DIY: Crested Gecko Tubs

15-5/8" x 13-1/8" x 13-1/4" h

The container store will ship also. I think they will ship sets of 6 of these. They are called "Deep sweater boxes".

Would a sterilite 73 qt, 23 x 16 x 15 work to house 2 adult females?

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Originally Posted by pavlovk1025

Would a sterilite 73 qt, 23 x 16 x 15 work to house 2 adult females?

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That would probably be fine. I know people that use those big 20gal storage bins for breeding trios. Some people turn them on their ends so they are vertical but I feel like that would fall over easily.

I plan on eventually doing a larger tub for breeding pairs or female groups.

This one: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/s...uctId=10003254

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

That would probably be fine. I know people that use those big 20gal storage bins for breeding trios. Some people turn them on their ends so they are vertical but I feel like that would fall over easily.

I plan on eventually doing a larger tub for breeding pairs or female groups.

This one: http://www.containerstore.com/shop/s...uctId=10003254

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Hmm. I just want whatever will allow them to live comfortably. Unfortunately 16 inches is about as tall of a plastic container that I can get, and I like the way it looks better than the 20g on its side.

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Originally Posted by pavlovk1025

Hmm. I just want whatever will allow them to live comfortably. Unfortunately 16 inches is about as tall of a plastic container that I can get, and I like the way it looks better than the 20g on its side.

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I agree. While vertical climbing space is generally best, as long as they have 15" or so of vertical height they should be fine.

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Originally Posted by Kaorte

I agree. While vertical climbing space is generally best, as long as they have 15" or so of vertical height they should be fine.

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Kewl thanks for all your help.

I went ahead and sticked this thread (should have actually done it sooner!). Excellent DIY info that I've already referenced several times myself in other threads--good stuff. :gj:

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Originally Posted by mlededee

I went ahead and sticked this thread (should have actually done it sooner!). Excellent DIY info that I've already referenced several times myself in other threads--good stuff. :gj:

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Wooo! Exciting!!!! :D :D

My very first sticky!

Strong work, Steffe!

I just wanted to add a few things to this thread as suggestions/alternatives for other people who will be following this awesome tutorial.

1) I made two of these tubs and for the life of me, I could NOT cut through that thick plastic with a scorer, an Exacto knife or even a razor box cutter. I ended up having to use a soldering gun to melt through the plastic. That plastic was a lot thicker than I thought it would be! I'd actually recommend skipping the scorer and just using a soldering gun because it was definitely easier and faster.

2) Instead of using hot glue, I used RV silicone to adhere the screen to the tub. I chose this method because I didn't want to risk burning myself with the glue, haha! To make sure the screen was taut, I siliconed the bottom of the screen first and let it dry, and then I did the sides and the top. It's held up great so far.