can I use glass for my exo terra top?

[martin07]

I have a 36x18x18 and was wondering if I can use a solid piece of glass for the top. I use heat lights so would the heat penetrate? Thanks!!

[TheSnakeGuy]

I have the same cage. I wouldn't use a super heavy 17"x35" piece of glass which would probably stress your tank's structural integrity. Instead you could have some pieces of plexiglass cut at your local Lowe's or Home depot. Have them cut to the size of the spaces between the plastic frame. You could cover 3 of the 4 spaces and leave the 4th for your heat source. It would also allow for adequate air exchange. I think putting glass on top would be a dangerous mistake. That and I wouldn't want to modify such an expensive cage just because.

[martin07]

what light fixtures do u have? I have 8.5 domes n dont want to burn up the plastic on the exo terra top...

[TheSnakeGuy]

I'm actually not using mine. Bought it last year on the black Friday sale and haven't had a use for it yet. Exo Terra makes a lamp that fits in that plastic frame on top. It's only 7" across and made specially for these cages. You can fit 2 of them in each part of the frame if you needed to. This fixture holds up to 150w just like your 8.5". The catch us that this fixture is 29.99$ at PETsMART. It's actually on sale right now for 23.99$. I know because I'm a PETsMART employee.

[martin07]

I cant seem to find it..do u have webpsge of this lamp canopy? Since you know wat ur looking for. Thanks a. ton

[TheSnakeGuy]

Here's a couple links

http://www.petsmart.com/product/inde...AvailInUS%2FNo

http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/light_dome.php

[martin07]

sweetness!! yea too bad they are $24. Closest petsmart is like 45miles away also...I use a 100watt blue daylight and a 100 watt black night light...cheaper would be awesome lol

[Eric Alan]

I know because I'm a PETsMART employee.

Psst... You're a PetSmart employee. Hasn't been PETsMART since 2005.

[TheSnakeGuy]

Yea I know it's not written that way anymore. That's how my phone auto spells it.

[martin07]

do i need to have a waterfall or water movement for a naturalistic terrarium??