Build Idea for a growing Population

Sean90 · Jan 21, 2013

Looking for suggestions.

I have an idea of creating a setup similar to a snake rack. Using a storage unit item with a few modifications with lids with mesh and acrylic to create windows.

Found a storage unit in Ikea that I think may be suitable.

methodik · Jan 21, 2013

Hi Sean,

I have one of these for storing food and other stuff for my newts and they dont do well with much weight in them. Also, I heard that permanently keeping newts in plastic containers (at least aquatic ones) might be problematic. I think if you want to build a "storage-style" shelve for many newts, you will have to go with a more costy solution, with custom design.

In dartfrog hobby, they have developed these: http://www.terrarientechnik.de/images/product_images/popup_images/3102_1.jpg for rearing tadpoles, something similar with a more sturdy build might be imaginable for newts as well, I guess.

Greetings
Jakob

Sean90 · Jan 21, 2013

methodik said:
Hi Sean,

I have one of these for storing food and other stuff for my newts and they dont do well with much weight in them. Also, I heard that permanently keeping newts in plastic containers (at least aquatic ones) might be problematic. I think if you want to build a "storage-style" shelve for many newts, you will have to go with a more costy solution, with custom design.

In dartfrog hobby, they have developed these: http://www.terrarientechnik.de/images/product_images/popup_images/3102_1.jpg for rearing tadpoles, something similar with a more sturdy build might be imaginable for newts as well, I guess.

Greetings
Jakob

Hi Jakob

The idea is more for terrestrial species or animals in terrestrial phase. Or for maybe separating individuals. The idea is only for temporary housing until get display tanks sorted.
Weight would be an issue after you adding furnishings and water and such.
Didn't even think of using them for food cultures.
Thanks
Sean

methodik · Jan 22, 2013

I understood as much, anyways. If you will go with this one, you should get another shelve, because the one you posted will hardly allow to smoothly work with it, I would say.

All the best,
Jakob

Sean90 · Jan 22, 2013

Thanks will go back to the drawing board with this idea.
Thanks Sean

GraffLife · Jan 22, 2013

why do you think keep terrestrial newts and salamanders in plastic container can be problematic? I am a little bit worried because i keep Tiger Salamander and Tylototriton Shanjing in plastic tub...

XDragonGrlX · Jan 22, 2013

GraffLife said:
why do you think keep terrestrial newts and salamanders in plastic container can be problematic? I am a little bit worried because i keep Tiger Salamander and Tylototriton Shanjing in plastic tub...

I would like to hear this as well as I've heard of several people keeping newts as well as salamanders in plastic containers

methodik · Jan 23, 2013

Graff,

I would say that concern goes mainly for keeping aquatic species, as plastic contains chemicals which could go into the water.. I myself keep some terrestrial in plastic containers, even some semi aquatic for a while. Still, I guess they should be at least food-safe.

I think there is a topic here somewhere about that issue as well.

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