My new DIY (kinda) rack/incubator/python center :D

[nimblykimbly]

what size tubs are you using? Dimensions/quart size?

The clear ones are 28q tubs from Walmart, and the smaller black ones I am not sure, since they came from IKEA, but I would guess around 15q.

As for the IKEA wardrobe, yes it's the Pax line, in black/brown. I'll look up and post the item numbers for both this double wide and the single wide not sure if it's available online or not, but IMHO a road trip to IKEA is always worth it!

[nimblykimbly]

Whoops almost forgot - dimensions of the 28q: 23 1/2 x 16 7/8 x 5 7/8
IKEA tub is called Samla and is: 15 1/2 x 11 x 5 1/2.

The sterilite tubs are a bit of a snug fit, if ones could be found that measured either 5 1/2, 6 3/4, or 8, they would have a very nice fit with little gap.

[Webley]

What is that!? I want one!

[MisterKyte]

I was so confused for a second when I was first looking at this and thinking "Building horizontal seems like it would be a bit inefficient for a rack" then I saw the shelves and got even more concerned. Then I realized that I'm an idiot. WHOOPS.

Anyway, looks fantastic! If this thread had existed before I ordered my AP rack then I may have gone in a different direction. Maybe I'll borrow your design for when I get around to building some hatchling tubs and make it a baby center.

[nimblykimbly]

Here is the tutorial on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/BNrAoiPlmUc

The Pax Wardrobe frame:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/pr...560/#/20214566

The shelves:
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10146653/

Where I get my heat tape and connectors:
http://www.reptilebasics.com/heat-tape

There ya go! Hope that helps!

[3skulls]

How well is it holding heat?

[nimblykimbly]

I was so confused for a second when I was first looking at this and thinking "Building horizontal seems like it would be a bit inefficient for a rack" then I saw the shelves and got even more concerned. Then I realized that I'm an idiot. WHOOPS.

Anyway, looks fantastic! If this thread had existed before I ordered my AP rack then I may have gone in a different direction. Maybe I'll borrow your design for when I get around to building some hatchling tubs and make it a baby center.

LOL thanks! I know, when I got on here (I posted that from my phone, and all the pics were upright....) and saw it, I thought "What the heck??" Now I know I have to rotate all of my pics and make them sideways on my phone, I guess.... haha

[nimblykimbly]

How well is it holding heat?

I just checked their hot spot in the back and it's 92.5, heater is about to shut off, as I just adjusted the temp on my thermostat.

[3skulls]

I'll have to add it up and see if this would be a cheaper option for a hatchling rack

Thanks for posting.

[nimblykimbly]

I'll have to add it up and see if this would be a cheaper option for a hatchling rack

Thanks for posting.

You're welcome, the links to IKEA are above