Rat Rack 4 Rapture

Here ya go D :D

You will need to following materials. The total cost per rack is ~$100.

2x4s
4x 48"
4x 23"
4x 21"

1x2s
10x 20"
10x 26.5"
10x 21"
10x 28"
5x 18.5"

5x 20"x28" 1/2" screen

1x 28qt sweater box

5x brass watering nipples

lots of screws and aquarium air line tubing

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Here is the food bin. Note the tracks that the tubs slide on :D


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Here is the water nipple fitting. Note the perfect fit with 1/2 screen.


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Here is the gravity water fitting. I used brass reducers to the aquarium line size and made a quick release for easy removal when cleaning the tub. I use a little vanilla extract in the water, it seems to cut the urine smell greatly.

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Nice rack Cuebert! :P True!

You will want to use a 1x2" on the outer guides to keep the tub properly in the track.


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Yay!!!

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Originally Posted by Laooda

Nice rack Cuebert! :P True!

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Back at ya :carouse:

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Originally Posted by Rapture

Yay!!!

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Now get crackin' :P

If you ever head down to New Orleans let me know if you want to make a few extra dollars. I could use one. Mine did not turn out so hot.

that's a nice set up Cue---------too bad i'm not handy!!

Can you explain the brass reducers and quick release thingy?

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

If you ever head down to New Orleans let me know if you want to make a few extra dollars. I could use one. Mine did not turn out so hot.

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I'll bring my hammer next time I go to Mandinas :cool:

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Originally Posted by reediculous

that's a nice set up Cue---------too bad i'm not handy!!

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Thanks! You could totally do this though. Simple cuts and easy to put together :gj:

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Originally Posted by Rapture

Can you explain the brass reducers and quick release thingy?

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I hope this helps. If you have any other questions please just let me know :)

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Not only is this an excellent rack, the fact that you have taken the time to post pics, and then label a pic answering a question, shows excellent character.

My hat is off to you, and everyone else in the herp world. It really does seem like we don't keep secrets and short cuts to ourselves. We want everyone to succeed.

It is all about the animals.

Good looking rack bro. What is that that you use for awater reservoir? I am thinking of changing mine to somethinglower when I move my racks into my new room. It has a sloped ceiling and one side is a little low. I think I can fit my racks on the low wall, but in case I can't, I've been thinking of something lower and wider.

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Originally Posted by knox

Not only is this an excellent rack, the fact that you have taken the time to post pics, and then label a pic answering a question, shows excellent character.

My hat is off to you, and everyone else in the herp world. It really does seem like we don't keep secrets and short cuts to ourselves. We want everyone to succeed.

It is all about the animals.

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Thanks :oops: I totally agree. Don't give me too much credit though. I have just borrowed ideas from other racks I have seen to "design" this one.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Good looking rack bro. What is that that you use for awater reservoir?

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Thanks Tim! I am using a 28qt steri. I like it because it's "small" and easy to clean often to avoid clogging from scum rat backwash. It's also low and flat which makes it semi stable when I roll the rack around to clean behind them. I use a central vac system so I do not need to move the racks often though.

How is your room coming? Looks like it was getting close :gj:

Room is getting there. I think I should be able to move rats in around the Arlington show. I'll definitely get pics once it is up and running.

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Originally Posted by muddoc

Room is getting there. I think I should be able to move rats in around the Arlington show. I'll definitely get pics once it is up and running.

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:rockon: Tim!!

Good luck with the finishing touches :gj:

Hey Cue

How much space it there between each row. . You could just measure from the boom of the first row to the top of the second. Thanks Todd

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Originally Posted by smilin-buddha

How much space it there between each row. . You could just measure from the boom of the first row to the top of the second.

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I used a distance of 7". I hope this helps :gj:

:rockon:Thanks. I am downsizing. I built a similar rack but it was two across I screwed up on distancing of the shelves