do i need a glass top or is a screen top fine

i HAVE A SCREEN TOP ON MY TEN GALLON ANHD IM AFRAID ITS LETTING OUT TOO MUCH HUMIDITY.

[Arklier]

Yes, you will want to cover at least part of the top with glass. Otherwise your frogs will dry out into prunes unless you have a very humid environment outside the cage.

If its an emergency or your not to concerned with the aesthetic just use some seran wrap. But IMHO you need a top especially if you run AC/Heat.

[fleenor1]

You will need to get yourself a glass top.
At least that is your best bet.
I know some people have used screen tops but, they have used plastic wrap to seal in the moisture. I just think that if you go to a local glass store you can have them cut the glass for you for under $15.00.

On my first viv all I had was a screen top. I had a hard time keeping the humidity high enough for the liking of my frogs. As soon as I put a glass top on it made a whole world of difference. The humidity shop up and my frogs actually came out and would hide.

Hope that helps!

[amphibianfreak]

I actually prefer to use screen tops wrapped in plastic wrap.

[twisner]

I actually prefer to use screen tops wrapped in plastic wrap.

really i think theyre ugly
i like glass or REALLY thick acrylic
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[Arklier]

Originally Posted by twisner

really i think theyre ugly
i like glass or REALLY thick acrylic

You can't set lights on them either.

[amphibianfreak]

You don't need to set lights on them when you have them on racks with 4 ft. shop lights. All it is is personal preferance.

[twisner]

thats true. I focus on aesthetics alot, I like a good clean, simple looking tank and a nice natural look on the outside. But as you said, personal preference.