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ehdee6
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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:
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.
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:
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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Bro Bott
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What’s good? Caulking it?
ehdee6
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Sorry my friend, it posted before I finished replying.
MissSkittles
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I like substrate trays. https://joshsfrogs.com/sp/zoo-med-reptibreeze-substrate-bottom-tray-24x24x2-zmnt13t There are other types out there…just have to look.
Bro Bott
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No it’s ok (I’m not very patient lol)
Bro Bott
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I’ve made a draining hole in the bottom of my enclosure but I’m noticing there is still some standing water. I’ve read that it is bad to have standing water because a chameleon might drink it and it could be contaminated. Does this look like too much standing water and if so, how do I make it drain more efficiently? It is a flat bottom so it seems like it will always have some amount of standing water since it isn’t angled. Thanks!
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ehdee6
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Put the plant (and lay bin) that's on the floor on top of a plant riser, and then put the drainage holes under the plant/bin. The weight of the plant/ bin will create a dip in the floor that the water drains into. Try to position the plant and bin so that the weight draws towards the middle.
Once you fill the lay bin it will create a significant amount of weight to create a drainage system.
The remaining water on the floor should evaporate during the day.
Once you fill the lay bin it will create a significant amount of weight to create a drainage system.
The remaining water on the floor should evaporate during the day.
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ehdee6
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That's an interesting drain plug, most of us just drill a hole and put a plant over it, so there is no lip.
A little water's not bad, but if it never fully dries it can become a bit of a bacterial issue. Especially if a bug gets loose and then makes it's way from the floor to the top of the cage and gets eaten, the cham can get worms in that scenario.
Mine has a pool of water like this after a water, but it drains and dries in the day time.
A little water's not bad, but if it never fully dries it can become a bit of a bacterial issue. Especially if a bug gets loose and then makes it's way from the floor to the top of the cage and gets eaten, the cham can get worms in that scenario.
Mine has a pool of water like this after a water, but it drains and dries in the day time.
Bro Bott
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What kind of silicone do you use? Animal grade or just regular silicone? Bc all we have is regular siliconeThat'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.
View attachment 368645
ehdee6
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Bro Bott
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Oohh ok thanks
