fenrisswolf
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I've been contemplating setting up a small breeding colony of gargoyles, (No more than 5 pairs, but probably just two or three animals to start with,) and I've been looking into rack system possibilities for them and my other geckos.
The rack in and of itself is not much of an issue, but it would be nice if I could set-up a relatively uniform set of breeding cages for one or two species, as opposed to a mismatched set of re-purposed aquariums.
Fish tanks can be nicely set-up after a bit of work, but I'd rather start with something meant to work as a terrarium, and cut back on time spent modifying things to work the way I want them to.)
I've generally heard good things both here and elsewhere about Exo-terra glass terrariums both in terms of their ease to set-up and their longevity. They can be a little pricey, but apparently you get what you pay for in that respect, and there are lots of pre-made accessories for them to make them "look pretty" without breaking a sweat. (The bank may be another matter.
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In browsing around for available alternatives, I bumped into R-Zilla's "Fresh Air acrylic atriums," and they look interesting, but I've heard next to nothing about them. (The cages, not the brand.)
Does anyone have any experience with them, or anything similar?
How well does the acrylic hold up to daily wear and tear? Is it prone to scratches, warping or discoloration over time, or any other issues? It seems like an interesting alternative to glass, and as long as I'm still in the "look around and ask questions" stage of things, I might as well find out what others have done with them, and how well it has worked out for them.
The rack in and of itself is not much of an issue, but it would be nice if I could set-up a relatively uniform set of breeding cages for one or two species, as opposed to a mismatched set of re-purposed aquariums.
Fish tanks can be nicely set-up after a bit of work, but I'd rather start with something meant to work as a terrarium, and cut back on time spent modifying things to work the way I want them to.)
I've generally heard good things both here and elsewhere about Exo-terra glass terrariums both in terms of their ease to set-up and their longevity. They can be a little pricey, but apparently you get what you pay for in that respect, and there are lots of pre-made accessories for them to make them "look pretty" without breaking a sweat. (The bank may be another matter.
)In browsing around for available alternatives, I bumped into R-Zilla's "Fresh Air acrylic atriums," and they look interesting, but I've heard next to nothing about them. (The cages, not the brand.)
Does anyone have any experience with them, or anything similar?
How well does the acrylic hold up to daily wear and tear? Is it prone to scratches, warping or discoloration over time, or any other issues? It seems like an interesting alternative to glass, and as long as I'm still in the "look around and ask questions" stage of things, I might as well find out what others have done with them, and how well it has worked out for them.