Spacing between stacked cages

[DragonsInKansas]

I am looking to get shelves to stack a couple of my cages. I've found industrial "garage" shelves at Home Depot where the actual shelf is wood and the rest is metal. How much space should be left between cages so that to much heat doesn't rise to the cage above? Or is there something i should put on the bottom of the shelf to reflect some of the heat? Thanks for the help?

The until is like 7ft tall and the shelves can be placed at any height, so I have lots of options.

 

[jargonchipmunk]

my units don't have ANY space between them. The enclosure above's floor is the enclosure below's ceiling. I've seen a few units like this and most people don't have issue with it. You have to play with the temps just like any other enclosure, but all in all it just takes a little less electricity to heat the top one. Bonus, in my eyes.

 

[DragonsInKansas]

Okay good, I just had visions of roasting the kid on the top. Well that is very good news because then I can stack 3 cages on one rack instead of 2. woo hoo

 

[jargonchipmunk]

I just realised who this was posting. Are you building these before or after you move from Lawrence? I'd love to come check out your nifty shelving setups when you're done.

 

[DragonsInKansas]

After the move, i'm not really building anything since all my dragons already live in glass tanks, i'm just putting them on shelves so that my "dragon" room can also be an office. That many tanks unstacked would take up a whole room! This way it will only take up a wall. I'll be all moved in by the end of the month, so you'll have to come get the tour. Plus i'm getting 2 new leatherbacks tomorrow, super hyped!

 

[jargonchipmunk]

ooh leatherbacks. Looks like Kansas is gettin' fancy! lol *hopefuilly* by the end of the month I'll have my enclosures done. This has taken WAY too long for my liking. (or for General Tso's liking for that matter lol)

 

[zebraflavencs]

James, when you go visiting... Bring the camera ! I want his pictures
Janie

 

[jargonchipmunk]

lol will do.

 

[zebraflavencs]

Good ! >> photo hog
Psst, I left Jamie a message of hope and redemption for you
Janie.

 

[DragonsInKansas]

haha, you've seen my photos, i posted them this morning under introductions and you commented on them

 

[zebraflavencs]

I want to see the New Place ! Oh and those new babies too ! Besides, I just can't get enough !
Janie.

 

[DragonsInKansas]

ohhh got it, that I can help you with. I'm super excited about the new place so i'm sure the lizard room pictures will make it on here. Got a second bedroom just so I could spread my kids out, and I get to use the second closet as a "feeder room" keep all my roaches, crickets and superworms in their own little room. awesome awesome awesome.

 

[zebraflavencs]

Ohhhh ! *squeals* that sound soooo awwessssooooome ! Yes indeedy, pictures are a MUST !
Janie
Got you all excited again didn't I lol

 

[jargonchipmunk]

are you breeding the supers? I had a bit of a "hiccup" with mine and sort of tossed the project. When you start getting a massive surplus (like we all know you will) I can buy some from you instead! lol. I plan on giving them as treats instead of the staple I originally intended now that the Dubias are on their way.

I'll bring the camera anyway lol. I spent too much money on it (the camera) so I like to use it whenever possible.

 

[zebraflavencs]

Photo Op ! Photo Op !
Janie