| When you walk into a room and see a glass aquarium | | | | how easily glass breaks, chips and leaks with age. Its |
| that is not filled with fish your mind assumes that it | | | | the combination of easy maintenance and |
| contains some type of reptile or insect. Aquariums of | | | | affordability that make aquariums readily found in |
| all shapes and sizes with a screen lids have become | | | | homes across the country. |
| extremely popular over the years when it comes to | | | | I have found in my 12 years of experience that |
| reptile husbandry. They are acceptable for reptiles | | | | wooden cages make the safest and most cost |
| but do not make a very suitable home for your | | | | effective enclosures. There is not a better cage |
| beloved pet. In this short article I will cover a few | | | | material on the market that will keep your critter |
| pros and many cons that come into effect when you | | | | warm and cozy. The interior heat will remain inside |
| choose these over a more ideal custom built | | | | your habitat leading to a healthier life for your pet |
| enclosure. | | | | and cheaper electric bills for you. These cages are |
| There are many unpractical things that factor in | | | | water resistant when properly treated making them |
| when using an aquarium. Both cost and availability are | | | | just as usable as aquariums. Clear or screened doors |
| definitely things that make aquariums a common | | | | and vents make it easy to peak in and see what |
| purchase. There really is not a cheaper road to go | | | | your reptile is doing. The durability is unmatched |
| down when it comes to setting up a terrarium for | | | | making a wooden cage something that can last a |
| your pet. You can find a variety of sizes and lids to | | | | lifetime. When finished professionally your terrarium |
| fit them at most pet stores and some super stores. | | | | can be very attractive both inside and out. These |
| Visibility is another quality that makes an aquarium | | | | cages are regularly found on display in many homes, |
| applicable. Being able to see your pet from all angles | | | | offices and businesses. |
| is definitely something that people enjoy. Although it | | | | When it comes to collection pets, please take into |
| is easy to clean glass is a very poor insulator and | | | | consideration everything I have mentioned above. I |
| heat can quickly escape through it. This becomes | | | | have unfortunetly learned these lessons through trial |
| even more of a problem when you a incorporate a | | | | and error and hope that I can keep you from doing |
| commonly used screen lid. Heat rises making it very | | | | the same. Leave the glass aquariums to the fishes |
| hard to keep your habitat warmer than the room its | | | | and the reptile enclosures to the professionals. |
| displayed in. Last but not least please keep in mind | | | | |