Question about draining

[HeelsFan]

I have ordered the same cage that I have seen several people using online which I believe has a thin flat pvc material floor. Noticed that most people are drilling holes in the center to drain, using the weight of a plant on top to warp the floor and cause the water to gather in the center. Just woundered if anybody has had any structural damage (floor collapsing, etc). Any advice is be appreciated. Dont wanna come home and be suprised by a huge mess

 

[yoza717]

My cages sits on top of wire racks, so the PVC bottom only bows 3/8th of an inch (or however wide the screen frame is). The water drains through the racks into a bucket (for now). I will be installing a gutter or pipe soon so I don't have to empty out 5 buckets.

 

[summoner12]

My cages sits on top of wire racks, so the PVC bottom only bows 3/8th of an inch (or however wide the screen frame is). The water drains through the racks into a bucket (for now). I will be installing a gutter or pipe soon so I don't have to empty out 5 buckets.

I also use wire racks. The PVC will sag till it is resting on the wire shelving. I wouldn't place any rocks in the cage without support. And remember your not using a substrate, so you only need to hold one or two pots worth of dirt and plant.