Best Way to Cover Terrarium Top Screen

[crystalSETH]

Hey Guys,

I was just wandering what is the best way to cover the top screen on my Exo Terra 24x18x18 without using glass or plexi. I will be housing a dart (maybe two?) in this tank.

[arielgasca420]

I crochet little squares to fit the top. some people also use saran wrap

[ToadPaparazzi]

I'd honestly recommend getting pieces of single strength glass cut to fit in the areas on top of the screen. This will allow you to control the humidity. You can buy a sheet of glass at Lowes (they will cut it for free) for a few bucks. Here are glass prices as of a few weeks ago:

[crystalSETH]

Wow I thought it would be more expensive! Thanks! Also, could I house two darts in this size tank, or would that be pushing it?

[ToadPaparazzi]

You could house a few PDFs in a tank that size. Is it 24 high or wide?

[crystalSETH]

It is a 24 high. Just realized I should have gotten a long because darts tend to stay more on the ground. For now I will just keep it at one dart then after I get the hang of caring for it, I will move on to another.

[ToadPaparazzi]

If the footprint is 18x18, you could easily house a pair of d. Tinctorius or a trio of d. Leucomelas. These are great beginner PDFs. If you want a smaller, more terrestrial species, I'd recommend Ranitomeya imitator, Amazonica; very easy frogs to take care of... Just make sure there are no places for them to escape as they are very small frogs. Amazonica tend to be a little shy; although my Iquitos Amazonica are always in plain sight.

-Christian

[crystalSETH]

Thanks so much Christian. You are right, the footprint is 18x18. I was worried I would need a much bigger terrarium sooner than expected.

[nos187]

Glass is definitely the way to go and its super cheap. I tried plexiglass. It warped in less than a month lol

As for the tank size, a pair to a trio would be just fine. Its honestly all about the landscape. They need lots of hides and climbs. Lots of ups and downs. I recommend LOTs of plants. It makes them feel much more secure. Once your tank is built, you could post some pictures so we can all drool =)