Vision Tanks

[KatiesCresteds]

What do you guys think of these? Would this be suitable for a pair of cresties?: http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/vision-cages-and-racks/vision-cages-1/-/v215-vision-cage/

[monster]

as in size?
sense crested's don't have the strict heat requirements that a lot of other reptiles do, there is a wide range of options for tanks. key pointers being ventilation & humidity retention. and (for me) visability. you can go as DIY or fancy as you want with those. i have many garage-sale glass tanks with screens as housing, a few all-screen, and some kirtter keeps. they all get the job done. things to consider before buying/building is if if your house enviorment is dry/damp or cooler/hotter then the gecko's needs. then you'll have to adjust their housing to compensate. anthony's posted size requirements for housing single & multiple geckos on ciliatus.com. 20" high for one adult isn't bad, the same if you turn a 10 gallon on end.

[Liz]

i dont know, i liek them for things liek snakes, but i dont know about cresteds. i think i'd go with something a little different for the money. That reminds me we went to the fish store a few weeks ago and they had a 44g pentagon corner cage, for only $40.00! it came with a top the light.. the only problem is, it's a leaker.

[NYCrestie]

i think i'd go with something a little different for the money. That reminds me we went to the fish store a few weeks ago and they had a 44g pentagon corner cage, for only $40.00! it came with a top the light.. the only problem is, it's a leaker.

well if youre using the tank for cresteds, then i see no problem really

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[NYCrestie]

also, for the price of a vision, id get something else, imo

[Liz]

ok let me rephrase, you CAN you use it for cresteds but for the price i'd get something a bit different.

[NYCrestie]

ok let me rephrase, you CAN you use it for cresteds but for the price i'd get something a bit different.

ok, some confusion
i edited what i said in response to what you said to reflect better what i was commenting on

[Liz]

ahhhhh, got ya now

[KatiesCresteds]

lol ok thanks for the replies. I think I'm probably going to get this: http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/reptariums-reptarium-accessories-and-explorariums/-/38-gallon-basic-reptarium/ for the males (each housed separately), and this for all my girls: http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/reptile-supplies/reptariums-reptarium-accessories-and-explorariums/-/100-gallon-basic-reptarium/. Only thing is I would put something on the sides and back so it would retain humidity better. What would you suggest? I was going to go with plexiglass, but any other better suggestions that is not too expensive?

-Katie-

[NYCrestie]

i will just give my personal opinions with what i would do
i would either get:
1. an exo-terra cage - you can get these for a prett good price at a local show
2. use regular glass aquarium tanks....either tall with a screen lid, or long turned on its side and modified

[KatiesCresteds]

Reptile shows don't come trough TN anymore  and the pet stores sell them for high prices.
I like regular tanks, but everywhere around here they are pretty expensive. With these, I can get 3 38 gal, and 1 100 gal for $161.66 shipped. Here I couldn't get one 38 gal, for that price...or at least a nice one. And considering these are light weight, it's a plus. Here's why...my dad lives in an apt. complex that we begged to let us keep the cresties, and the agreed. HOPEFULLY we won't be living there much longer, and will get a nicer house. When this happens, the light weight reptariums will be a breeze to move. Plus, my sisters and I share the room the geckos are going in, so if we have to rearrange it will be simple. I like the look of the exo-terras, but they are so heavy and expensive. These are really nice if I can fix up the sides, which I might not even have to do.

-Katie-

[NYCrestie]

another option might be to check out reptile depot. they sell tanks that are similar to the exo-terras

i know when i was in memphis it was hot and humid as HELL, but i dont know what the weather is like year round. it might be difficult to keep a decent amount of humidity in those repariums. i dont know how easy it would be to cover the sides with plexi, but it will definately be a project.

good luck with whicheer path you choose

[KatiesCresteds]

My dad's friend can help me with the plexiglass, so no problem there. Hopefully that will help with the humidity. If not, then I have no problem misting more. I just love how inexpensive these are, and I can still make my own project out of it as well! I'll keep you updated on everything once I get them, which will probably be after Christmas.

[monster]

i use the reptariums myself for some of my cresteds, two males in a 38gal and three females in a 65gal. BUT i live in WA along the coast and mist twice a day durring the summer anyway. plexiglass would work to keep humidty up, and will seriously increase the weight of the tank comperable to that of a glass tank. thick plexiglass that dosn't warp easy isn't cheap, and cheap, well, warps. . i'm not sure what you had in mind for stacking, because they don't stack on top of each other easily. i have mine on a 4'x6' metro ($70ish). i have found the cheapest/easyiest thing is to get a glass tank, slap a screen on top, some thumb tabs and turn it up on it's side. if you have folks willing to help you with hanging plexiglas then adding a screen would be a walk in the park. look at garage-sales, thrift stores, craigslist, ebay (local search), free adds in the newspaper. a 10 gallons is just fine for one adult. out of the millions of glass tanks i have, i've never had to purchase a single one from a retial store. i also move like it's going out of style, tanks aren't a pain to move as long as you take the animals out . if you're really concered about the humidity then you could invest in a misting system. the downside to the all screen tanks is that water from misting ends up on the walls and can mold. ick.
i need to post a photo of my houseing one of these days... maybe when it dosn't look like a labritory.

[KatiesCresteds]

The plexi, or whatever I use, was going to be pretty much removable, to make things easier. I have a couple 10 gal. but when I breed, it won't be enough space, and I would like for them to have as much room as possible. I was looking at a fogger, for humidity and aesthetics. Would that help? If I had that would I really need the plexiglass? I was planning on building my own table thing so I can put the female tank on top, and the males underneath. Thanks for the replies!