[solasis]

Hey. So, I built a terrarium yesterday and had so much fun, I want to do it again. I made space, and this time, I'm going bigger. I'm wondering, what are some good options for terribillis? I see that 36 x 18 x 18 is the minimum, which I have the space for, but the thing is, my stand is 48 inches. So I'd like to use all of the space. I have an empty 75 gallon aquarium, but I hear that can be a pain, and as a beginner, that worries me. Would rather go for the open front, anyways. I could also get a 36 x 18 x 36 tank, but I'm not sure if the extra cash is worth it for the height. Besides that, are there any 48 inch terrariums for sale? I can't seem to find any. There is a 48 inch by reptizoo, but I see no front vents. So, any good 48 inch options? If not, is the 36 x 18 x 36 worth it? Or will they not use the extra height. This is a display tank. Thanks

 

[fishingguy12345]

I could also get a 36 x 18 x 36 tank, but I'm not sure if the extra cash is worth it for the height

It is. Love my 36x18x36" way more than my 36x18x24" tanks.

Terribilis will use EVERY square inch of space they can

 

[solasis]

It is. Love my 36x18x36" way more than my 36x18x24" tanks.

Terribilis will use EVERY square inch of space they can

Thanks! I might go with that then. I hate cheating them out of a 48 inch tank, but that doesn't seem like an option I can find! I see this https://www.amazon.com/REPTIZOO-Lar...mzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5 tank, but with no front ventilation which from my research can be an issue.

 

[Fahad]

I have a 48" x 18" x 36" Reptizoo...think its the PHK28? Front vented. I'm still working on it but believe this one may benefit from mounting an internal circulation fan due to the size and placement of the front vent vs. the volume of the tank, but I'm happy with it.

 

[solasis]

I have a 48" x 18" x 36" Reptizoo...think its the PHK28? Front vented. I'm still working on it but believe this one may benefit from mounting an internal circulation fan due to the size and placement of the front vent vs. the volume of the tank, but I'm happy with it.

Omg! That is perfect. Bad part is, doesn't look like it is sold in the USA. I could only find one website which was Canadian, and doesn't ship to the USA

 

[Fahad]

Omg! That is perfect. Bad part is, doesn't look like it is sold in the USA. I could only find one website which was Canadian, and doesn't ship to the USA

Well, 36" x 18" x 36" is still a good size -- I run four of them for terribilis. And yes, they'll climb anywhere they can.

 

[solasis]

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Well, 36" x 18" x 36" is still a good size -- I run four of them for terribilis. And yes, they'll climb anywhere they can.

Thanks, as long as they'll use it it's worth it for me. I can also go pick that size up locally which is a big plus! So we think a 36 x 18 x 36 is better than a 48 x 18 x 18?

 

[solasis]

And I just want to confirm.. the front ventilation is pretty vital, right? Because I could get the 48 x 18 x 36 with no front ventilation!

 

[JasonE]

And I just want to confirm.. the front ventilation is pretty vital, right? Because I could get the 48 x 18 x 36 with no front ventilation!

Ventilation is even more vital with terribilis compared to other frogs. Do not skip the front vents.

 

[fishingguy12345]

Here's one of mine up at the top of my 36" talk enclosure ... They venture up that far every day.

 

[Fahad]

Thanks, as long as they'll use it it's worth it for me. I can also go pick that size up locally which is a big plus! So we think a 36 x 18 x 36 is better than a 48 x 18 x 18?

Well...it comes down to how the tank is set up. They climb, they like multiple levels and enjoy lurking under overhangs, they roam; to my mind it's almost six of one, a half dozen of the other. Assuming a well-planned set-up in terms of surface area ... I guess you could pretty much do the math and work out what's giving them more.

I usually err on the side of longer tanks but 36" x 18" is a decent footprint. As others have said: ventilation is critical with this species. You need all the vents.

 

[solasis]

Thank you everyone. Sounds like the 36x18x36 is the way to go.

 

[Cordon]

Thank you everyone. Sounds like the 36x18x36 is the way to go.

Im getting a group of terribs as well and settled on the 36x18x36. Seems like we’re all being convinced that it’s the way to go. I’m excited to start working on the build.