Currently I have 21 tubs with 42 breeder females, feeder weanlings and some others.
I decided I would hold back 60 females to replace the current ones (about to be over the hill), and to completely fill all slots on a new 7 tub rack I'm about to make.
With the new addition of 60+ rats I was having to fill waters sometimes 2x daily and this was getting out of hand.
I really liked reptile basics nipple spring valves but for 28 of them, and supplies that's more than $200.
So I found an alternative on amazon called "20 Pack of Blue Barb Rabbit Nipples for Automated watering" for $40 and 2 packs I did the same for a lot less. There were good reviews and I went with it!
So far the quality is acceptable, definitely not the same as RB, but they DONT leak, and that's all I care about. All parts are replaceable, and the nipple consists of 5 parts. All parts can be repaired quickly if needed without wasting more money.
I already have a R/O system that I use for my family's drinking water, so I put a "T" on that, which goes to the rat water reservoir which has a "1/4" inch float valve which keeps the rats water full at all times. I also have a shut off valve so that I can stop flow, wouldn't want a flood right? Just once every few days I turn the valve on for a few minutes and the reservoir fills up for me!
This is nothing new, everyone does this. I just wanted to share my experience and money saving tip!
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