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mmarchl23 · 08-06-13, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter4life

They are locking lid terrariums! I keep damp towels over both sides as it keep humidity well

I'm getting a racking system soon hopefully! I'd like to make custom cages but don't have the time now since I'm working

If youd like custom cages build them on nights and weekends. i also have a job and just graduated college annnndddd am taking care of a house and still found time. if you want to make it happen it will!

and as far as the terrarium/aquarium bit... same thing really. structurally and functionally they are no different, just a marketing ploy by pet supply companies.

smy_749 · 08-06-13, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mmarchl23

If youd like custom cages build them on nights and weekends. i also have a job and just graduated college annnndddd am taking care of a house and still found time. if you want to make it happen it will!

and as far as the terrarium/aquarium bit... same thing really. structurally and functionally they are no different, just a marketing ploy by pet supply companies.

They are called aquariums because they are 'aqua' (filled with water) and terrariums because they are terrestrial / terrain etc.

Its not a marketing ploy, its just the english language.

Haven't slept in a while, but you don't want your ball python stuck ontop of the heat mat in his critter cage, he can't thermoregulate. And you want both heat sources on the same side, not mixed all over and in the middle. If your worrid about overheating, just use one, and you need a thermostat for that reason.

mmarchl23 · 08-06-13, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by smy_749

They are called aquariums because they are 'aqua' (filled with water) and terrariums because they are terrestrial / terrain etc.

Its not a marketing ploy, its just the english language.

Right, i miss worded my statement i guess.
My point was they are structurally the same as far as the tank itself goes.

And i do agree with SMY that you need more defined warm and cold sides my setup has the lamp and mat at the same end in a roughly 120 gal custom and maintains a great gradient.