Vision Tanks

[Liz]

you don;t ahve a fishy store that sells used fish aquariums? leakers are cheap.

[cml3.0]

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-

I would really worry about the humidity levels in there. Those are mainly for chameleons that need really good ventilation. I would go for the reptile depot crested gecko cages.
http://www.reptiledepot.com/reptprices.html

[KatiesCresteds]

Those are just kinda expensive. I really like them, just don't make enough money to buy a few, feed everyone, and keep a savings account going. I was trying for something cheap and nice. I'll look around for used tanks, but I'll probably end up with these, and build the case for them. Probably either out of acrylic or plexi, unless I find something better or cheaper.

-Katie-

[cml3.0]

If you have someone that is knowledgeable with plexiglass I would definitely give it a try to build a cage on your own.

[KatiesCresteds]

I do  lol Thanks everyone!

[monster]

well whatever you do, keep us posted. i always like to see new ideas being tried. i will say again though, if your conserned about price, plexiglass ain't cheap. ...especially enough to conver 48" x 16.5". price the idea out before you buy it. good luck!

[jackxc925]

two males in a 38 gal

WHAT?

perhaps I misunderstood you?

[KatiesCresteds]

No! 1 male to 1 38 gal. And when I breed, just add the female. That's all.

[jackxc925]

ohhh... sorry

[firecrested]

I used one of the vision cages a while back for cresteds.  It worked great, held humidity perfectly.  They cant see you when you're walking around the cage unless you're at the front.  The only problem i had with it is it is much more of a pain to clean than an aquarium or sterlite/rubbermade container with the small area above and below the glass.  For snakes, I dont think there's a better cage out there.

[KatiesCresteds]

Just to update, I got a 100 gallon visionarium and a 38 gallon. They have softtrays that you put on the sides/back/bottom to hold humidity/heat/substrate. The 100 doesn't have them for the sides though, so I'm going to rig up some cheap shower curtain. The 38 gallon does. Haven't fully fixed up the 38 gallon, but the 100 has a back softray and a bottom one. I have eco-earth in there with a nice bromliad growing beautifully. Kovu LOVES it and is NEVER stressed in there. He's got lots of hides and stuff. This one WILL be for females, but I figured I'd let him stay in there for a while. I do hate how I have to get in and out of it. I'd like to just have a door. I was debating that maybe in the future taking the screen off, and taking glass/plexi glass/acrylic and gluing/syliconing it to the pipes. Making my own door for it. Just make it into a nice aquarium style cheap tank. What do you guys think? I know it will be a pain, but I might try it out.

[Jeff Godbold]

I keep my Cresteds in pairs in BARRS 12 X 12 X 16. They're only 40 bucks and you don't have to wait on them. Also Doug Barr is great!!!

www.herpcages.com

Jeff Godbold

[KatiesCresteds]

Thanks! I've been eye balling those. I really like them.