tub question

[sgtsnake]

First time post here

I'm about to get a Lavender Retic and bought a 10 gallon tub for him. I'm using a uth with a hydrocarbon thermostat. Now for the question. How many holes would you suggest?

Thanks

[marvelfreak]

Hello and welcome!


I would just put a few at each end and on the side with a couple in the top. I space mine about 3 inches apart. I always put them on the lower haft of the tote. Out side of a couple in the lid i don't put any above haft way up mark. The reason for this is it keeps the hit in but lets the floor stay dry.

[jpsteele80]

Never used a tub but I can tell ya this much, its not going to last long, retics have explosive growth the first year

[millertime89]

Originally Posted by jpsteele80

Never used a tub but I can tell ya this much, its not going to last long, retics have explosive growth the first year

This. I have mine in 41qts for the first 6-8 months usually with a few exceptions then they get bigger cages.

[sgtsnake]

Originally Posted by millertime89

This. I have mine in 41qts for the first 6-8 months usually with a few exceptions then they get bigger cages.

I've had them before so I know the growth rate

For your tubs miller

A) opaque or clear...does it matter
B) how do you secure the lid?

Thanks