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Feral
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 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:30 am Post subject: Getting a Rack...Hopefully |
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I am looking into purchasing a rack system because well, I do not have the room for another tank once I get those two seperated and do not want to have to move my furniture around more than I have to fit a 100 gallon tank in the living room, so what size tub do you think would be sufficient for my 5ft female? I don;t want he cramped, and also for those whom breed their bps, just out of curiosity what do you put them in for breeding? Like a tank, or a bigger tubbed rack, or do you just slip the male in with the female at her normal sized tub? Just was curious about how that worked out really and I have not read anywhere what people actually place their breeding pairs in.
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deborahbroadus
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:40 am Post subject: Re: Getting a Rack...Hopefully |
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| Feral wrote: | | I am looking into purchasing a rack system because well, I do not have the room for another tank once I get those two seperated and do not want to have to move my furniture around more than I have to fit a 100 gallon tank in the living room, so what size tub do you think would be sufficient for my 5ft female? I don;t want he cramped, and also for those whom breed their bps, just out of curiosity what do you put them in for breeding? Like a tank, or a bigger tubbed rack, or do you just slip the male in with the female at her normal sized tub? Just was curious about how that worked out really and I have not read anywhere what people actually place their breeding pairs in. |
Hi Feral, Welcome to the club!  Most breeders and pet owners that use racks go with the standard The rack that is 17" W x 24" D x 36" H. The unit holds 5 Sterilite boxes that are 32-quart tubs and measure 16.5" W x 23.5" D x 6" H.(I think that's what I have..someone correct me if I am wrong.)
I do have one Boaphile Breeder that is HUGE, but I actually haven't noticed a difference in whether the female becomes gravid from having more room   sooooo, I usually use their 32 quart tubs and just slip the female in with the male or vice versa depending on who's tank needs a cleaning when pairing day comes.
I use the breeder to hold my big males that get pissy if they feel like they want more room (they show it by tipping over water allllll the time; but when I put them in the breeder they stop). 
Personally, I am not too crazy about using the breeding racks for breeding because they use belly heat and with two flexiwatt strips it's a bit difficult to get the temps correct so there is always a possibility that if the female actually lays eggs in there, they can be cooked. For breeding purposes, I prefer the back heated ones.
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Feral
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Wow I missed this, I am talking with a guy whom makes custom pieces right now, we have a meeting to go down to his shop and start working in earnest next week, but do you really think a 32qt will be sufficient for a 5ft bp? I just feel bad for her cause I bought one to place her in it and compared to it she seems monsterous.
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