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Glass & Acrylic Enclosures

For Bioactive Terrariums & Live Vivariums

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About Our Enclosures:

Backwards-Built Exo Terras Vertically Converted Aquariums Aquarium Based Enclosure Exo Terra 36X18X36 Enclosure

Choosing An Enclosure

Every vivarium build is different because every builder is different. For the most part, we customize commercially available enclosures to suit our needs, since it's typically the best bang for your buck. Off-the-shelf enclosures have durable frames which help prevent damage, are easy to come by, and have manufacturer warranties. Many can be used "as is", while others may require some customization to suit the needs of a specific animal species. Exo Terra and Zoo Med terrariums are our most-used brands thanks to their consistent quality & low overall cost. They are also exponentially more reliable in build quality and delivery speed than some of the newer brands sold on major marketplaces. Every enclosure mentioned on this page is fully supported through our Bioactive Vivarium Kits. We'll run through each of the types we recommend below!

Backwards-Built Exo Terra 36X18X36 Simple Zoo Med 18X18X18 Exo Terra 36X18X24 w/HD Background Kit Backwards-Built Exo Terra 36X18X36

Working With Exo Terra & Zoo Med Enclosures

The two best selling brands of front opening terrariums are great places to start. Our business manufactures small glass inserts to install on the tops of these enclosures, which help to keep humidity & heat inside while still allowing for an appropriate amount of airflow. We recommend glass inserts for all enclosures which require relative humidity levels over 65%. Heating these enclosures (if required) can be done by mounting under-tank heaters to the side of the enclosures, or small heat lamps on top. (Never above a glass insert, please!) More extreme customizations for the Exo Terra models specifically include building the enclosures backwards, with the background mounted onto the doors of the enclosures so they open from the rear. That's a seriously tough job to do while keeping things looking great, and we only recommend it for especially seasoned & confident builders.

Two Vertically Converted 10G Aquariums Budget-Built 20L Aquarium Enclosure Desk-Mounted 55G Terrarium Custom Racks w/Modified Aquariums

Working With Aquarium Enclosures

Aquariums are the cheapest enclosures to purchase at first, but these generally require more customization than other options. Vertical Conversion Kits are a popular method of making these more useful by tipping them on their side & allowing them to be front-opening. We're a fan of vert kits, however they do have major drawbacks when it comes to adding a heat lamp, heat emitter, or UVB bulb. (All of which are incompatible) Leaving an aquarium in it's standard orientation works well too, however a custom top will be required for long-term success. Standard aquarium glass tops can be used in conjunction with screen tops to keep heat, humidity, and the inhabitants inside the enclosure. Unfortunately the purchase of those two (usually necessary) add-ons often makes an aquarium enclosure slightly more expensive than an equally-sized front opening terrarium. At NEHERP, we typically only use aquariums for custom work where a seamless front is required (see desk-mounted photo above), or for Vertical Conversion Kits. Further customization is always possible, if the builder is up for a challenge!

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Section 1: Enclosures For Shipping

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Enclosures For Pickup Only

Exo Terra Terrariums (For Shipping)

High quality front opening enclosures

Exo Terra Terrariums For Shipping
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NEHERP Staff Description:
We've built more Exo Terra Terrarium-based enclosures than any other brand, and we think they strike an awesome balance between good quality & excellent pricing. These are high quality, rugged, sleek looking, and are a perfect choice to create a great looking bioactive terrarium. These are by far our best selling terrarium brand, and are completely supported by all of our best selling Bioactive Vivarium Kits & Vivarium Construction Articles. The lower front window is ideal for the required layers of bioactive substrates, which are necessary for true live vivarium construction. All terrariums shipped from NEHERP carry a money-back guarantee.
Manufacturer Description:
The Exo Terra Glass Terrarium is the ideal reptile or amphibian housing designed by European herpetologists. The front opening doors allow easy access for maintenance and feeding. A specially designed lock will prevent escape and the doors can be opened separately. The full screen top ventilation allows UVB and infrared penetration, and is completely removable for easy access while decorating or cleaning. In the back of the screen cover are 5 closable wire or tube inlets on both sides to install heating products, pumps, environmental sensors, etc. inside the terrarium. The bottom plate of the terrarium is raised to mount a substrate heater to heat a part of the extended ground surface. The foam rock background is included.
8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)
8X8X8 - $44.99/ea

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8X8X8 - PT2599
8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)
8X8X12 - $54.99/ea

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8X8X12 - PT2601
8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)
12X12X12 - $79.99/ea

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12X12X12 - PT2600
8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)
12X12X18 - $89.99/ea

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12X12X18 - PT2602
8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)

