rat rack, but I don't want to use mortar tubs. I feel for some reason that there isn't a whole lot of running room. I have mine in big sweater bins. I have them proper outfitted for ventilation and what not, and with food hoppers. The problem is that they are kind ugly and are cumbersome, and some are starting to chew out. I want to build some kind of rack but I was looking for some ideas in terms of the tubs that I could use that are slightly longer, and slightly taller. I don't want to use anything that is too big because size does matter. Lemme know if you guys got any ideas.

YouTube - The Rat Room

Instead of using the small mortar tubs use the large one they are 36x24 and will run you abut $11 at home depot.............perfect to make a rat rack.

hmmm...

Your tubs do look a lot bigger compared to a lot that I've been looking at. Most of the tubs I see are really small, and I just didn't like thinking about the amount of room they have. Where did you find those tubs freakie frog?

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Instead of using the small mortar tubs use the large one they are 36x24 and will run you abut $11 at home depot.............perfect to make a rat rack.

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never saw these until now!!

Thanks sooooo much!!!! :)

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YouTube - The Rat Room

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Does anyone know where freakie frog got the plans for this rack, I'm thinking about building one today...

also remember these are the bigger mortar tubs!!

use the mortar tubs...the busing tubs are junk...I have four right now with holes in the corners...

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

use the mortar tubs...the busing tubs are junk...I have four right now with holes in the corners...

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yep, I know. I just want the mortar tub plans

http://www.rodentracks.com/Large-Tub-Rat-Rack.html

I would only do the small ones...

the large ones had recesses in the handles I didn't like.

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Originally Posted by suzuki4life

http://www.rodentracks.com/Large-Tub-Rat-Rack.html

I would only do the small ones...

the large ones had recesses in the handles I didn't like.

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hmm, the ones in my home depot were identical to the smaller ones just bigger nothing like you said...But thanks a lot suzuki for getting those plans for me, I couldn't find anything for some reason. You da man!! :salute:

http://baileyreptiles.com/rodentrack.html

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Originally Posted by Animals As Leaders

hmm, the ones in my home depot were identical to the smaller ones just bigger nothing like you said...But thanks a lot suzuki for getting those plans for me, I couldn't find anything for some reason. You da man!! :salute:

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HD ones have holes in the handles and grips made by Plasque

Lowe's ones are made by MacCourt...

I prefer the lowe's ones but good ones are hard to find.

I have resorted to using the large HD units to form molds and make Frp reinforced tubs for my own personal usage.

In the small mortar tubs you can run 1.4 pretty easily.

Remember, the less rats you have in there to keep one another occupied, the more time they will have to think about things like how to escape.

Space between tubs should be determined by how much effort you wish to do on a daily basis.
I space my tubs further apart because I like stuffing extra food on each level to ensure they don't run out and I don;t have to bother with them daily.

Next issue will be water.

Either buy the biggest bottles you can OR really consider a auto watering system. Both have advantages. If you plan to go large scale (many racks), there is no other option than auto waters.

deffinately doing the auto watering for suuuure!!

I use bottles now and I hate it. I also plan to space them out a little for more food. When I get the tubs I will take pics, because these are smooth. Maybe you can see if you HD can order them or something...?

Maccourt

http://www.maccourt.com/products/ponds/at2606.html

Plasgad:

http://www.plasgad.com/info.asp?id=427

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Maccourt

http://www.maccourt.com/products/ponds/at2606.html

Plasgad:

http://www.plasgad.com/info.asp?id=427

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? lol

These has been such a useful thread, there's only one thing I need, the info for, were to buy the auto water parts for the rack, Im also building racks for my rats that I now have in tubs, but are a pain in the but to look after them, plus they keep eating true the plastic, so thanks for the information!

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These has been such a useful thread, there's only one thing I need, the info for, were to buy the auto water parts for the rack, Im also building racks for my rats that I now have in tubs, but are a pain in the but to look after them, plus they keep eating true the plastic, so thanks for the information!

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You can buy the parts from Reptile Basics. Get the large sippers, the tank shutoff, clips for holding the sippers, and the joints from there. Also the in-line quick disconnects are helpfull for when you have to disconnect the tank that holds the water for cleaning. However you can buy the tubing in a clear variety from Lowes the same size cheaper.

reptile basics is expensive...

http://www.klubertanz.com/