Viv lids/screens

[Fredsdad]

Is it advisable to keep a screen or some sort of lid on the viv or can I go without one? Im asking because I am getting the 55 gallon aquarium today that has the lids on it for the lights for the aquarium, but I dont want to use those lids. Im wondering if I can get by without ANYTHING...

 

[drgnfly2265]

I use the 40G breeder tanks and I dont use lids. With how my light set ups are a lid would just get in the way and block out light, but I am still able to maintain the proper temps. Sometimes lids help hold in the heat.

 

[Goonie]

[Moved from General to Enclosures]

 

[Jess]

I've gotten away with out using a lid in the winter, but I had bought a lid for the summer because we have lady bugs, boxelders, and fireflies in MN that sometimes get into the house. I don't want those sneaking in my beardie's cage for obvious reasons!

 

[Sashee]

I have a lid on line cuz it came with it and I feel safer knowing my cat can't jump in Yoshi's viv. She's never tried, but I feel better. LOL

 

[rebeccaw14]

Until recently I did not use a lid at all. I found it much easier because I could take Charm out without having to take anything off (there is no door/opening in my tank. HOWEVER he was not yet full grown, and this week he finally got big enough to escape by climbing on his furniture. I woke up three days ago to find him wandering around the hallway!!! I only have a 40G, and you are probably fine with a 55G... But if you do not use a lid make sure there is ample space between your highest furniture and the top and that your beardie is not big enough to jump out.

 

[FBradshaw]

Lids are usually more of a safety thing or to keep heat in. As long as you don't have any other animals that can get in and no furniture high enough for an escape safety shouldn't be a problem, as far as temps go you'll have to see what happens.