[EntoCraig]

My wife would like to get me some more frog tanks for Christmas.

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I am looking to get four tanks:

Two 18"L x 18"W x 24"H tanks.

AND

Two 18"L x 18"W x 18"H tanks.

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I am finding tanks made in this size by both Exo-Terra and Zoo-Med.

So is one better then the other? Please share your thoughts on these products so I can choose the best product!

Thanks

 

[Frogman8]

Exo in my opinion , the lock is Much better overall seems to be made better

 

[B-NICE]

I set up the same exact thread yesterday. No one responded. I have regular fish tanks. I have'nt came into liking the newer tanks. I prefer ZOO Meds products over Exo terra. I just had alot of bad experiences with exo products.

 

[EntoCraig]

Just found this link and it was VERY helpful:
Zoo med vs. exo terra

 

[dubloco]

Here is another alternative for a Vivarium: http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=3 Company called Glasscages.com

 

[NVfrogger]

I have an 18 x 18 x 24 of each type. I really like the exo terra better, seems like they are better built and flies get out of both of them an equal amount imo. I like having the two opening doors especially with thumbnails.

 

[stkupprnces]

IMO Exo for sure. The two doors are convenient when doing tank maintenance. It also helps keep the frogs in the tank because you can keep one door closed while you are feeding, doing water changes, etc.

 

[stkupprnces]

Sorry about the angry sad face. Must've gotten click happy.

 

[Frank H]

Love my exo's. I want more!

 

[diggenem]

I prefer zoo meds because of they are cheaper and I like the single door and shallower area beneath the front vents. Obstructs the view less. I do agree that the exo's seem to be of better quality but I have had no problems with the Zoo meds.

 

[B-NICE]

Is it easy to get a glass top built for either of those 2 tanks? It looks like the tops need to be clipped in.

 

[EntoCraig]

Thanks everyone. It sounds like I will want the Exo terras for the 24 inchers and ZooMeds for the 18 inchers.

 

[BethInAK]

Is it easy to get a glass top built for either of those 2 tanks? It looks like the tops need to be clipped in.

I think you just silicone glass in.

 

[B-NICE]

I think you just silicone glass in.

I would want a very big tank that opens from the front. I like fish tanks.

 

[BethInAK]

I would want a very big tank that opens from the front. I like fish tanks.

ohhh, I thought when you said "two" that you meant the exo terra and the zoo med but you meant the fish tank type tank. Most people buy vertical conversion kits or make their own.

 

[stkupprnces]

Is it easy to get a glass top built for either of those 2 tanks? It looks like the tops need to be clipped in.

I had my local glass shop cut 4 glass panels to size, with drilled holes for the misters and fogger. However, I didnt silicone them in place. There wasn't a need to. The bulkheads from the mister keep the glass attached to the screen.

I had the panels made of tempered glass. Regular glass is cheaper and your local home depot may cut glass to size. I wished I would have shopped around for pricing because I think I overpaid for the glass.

Also, Dremmel now has a glass cutting accesorry. However, I don't know how easy it is to use. That could be a whole other post.

 

[B-NICE]

I had my local glass shop cut 4 glass panels to size, with drilled holes for the misters and fogger. However, I didnt silicone them in place. There wasn't a need to. The bulkheads from the mister keep the glass attached to the screen.

I had the panels made of tempered glass. Regular glass is cheaper and your local home depot may cut glass to size. I wished I would have shopped around for pricing because I think I overpaid for the glass.

Also, Dremmel now has a glass cutting accesorry. However, I don't know how easy it is to use. That could be a whole other post.

Thanks. One day I want to get a Big exo terra. Im going to a pet store to see if the owner did a build in their big exo yet. I got my 2 pieces of glass for free. I might pay about $20 for a 10, 20L, 20H, or a 29 gallon tank if not free, I'm cool with the owner of the glass shop. How much did you pay for the glass?

 

[stkupprnces]

I dropped about $120 on 4 panels of glass w/holes drilled into them to accomadate misters and a fogger. IMO that was a bit much.

 

[EntoCraig]

I dropped about $120 on 4 panels of glass w/holes drilled into them to accomadate misters and a fogger. IMO that was a bit much.

um yeah, way much. I can get 18" cut for a few bucks plus another few for drilling on each piece...