Exoterra Natural Terrarium question

haleyannette · Nov 24, 2018

Hey guys - I just picked up an exo terra natural terrarium (the one with doors) and I'm wondering if it's fine to put the domes directly onto the mesh cover with this tank? Because on the box, they have a pic with the lights hanging above the tank. Thank you in advance

CooperDragon · Nov 27, 2018

The mesh can handle it but the plastic cross pieces can't. You can cover the plastic with some foil to shield it from the heat. If you don't have other animals in the house you can leave the top off. That's what I do. I have the domes suspended above the tank on adjustable stands either way. That helps to regulate temps by raising/lowering the height of the fixtures.

haleyannette · Nov 28, 2018

CooperDragon":25zkktpl said:
The mesh can handle it but the plastic cross pieces can't. You can cover the plastic with some foil to shield it from the heat. If you don't have other animals in the house you can leave the top off. That's what I do. I have the domes suspended above the tank on adjustable stands either way. That helps to regulate temps by raising/lowering the height of the fixtures.

I see... and yeah, I have 5 cats so that wouldn't go down well. ? but what do you use to suspend the domes? A link would be super helpful. Thanks so much!

CooperDragon · Nov 28, 2018

Yeah unlatching the top is a no go with cats unfortunately. This is the stand I use to hang the dome fixtures from. They're nice to have for travel too. https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Reptile-Lamp-Stand/dp/B000255OUO

kingofnobbys · Nov 28, 2018

If you have cats in the house , you will need a solid timber lid , mesh (even wire mesh) is no obstacle to a determined cat who has lots of time and wants to attack the lizard inside.

BE WARNED.

haleyannette · Nov 28, 2018

kingofnobbys":1zvluwbm said:
If you have cats in the house , you will need a solid timber lid , mesh (even wire mesh) is no obstacle to a determined cat who has lots of time and wants to attack the lizard inside.

BE WARNED.

He is kept separate from the cats but thank you so much!

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