I am new to the whole tank buying process and this would be my first purchase, so I need clarification on something. I am trying to understand if this or any of the other Zoo Med (front opening) terrariums are suitable as a permanent home for my RES...
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I have these for my geckos but to be honest its not a tank really for a turtle. I would think you would be better with an aquarium that you can make land/ water . The doors on these will make it hard to do a lot in there and it would only be a 3" water that you could put in.
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It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I... » Read More It should work ok for a 30G tank. I have it on a 27G tank. It's rather weak even with almost no media in the treys. If you have saltwater tank with corals that need some current, this is too week. I know it's rated for much larger tank, but it's grossly overrated. I just got this too:( I'm really regretting it. It's unfortunate, but a powerhead will be needed for me:(Just to be clear, even if you have a fresh water tank, you liken't can't get enough flow to filter the whole tank with this power. Go up a model or 2 and get more power. Other than the lack of power, I do like this unit. I just wish that they have marketed it with the right GPH, and that I have purchased a more powerful one. « Show Less
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Well i know exo terra has lights that go with this unit. Search for the size of your tank for the correct light hood. You can also purchase this tank with the light as a package. I did not purchase a light because I am using this tank for hermit crabs. If you are having trouble finding the light, let me know and i will do a search.
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I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought two to rotate in my Soda machine. Hope this helps some. I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought... » Read More I have no idea what flow rate and capacity of Co2 your needs require or what sort of pressure regulation, etc., is appropriate. These are standard 20 lb tanks with pretty new inspection dates. If a standard Co2 tank is what you need for a planted aquarium, these are nice big ones that are not too big to be obtrusive or too heavy to carry. I would guess they run 50 plus pounds apiece filled, so two are reasonable to carry at one time. One big tank of the same capacity is pretty difficult to move and take in to get filled. The tanks are a good size, good quality and priced well, so I bought two to rotate in my Soda machine. Hope this helps some. « Show Less
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I have two of these tanks, each with a male Betta who loves it. They make perfect Betta habitats. The filter is too strong out of the box though so best thing is turn it to lowest setting and then cut a small slit (or tiny hole) in the rubber tube that runs between the pump and outlet nozzle. Remember, you can always add another pressure vent hole, but can't remove one so experiment. Mine are more like 1/4'" slits. Flow is just right now!
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I would get something that would support the snake at its full size. As a fish and reptile keeper I always get environments that would support the creatures full size. In the long run it might also be cheaper than getting something new every so often.
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The Dollar a Gallon Sale is over on 7-12-14. So you'll have to act fast if'n you wanna snag a deal. Sorry to say that the Zilla Critter Cage is not part of that sale. Besides, Dollar a Gallon sale is for Aquariums and the Critter Cage isn't an Aquarium. The 40 gallon Breeder Aquarium seems like a sweet deal to me.
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Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area.... » Read More Do yourself a favor and throw that piece of junk out now. The light it comes will does not grow anything but the lowest of low light plants (and only directly centered under the light). The filter is too strong a flow and it not warped in foam tends to vibrate and b loud. The plastic the tank is made of will get stress fractures (appears like insane amount of tiny webbing) and you can actually see the tank pow outward if you fill it to within 1/2" of the top. Its not worth it.Also evolve4 does not mean 4 gallons, its barely 3g total but less (around 2.3) in the front swim area. You can't fit much of anything live in there without it being too cramped. « Show Less
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Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your terranium heater into it and it works the same. Hope this helps Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your... » Read More Let me add that because I use this with the "Zoo Med Hygrotherm Humidity and Temperature Controller for Terrariums" I only need to refill it every few days. The problem with the unit when it runs continuously is that it produces way more humidity than is needed. The Hygrotherm will turn it on and off (the electrical cord for your Fogger goes right into the Hygrotherm unit) and it runs in short bursts throughout the day. It is an $80-90 investment, but has made life much simpler. I've had the two together for about 2 years (guessing), and both run fine. You can also plug your terranium heater into it and it works the same. Hope this helps « Show Less
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i bought it for my Bearded dragon.. i know nothing about snakes... Except they are a snake.. the tank i got is 47 inches long, 20 inches high and 20 inches wide.. it is he best tank i think that is available .. it is well made,it is Sturdy, yet it breaks down (if needed, such as a deep cleaning or moving..) in 16 mins or less with one screwdriver.. it will secure your snake from escape and all that.. it has top screen locks, and frony door lock , if you decide to use them.. i cant tell you how Awesome it is., it really is the Best available.. at least in the usa.. i say that because, while i was doisawng months of research, .. i saw one that was of similar value in the UK but they don't deliver to USA.. and i do not think that one was as amazing as this one., .. i can and will answer any of anybody questions about this amazing quality and value of a tank.. i am the only reviewer for this Tank and i take the job Seriously.. lol .. i can post pics, whatever anybody needs.. just ask..
