ASF sterilite tub (pics)

[littleindiangirl]

I asked Heath (tekwarren) on his forum about how to set up the ASF, and he told me he uses sterilite tubs. Well, here's some pics of how I did it after seeing pics of his tubs. These are 54 qt tubs, used for the wider footprint.

They still haven't tried to chew out, and use the wheel like it is their duty in life.



Tub


Water bottle




Lid and Hopper






Rats





Pee corner

[Fearless]

Very nice have very similar set ups myself, couple warnings to watch for is them climbing up and chewing the zip ties, had to switch mine out to wire. Also when the babies hit a certain age they can get thru the 1/2 wire cloth which it looks like you used, so just one more thing to keep an eye out for.

[littleindiangirl]

Very nice have very similar set ups myself, couple warnings to watch for is them climbing up and chewing the zip ties, had to switch mine out to wire. Also when the babies hit a certain age they can get thru the 1/2 wire cloth which it looks like you used, so just one more thing to keep an eye out for.

Thanks man! I wasn't planning on keeping more than one breeding group, but I changed my mind a little too late

[broadude]

VERY neat idea!! Thanks for sharing. Others will love this idea.

*imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!*

[Mike Cavanaugh]

Very nice! The only thing I don't like about this set up is that in my opinion it makes the top too easy to get too... They can chew the zip ties, and chew the cover itself...

[littleindiangirl]

So far I've been using this style tub for my domestic rats, and they never took the time to chew any lids or zip ties. We'll see how it goes, but I'm pretty confident the ASF won't begin to chew the lids.

[Jerhart]

I asked Heath (tekwarren) on his forum about how to set up the ASF, and he told me he uses sterilite tubs. Well, here's some pics of how I did it after seeing pics of his tubs. These are 54 qt tubs, used for the wider footprint.

They still haven't tried to chew out, and use the wheel like it is their duty in life.



Tub


Water bottle




Lid and Hopper






Rats





Pee corner

This rocks! Thanks Connie for all your help!!

[stangs13]

OK connie, how do you get the water bottle out from under that holder? I did that with my regular rats, and I had to switch to zip ties....I did something wrong...LOL.

[littleindiangirl]

OK connie, how do you get the water bottle out from under that holder? I did that with my regular rats, and I had to switch to zip ties....I did something wrong...LOL.

LMAO, I just lift the metal holder... It moves up and down. Pull it up over the water bottle, pull out the water bottle, refill, and put back. Easy peasy

[Chandler reptiles]

If you notice them chewing around the water bottle tip on the plastic you can find fender washers with the opening for the water bottle and use some aquarium sealant to glue it on with, works like a champ for mice to.