Do you prefer tubs to glass enclosures

[Jeremie]

Which enclsureeedo you prefer

 

[Whitelightning777]

I always use glass or acryilc. High visibility is one of my main requirements for my collection. Here's my 2 latest cage builds.

 

[Venom1080]

Both are good. I'd rather spend money on spiders. Not pretty cages though.

 

[ShyDragoness]

very good poll options.. I prefer tubs

 

[buzz182]

This kinda depends what is meant by tubs, I have a strong dislike for ugly opaque storage "tubs" but I have some acrylic enclosure some modified lego fish tanks (see pic) critter keepers that all allow me to admire the beauty of my T's. I don't think you can beat a good glass enclosure though.

 

[Whitelightning777]

Here's my most challenging cage build, for a pet store rescue T stirmi no less!!

 

[lostbrane]

I was all about glass at first, but I won't be picking any up unless I'm at an expo (when they're very discounted usually).

I'm slowly growing a preference for acrylic, mainly for the whole DIY aspect. It's fun.

That being said, I've got one in a tub, 3 in glass enclosures, and the rest are in deli cups.

 

[Rob1985]

I prefer tubs or kritter keepers because I'm cheap and lazy. lol

 

[Jeremie]

Here's my most challenging cage build, for a pet store rescue T stirmi no less!!

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Nice work

 

[Whitelightning777]

None of my Ts are super aggressive but many are just awesome to watch. The whole Jack in the box thing where you open an enclosure flying blind isn't good. Besides, if you have to open it up every time you want to watch your spiders, you'll be disappointed. With glass, I can just drift up, read the news on my cellphone and the tarantula doesn't even know I'm there but I can see him or her. It also boils down to safety as well.

 

[viper69]

This poll was executed in the worst fashion.

 

[cecdog]

Glass. I've had both for about a month now, and glass just looks so much better, along with the added benefit of using a heat pad without having to worry about the plastic of the tub being strong enough not to melt.

 

[AnObeseHippo]

Glass. I've had both for about a month now, and glass just looks so much better, along with the added benefit of using a heat pad without having to worry about the plastic of the tub being strong enough not to melt.

If you're worried about the heat mat doing that to your enclosure then I'm worried about what it is doing to the T inside the enclosure

 

[Nightstalker47]

Glass. I've had both for about a month now, and glass just looks so much better, along with the added benefit of using a heat pad without having to worry about the plastic of the tub being strong enough not to melt.

Lose the mat or you'll end up with a fried T.

 

[cecdog]

Oh I've got millipedes with a side-mat, lol I should've clarified mybad.

 

[MintyWood826]

I like plastic enclosures because they're cheap and ventilating is simple and easy.

 

[cold blood]

Tubs offer superior ventilation options. Glass is nice to look at, but IMO tubs offer a better home for the t inside.

Like venom, I would rather spend $ on ts, not enclosures......tubs all day and for me its not close.

 

[beccadarling]

I definitely preference glass or acrylic. While tubs are cheap and convenient, they just don't have the same class that a slick, modern enclosure. I'm already investing time and money into the Ts, might as well invest in some good looking housing for them.

 

[donniedark0]

I always use glass or acryilc. High visibility is one of my main requirements for my collection. Here's my 2 latest cage builds.

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What size tanks are those?

 

[MetalMan2004]

I prefer acrylic. Just have to be careful to not scratch it when cleaning, but they’re super clear and you can add as much ventilation as you want.