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I have a 29 gallon biocube (not rimless) and this light is perfect. I have plate coral, sps, lots of button polyps, candy coral, and frogspawn. I have had this light for a couple months and they are all thriving! I think it would rest on the rimless tank pretty well as long at the water level isn't too high, but I have never owned one so I'm not sure how close the water would be to the light. Before I bought this I had the HQI metal halide bulb and had to clean the tank walls constantly because of so much algae growth, and I hated the color it put out. Now my tank stays super clean and I have no algae problems at all and I love being able to change the color however I want. Hope this helped! I have a 29 gallon biocube (not rimless) and this light is perfect. I have plate coral, sps, lots of button polyps, candy coral, and frogspawn. I have had this light for a couple months and they are all thriving! I think it would rest on the rimless tank pretty well as long at the water level isn't too high, but I have never owned one so I'm not sure how close the water would be to the light. Before I bought this I had the HQI metal halide bulb and had to clean the tank walls constantly because of so much algae growth, and I hated the color it put out. Now my tank stays super clean and I... » Read More I have a 29 gallon biocube (not rimless) and this light is perfect. I have plate coral, sps, lots of button polyps, candy coral, and frogspawn. I have had this light for a couple months and they are all thriving! I think it would rest on the rimless tank pretty well as long at the water level isn't too high, but I have never owned one so I'm not sure how close the water would be to the light. Before I bought this I had the HQI metal halide bulb and had to clean the tank walls constantly because of so much algae growth, and I hated the color it put out. Now my tank stays super clean and I have no algae problems at all and I love being able to change the color however I want. Hope this helped! « Show Less
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A normal 5, 10 or 20 gal terrarium, yes. Aquarium, no. We've had people sit on the end table, not for any extended period of time, and didn't have any problems. The table is well made, won't rock and the top is one piece wood, not particle board.
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I found this for you online. It seems to answer your questions.http://www.thefernandmossery.com/2009/06/q-and-are-moss-terrariums-rediculously.html
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I don't have fish in my dome terrarium. I have cactus and moss. I used the soil that came with the cactus and they have been growing fine. It is a sturdy dome and maybe you could put fish in it but how would they breathe with the dome lid on? You could try. Wasn't that expensive to try. If it doesn't work with fish you could plant small plants in it. Don' t have to water them.
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Hi have both the playpen and tortoise house. I love them both. I would not recommend this for a leopard gecko. The screen holes are nearly an inch wide and your fella may escape. The bottom is open and he can dig under the sides. Also in the enclosed area the base is not attached and may also be an escape spot. Now if you took the time to replace the screen with a much smaller mesh, attached a board to the bottom and secured the enclosed area it would be fine. Question is-Does all that sound worth the price difference of another cage?
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I would say, yes, but only for one individual. If you have multiple pythons, then you need something larger. This type of terrarium is very nice because you can set up the lights and not have to move them. It will also take the exo terra Monsoon misting system nicely.
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He's it is and its absolutely so amazing! The tank is not enough though so I always have a small water bottle to add in if u need more. I like it better than having to buy their extra water container. The same concept for free!