Fair question Panthro413. Since Norman resides in our living room, it's important to me that his space is aesthetically pleasing and uncluttered at the same time as being practical for his comfort. In his main living space there are branches and plants pretty much throughout, and even if there were room, I'd not want to see a big brown jug that says big/little dripper on it. To hide the less pretty aspects I have built a custom cabinet with space above for lighting and space below to hide his foodstuffs. Above the fluorescent UVB and the large double lamp for heat and regular light takes up most of the available space . But an IV Fluids bag and tubing takes up next to no space...I can hang it against the side wall and string the tubing wherever I feel its of best use to drip, pry open a little hole in the top screen, adjust the drip rate with the roller clamp, and voila, perfect drip! I love it!