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question. How do I keep water from going out of the enclosure bottom? Should I caulk the sides? I know I can drill holes in the middle and the water will flow there but not all of it will. Any suggestions, tips, or ideas?
 

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That's good question! Edit sorry this posted before I finished...

There's lots of ideas for water drainage here: (it a bit of a get creative thing 😅)
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/drainage-systems-for-cages-get-creative.102038/

I personally caulk the bottom rim of the cage to avoid bacteria growth, like this:

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It's then recommend to put a drainage tray under the cage to collect access water. I use this one:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...ng-Machine-Drain-Pan-in-White-98244/307638946

I rigged mine up to sit on top of a PVC riser with a dish tray underneath to catch the most of the water. My plants are placed by holes drilled towards the points where the water pools.

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