BP water bowls for racks

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?

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 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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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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?

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Originally Posted by Adam Chandler

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?

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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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

I guess I'm not much help, but I buy my water bowls from the dollar store. Pretty cheap and I don't get many tip overs.

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Originally Posted by Adam Chandler

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

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I've only ever used the clear. My guess would be it's personal preference. I ordered a thousand of the clear and am still working through them, but plan on trying the opaque ones too once I run out.

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Originally Posted by Shadera

I've only ever used the clear. My guess would be it's personal preference. I ordered a thousand of the clear and am still working through them, but plan on trying the opaque ones too once I run out.

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Yeah if they are the same quality I'm plan on going with the opaque ones since they are a good bit cheaper for a few hundred through TSK.