Ventilation for plastic tubs

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Hey guys, I was just wondering how you provide ventilation for plastic tubs considering that the tops they come with are plastic and cover the whole tub?
 
No you aren't. Kind of a stupid question I guess. I was just wondering if that provided enough ventilation because it seemed like it wouldn't be able to provide as much as a screen top.
 
The lids aren't completely air-tight, so some ventilation does occur. That being said, I typically drill 1/4 inch holes to encourage more active ventilation in the plastic tubs.
 
Some keepers will cut a large rectangle out of the top of the tub and even on the sides and cover them with mesh screening. This provides a great deal of ventilation and keeps the animal within the enclosure.

Example: This is how Jennewt does it
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I hope that helps you out!
 
Also, depending on the height of the enclosure and the type of salamander it houses, I sometimes forgo the lid entirely. The Salamandra and A. mavortium enclosures are usually lidless.
 
Actually, I stopped using the lids shown in the photo that Travis posted. The hot glue used to attach the screen to the plastic kept failing, and the clamps were a pain. I still use the tubs, but I use duct tape to keep a 2-inch rim around the top - no lids.

I've used several methods to ventilate lids. I usually just drill a lot of holes.

Jason, I have heard plenty of accounts of large sals, including full-sized tiger sals, climbing out of full-height tanks. You are taking a risk. I would recommend adding a rim of duct tape, and replacing it periodically.
 
i use stainless steel gauze in my viv tubs, they are about 50mm across, and i silicone them in place, i use 2 per tub, but they can be fitted wherever needed, the mesh is very fine, even keeps mites out.
 

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Jason, I have heard plenty of accounts of large sals, including full-sized tiger sals, climbing out of full-height tanks. You are taking a risk. I would recommend adding a rim of duct tape, and replacing it periodically.
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I've actually designed something similar to the DT rim, using strips of acrylic. Works quite well!

Jason
 
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