Screen Cover for New Aquarium?

[Jennifer0148]

Yesterday I got a 40 gallon breeder for my bearded dragon. Of course, it doesn't come with a screen. I love the thinner mesh screen lid that came with the Zilla kit I have now. It seems those only come with the kits, however. Individual screen tops I've seen in stores seem to only be made of thicker, harder metal. I'm putting my T-5 HO Arcadia 12% tube on top, but I want as much UVB as possible to get through. I assume that more gets through the Zilla mesh tops that come with kits than through the thicker screen tops sold individually. What would be the better screen cover to get for my new terrarium? I've seen Zilla's fresh air tops and ExoTerra's screen tops. Which of those two is more breathable and would allow for better air flow and more UVB to get through? Do any of you know where I can get one that is more like the mesh tops that come with Zilla kits?

 

[HKzForDayz]

Yesterday I got a 40 gallon breeder for my bearded dragon. Of course, it doesn't come with a screen. I love the thinner mesh screen lid that came with the Zilla kit I have now. It seems those only come with the kits, however. Individual screen tops I've seen in stores seem to only be made of thicker, harder metal. I'm putting my T-5 HO Arcadia 12% tube on top, but I want as much UVB as possible to get through. I assume that more gets through the Zilla mesh tops that come with kits than through the thicker screen tops sold individually. What would be the better screen cover to get for my new terrarium? I've seen Zilla's fresh air tops and ExoTerra's screen tops. Which of those two is more breathable and would allow for better air flow and more UVB to get through? Do any of you know where I can get one that is more like the mesh tops that come with Zilla kits?

I use the hinged zilla tops , or the reg zilla tops. the reg ones go for 20 bucks on amazon. The holes are pretty big and the wiring is pretty thin. With a t6 fixture and a screen, as long as he can get within about 12 inches he will be fine. be careful going too close to those too tho!

 

[Jennifer0148]

Thanks! I hate that I can't compare them in person. Feeling the screen would be best. Is this the ones you get?

Zilla Reptile Terrarium Covers Fresh Air Screen, 36x18-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QFQ30K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_bAEaxb29PKR5V

 

[HKzForDayz]

Thanks! I hate that I can't compare them in person. Feeling the screen would be best. Is this the ones you get?

Zilla Reptile Terrarium Covers Fresh Air Screen, 36x18-inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QFQ30K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_bAEaxb29PKR5V

Yes, that is the one