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8X8X8 8X8X12 12X12X12
18in + Larger
(CT Pickup Only)
18in + Larger
(Shipping)
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Zilla Acrylic Micro Terrariums

Micro habitats for small creatures & plant-only environments

Zilla Acrylic Terrariums
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NEHERP Staff Description
These acrylic habitats are an interesting take on traditional terrariums. Their ability to be snapped together makes shipping them a cinch, and the high quality acrylic parts look great in person. Each terrarium comes with a molded acrylic base which holds water, which is an absolutely critical feature many other break-down terrariums lack. Each door has a simple locking mechanism. Overall, these are a great choice for those working with invertebrates & plant-only terrariums.
Arboreal Small Arboreal Large
Terrestrial Small Terrestrial Large
$19.99/ea Arboreal Small
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$17.99/ea Arboreal Small
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Arboreal Small - 4in x 4in x 8in
Arboreal Small Arboreal Large
Terrestrial Small Terrestrial Large
$35.99/ea Arboreal Large
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$32.39/ea Arboreal Large
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Arboreal Large - 6in x 8in x 14in
Arboreal Small Arboreal Large
Terrestrial Small Terrestrial Large
$19.99/ea Terrestrial Small
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$17.99/ea Terrestrial Small
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Terrestrial Small - 8in x 4in x 4in
Arboreal Small Arboreal Large
Terrestrial Small Terrestrial Large
$35.99/ea Terrestrial Large
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$32.39/ea Terrestrial Large
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Terrestrial Large - 14in x 6in x 8in
Sizes listed Width (left-to-right) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height (top-to-bottom)

Grow Out Enclosure Kit (Live) - 32oz

A convenient temporary home for a variety of tiny animals

Grow Out Enclosure Kit For Hatchling Geckos Grow Out Enclosure Kit For Reptiles & Amphibians
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Single Grow Out Enclosure Kit shown above left. Hatchling Micro Gecko rack w/multiple kits shown above right.
What's a Grow Out Enclosure? What about Maintenance?
What's a Grow Out Enclosure? What about Maintenance?
The Purpose Of A Grow Out Enclosure

A grow out enclosure (often just called a "growout") is built to temporarily house an animal for one reason or another. When a hatchling makes it's first steps into the world, there can be benefits of housing it individually, rather than in a group of young'uns or with it's parents. The offspring of certain species are so tiny that they can escape through the cracks of many major brand name enclosures, and many of those enclosures are so large that the little ones would have a hard time searching for food. In situations like these, housing the little animal in his or her own growout will make a keeper's job simpler and the animal's life safer. As soon as the animal grows a little and can be housed in a more permanent home, the growout enclosure can be disassembled, cleaned, and re-purposed or simply discarded. (Hide this paragraph)

Plant Lighting For These Enclosures

There are a handful of different solutions for illuminating these enclosures. Our favorite option is Current Satellite LED+, since they are cool enough to be mounted just a couple inches away from the lids while providing excellent PAR specs at that distance. A less expensive & more powerful option is Jump Start T5HO lighting, which runs hotter & requires them to be mounted a little further from the cups. Either lighting option is available in a variety of lengths, so we'd recommend choosing the one which suits your needs best. With 2-cup-deep rows (pictured above), a 24in fixture can illuminate 10 cups, while a 48in fixture can illuminate 20-22. Moss (not included) can be added for an upgraded aesthetic effect, but it's not truly necessary or practically beneficial in these setups. The plants we include with this kit are very easy to grow, and shouldn't be a problem for even the most novice caregiver when the correct type of lighting is used. Please keep in mind that UVB light will not pass through plastic, and although there's a metal mesh lid on each cup (which allows some UVB to pass), we don't feel comfortable recommending these Grow Out Kits for any species which requires UVB light to synthesize Vitamin D3. (Hide this paragraph)

Maintaining Growout Enclosures

These are not complete live vivarium environments, so some upkeep will be necessary. Having said that, these little kits can perform fairly well if Springtails (not included) are added to help fragment the waste of the inhabitant. Some spot cleaning may be necessary for certain species, but these are still fairly low-maintenance compared to most other options. At NEHERP we mist these enclosures 2-3X daily, feed every other day, and perform spot cleaning as needed. (Hide this paragraph)

NEHERP Staff Description:

We've used setups like these to temporarily house a variety of different hatchling species. These are also useful for quarantining small new animal acquisitions. Each kit includes a 32oz FabriKal cup, matching Metal Mesh Lid, small piece of wood decor, substrate, and two live plants. The wood decor is typically Manzanita, hand-cut to fit into a 32oz deli cup. The included substrate is a modified V2 Vivarium Substrate intended to hold a little more moisture for this short-term purpose. Springtails and/or Isopods (not included) will still thrive in this mix, and the growout substrate can later be poured into the animal's permanent home when it's appropriate to help seed it with microfauna. The two live plants we include in every kit are well rooted (equivalent to 2in pots) growers choice varieties. Each type is selected to thrive in a wide range of conditions ranging from 55%-95% relative humidity, and will be specifically labeled with plant species & bare rooted like every other plant we sell. Occasional trimming may be necessary for longer-lived temporary homes, and the plants can also be re-used in the animal's permanent home if desired. To keep maintenance schedules uniform & predictable, we typically include just 2-3 species of plants per order. Kit quantities of 3 and greater will have grouped packaging to keep shipping simple, while maintaining individual plant IDs per package.

1-10 Kits 20+ Kits
$5.49-4.79/ea
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15% Off!
$4.66-4.07/ea

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1-10 Kits 20+ Kits
$4.49-4.19/ea
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7-10% Off!
$4.04-3.90/ea

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Each kit includes: 1 32oz Fabrikal cup, 1 vented metal mesh lid, Substrate, 2 small species-labeled plants, and one small piece of wood decor.
Please review our perishable shipping policy before ordering. Please allow up to 5 business days for the 50qty option to process & ship.
This is a very small enclosure for temporarily housing very small young animals. Please do your research & ensure this is an appropriate choice before buying.
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IMPORTANT:
The following terrariums are available for pickup only at our showroom in Central Connecticut.
Please call ahead to check availability if you plan to pick up immediately after ordering.

Address:
161 Woodford Ave
Unit 58A
Plainville, CT 06062

Hours / Info:
Mon-Fri: 9AM-6PM
Saturday: 11AM-6PM
203-768-3414


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Exo Terra Terrariums (For Pickup)

High quality front opening enclosures

Exo Terra Terrariums For Shipping
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NEHERP Staff Description:
We've built more Exo Terra Terrarium-based enclosures than any other brand, and we think they strike an awesome balance between good quality & excellent pricing. These are high quality, rugged, sleek looking, and are a perfect choice to create a great looking bioactive terrarium. These are by far our best selling terrarium brand, and are completely supported by all of our best selling Bioactive Vivarium Kits & Vivarium Construction Articles. The lower front window is ideal for the required layers of bioactive substrates, which are necessary for true live vivarium construction. All terrariums shipped from NEHERP carry a money-back guarantee.
Manufacturer Description:
The Exo Terra Glass Terrarium is the ideal reptile or amphibian housing designed by European herpetologists. The front opening doors allow easy access for maintenance and feeding. A specially designed lock will prevent escape and the doors can be opened separately. The full screen top ventilation allows UVB and infrared penetration, and is completely removable for easy access while decorating or cleaning. In the back of the screen cover are 5 closable wire or tube inlets on both sides to install heating products, pumps, environmental sensors, etc. inside the terrarium. The bottom plate of the terrarium is raised to mount a substrate heater to heat a part of the extended ground surface. The foam rock background is included.

Availability Update:

Exo Terra discontinued the following terrariums:
8x8x8, 12x12x24, 18x18x36, 24x18x24, 24x18x36, 36x18x24, and the non-paludarium version of 36x18x36

Try Zoo Med's Terrariums as a US-Made alternative!

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Zoo Med Terrariums

Zoo Med's high quality single-door glass terrariums

Zoo Med Naturalistic Terrarium
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NEHERP Staff Description
Zoo Med's terrariums are a pickup only item, due to their packaging preventing reliably safe shipping. We've always been fans of Zoo Med's terrarium design, and love that they are made here in the USA. Zoo Med enclosures feature a stainless steel screen, snap-shut doors, and 6 tubing/power slots for accessories to be added. Their updated designs (2023) offer better locking mechanisms and tighter clearances, too! See our showroom for current availability, or contact us at support@neherpetoculture.com or (203)768-3414 to confirm availability.

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Aquariums

Aquariums From Aqueon, Marineland, and Tetra

Special Order Aquariums For Bioactive Vivariums
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NEHERP Staff Description
We can special order any type of aquarium upon request, and we do our best to be as competitive as possible. The overwhelming majority of aquariums we use & recommend are built by Aqueon, whose quality seems to be industry standard. We've always had good luck with the brand, and their black trim goes well with the type of work we do. These are also the recommended brand for anyone using a NEHERP Vertical Conversion Kit. Aquarium prices fluctuate with the market, so don't hesitate to reach out & request a quote. There's no obligation to purchase, and we're always happy to help. If you are looking for an especially big enclosure, we're happy to offer pallet/forklift service to get it onto any vehicle or trailer you bring. Discounts available to anyone looking to purchase in volume.
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