Sterilite #1960 Tubs vs CB70

[D_ONE]

I am looking at getting a new rack and am considering either a Reptile Basics CB70 rack or a Boaphile Ballroom RhinoRaxx. I currently have a Reptile Basics Sweaterbox rack with Iris tubs and like how easy the tubs are to clean with the smooth surface.

The Boaphile uses Sterilite #1960 tubs. Are these tubs also smooth surfaced or are there areas that are indented that would be difficult to clean?

[3skulls]

I hate the 1960 tubs. Rounded ends and a channel all the way around the bottom. I wanted a new rack the first night after my Ball Room rack came in.

[Willie76]

Boaphile makes nice racks, but the lead times are out there (he makes one one week, another the next, so on) and customer service is not as good. I emailed Boaphile a question two months ago and have heard noting. I have also heard service issues from other Herpers. To me, as with any business where there are options, customer service keeps me coming back. That's why I order enclosures from Animal Plastics and other stuff from places like Reptile Basics. Good stuff, AWESOME service, and a great relationship.

[Shadera]

I've used both and hated the sterilite tubs. CB70 is the way to go.

[WmHrbst]

I like the V70. I did a video on the CB70 compared to the V70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdjPVkZ5Znw

[D_ONE]

OK you guys have talked me out of the Boaphiles One other option someone mentioned is the Animal Plastics racks. I saw they have a CB70 version that looks cheaper than the RBIs and I read that you can also use the ARS 70 series tubs with cup holders in them.

The only thing I saw was that the heating options were 3" belly heat (seems too small of a heating area for these tubs) or the dual side radiant heat. I am not familiar with this type of heating and I didn't see an explanation on their site. How well does this heating perform? I live in Indiana and the room temperature is around 70 degrees in the winter. I do use a small space heater to help keep the area with the snakes warmer though. Also, I think I read that the Animal Plastics had to be assembled. Is it difficult? I'm not the greatest with putting things together.

[Jonas@Balls2TheWall]

I'm partial to the FB70CD, best tubs out there IMO.

[SquamishSerpents]

Cb70 all the way