Reptile Tanks - APE - Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts

BlakeL · 10-21-2009, 12:25 AM

I have been looking on craigslist and all I can find for this darn 40g breeder is people that are using them for reptiles with locking lids. I have see some 20g long tanks at petsmart in the reptile aisle and they say something like "water submersible". Should I really be worried about what I buy?

Pure_Addiction · 10-21-2009, 02:19 PM

I am not sure what you are asking. Are you looking for a retile tank? Or are you looking for and aquarium?

You can use any tank for a reptile tank they make screen tops to fit any size, and they make sring loaded latches to keep the tops secure.

Eric

BlakeL · 10-21-2009, 02:26 PM

I am looking for an aquarium, but most of what I find on craiglist just says "40g breeder used for snakes" or another reptile. Are most of these not able to be used as an aquarium?

Pure_Addiction · 10-21-2009, 02:55 PM

40 gallon breeder doesn't always refer to reptiles, a 40 would be ok if it's a full rimed tank the actual reptile tanks with the built in screen tops I wouldn't trust. I have one upstairs and the glass is thinner they are only mean to be filled with a couple inches of water.

Eric

darksimon · 03-22-2010, 10:40 PM

40 g breeder are not always used for reptiles or snakes. They can still be used as plant aquariums but it is risky since the glass is a bit thinner compared to regular ones. It can only accommodate a little amount of water. If you want, you can always go for regular sized aquariums.

10-21-2009, 12:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
BlakeL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Longwood,FL Posts: 102	Reptile Tanks I have been looking on craigslist and all I can find for this darn 40g breeder is people that are using them for reptiles with locking lids. I have see some 20g long tanks at petsmart in the reptile aisle and they say something like "water submersible". Should I really be worried about what I buy?

03-22-2010, 10:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
darksimon Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 5	40 g breeder are not always used for reptiles or snakes. They can still be used as plant aquariums but it is risky since the glass is a bit thinner compared to regular ones. It can only accommodate a little amount of water. If you want, you can always go for regular sized aquariums. __________________ Wholesale Planters \| Fiberglass Planters Last edited by darksimon; 03-29-2010 at 12:53 AM.

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10-21-2009, 02:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pure_Addiction Almost Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greencastle Pa Posts: 169	I am not sure what you are asking. Are you looking for a retile tank? Or are you looking for and aquarium? You can use any tank for a reptile tank they make screen tops to fit any size, and they make sring loaded latches to keep the tops secure. Eric

10-21-2009, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlakeL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Longwood,FL Posts: 102	I am looking for an aquarium, but most of what I find on craiglist just says "40g breeder used for snakes" or another reptile. Are most of these not able to be used as an aquarium?

10-21-2009, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pure_Addiction Almost Guru Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Greencastle Pa Posts: 169	40 gallon breeder doesn't always refer to reptiles, a 40 would be ok if it's a full rimed tank the actual reptile tanks with the built in screen tops I wouldn't trust. I have one upstairs and the glass is thinner they are only mean to be filled with a couple inches of water. Eric