Size does matter

[Zeusmama]

I don't want an aquarium because I don't want to have to remove the top to get to my beardie. Having said that while everything I've read says at least 48" long hab for adult beardie I can't find any terrariums that long unless I want one custom built or build it myself. Help?

 

[Soulwind]

Yes, I've never found front-door type vivs except for the really expensive custom jobs, home-made enclosures, and one other place.

www.glasscages.com sell front-sliding-door vivs in the larger sizes at pretty reasonable prices too.
I've bought 2 of the 48x18x17 tanks from them, and they've got even bigger ones available.

***IF you're in an area that they will deliver to, otherwise I'm sure regular shipping costs would destroy you.***

I'm sure there are other places that sell similar...look for actual aquarium shops, ones that build custom jobs.

 

[suzuki4life]

You don't "need" 4' long. You want square footage. I use 3x2's personally.

We use freedom breeder euro cages.


here is the four foot option if you're really stuck on the 4' idea


http://shop.reptilegeeks.com/704-fb-display-case-large.html

 

[Russell84]

Wooden vivariums are much better than aquariums and terraniums for a bearded dragon setup. They retain the heat much better and they dont get confused by all that glass! Also they offer glass sliding doors at the front.

 

[Buckmaster299]

Not trying to hijack the thread, but where can I find out what size basking bulb to use for my crossfire viv? I"m looking to build one VERY soon and am having a hard time figuring out what wattage bulb to use.

as for the original question, size is important to an extent. most 40gal breeder tanks suffice and they are only 36"x18" i believe. The 4x2x2 are really nice though and like the other person said, wooden enclosures will hold heat better and I think they just look better.