Newbie, is this a good Vivarium?...

[RecycledAgain]

For the application that was being discussed mostly. It would be a one time shot for a background not like you can just scrape it off. Scratching is also one of the most common complaints along with discoloration (heat) and warped viewing on the sides. The other complaint is the price. On the same note I agree acrylic has its usefulness especially in the weight dept, I just question the benefit of it in this kind of application.

Dan

Dan

[skinnycartman21]

I see what your saying about the whole background thing. If you weren't putting up a new one it would be scratched to hell!! Lol dis coloration only occurs with cheap or strouted acrylic which is acrylic that has been heated and streched. I don't understand the distorted or warped viewing of the sides but I do get your point. I was wondering what your reasons were just because its easy for me to build a tank and since its not holding large amounts of water I could make it as thin as 3/8" material. But I guess the more I think about it the heating pad on the bottom might be a problem. Good points recycled again. Glass it is!!!
Thank you for your explanations,
Nick

[envirosci]

oh wow, nice. I just bought the same tank.

[Marl0]

Hey guys sorry was out of town, Nick thanks for the offer! but i like my glass tanks :-) I'm still shopping for somethign similar like this just bigger size. And Dan thanks for the input and clarifications.

Favian

[JimO]

That design is good, but better suited for thumbnails and pumilios, which like the vertical space. I agree with the others that the floor space is pushing the limits (on the small side) for a pair of the terrestrial species you mentioned. Petco is having a $1 per gallon sale for tanks from 10 gal to 55 gal starting this Sunday (August 29th). You could get a 29-gal tank and glass lid for around $50 and make an ideal vivarium for a breeding pair of any terrestrial species.

If you have a local Petco, you'd also save on shipping and have enough to buy a decent light fixture.

Just my opinion.

If you don't want to do a traditional aquarium, there is a guy from California who constructs all glass enclosures of a similar design with sliding glass front doors. I saw his stuff in Daytona (Protean tanks) and they are larger and much more affordable. He can make one in any dimensions you want and he carries several standard sizes that are better suited for terrestrial species (more floor space than height). I couldn't find his website, but here is a recent thread on another forum with some pictures: http://geckoforums.net/showthread.php?t=65136

[JoeG]

Didn't that sale happen last month? Or are they doing it again?

Marl0 - If you are looking at the exo's, there is a local guy here in Tampa who I get them from at a good price and gets the larger tanks, too. He does not keep a lot of stock but will order. PM me if you want the name.

[RecycledAgain]

I have also been cuzing Craig's list for Exo's the last 2 years.. I have 6 of the exo's and have yet to pay retail.

Reptile Habitat

This one is for sale in Tampa, as I type..

Dan

[RecycledAgain]

I couldn't agree with you more Jimo, Its a great tank for a pair of pumilios ,, say Cristobal frogletts,, that I will be expecting to hear about from friends just to the north...

I just get uncomfortable suggesting frogs that go for 100$ a piece ( not for friends just to the south) for a first time frog.

Dan

[JoeG]

Originally Posted by RecycledAgain

I have also been cuzing Craig's list for Exo's the last 2 years.. I have 6 of the exo's and have yet to pay retail.

Reptile Habitat

This one is for sale in Tampa, as I type..

Dan

Excellent option for sure, but for like $20 more I get the size I want (18x18x24 for instance). Usually you are looking at $200 for the habitat version at Petsmart, which I think is a waste if you part out the pricing on the content or you can find online shops for around 120 (non habitat), but shipping is like another 50.

I wonder what he had in there for 2 weeks though..poor thing.

[RecycledAgain]

You can get 18x18x24 for $85 Joe?. I usually average 70 to 75 dollars with lights for those used.. we need to talk.

So true on the two weeks ,, I shook my head at that aswell..

Dan